Monsieur Krelage peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Monsieur Krelage'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Ruby-red
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Monsieur Krelage' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Monsieur Krelage') is a perennial for borders, perennial beds, and cut flowers. 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, ruby-red blooms in early to mid summer. Crousse bred it, and it makes a rich show in the garden or in a vase.
Pairs well with David garden phlox, Sedge, and Star Gazer lily.