Monsieur Galland peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Monsieur Galland'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Fuchsia / magenta, pink shading
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Monsieur Galland' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Monsieur Galland') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, and perennial beds. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun, average moisture, and loamy soil. It bears double, rosy magenta blooms with pink shading in early summer. Jacques Calot bred it in 1875.
Pairs well with David garden phlox, Sedge, and Star Gazer lily.