Pasteur peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Pasteur'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 3 feet tall
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- White, pink shading, cream center
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Pasteur' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Pasteur') 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. The large double flowers have pale pink outer petals and curled, almost white center petals. They are faintly fragrant and bloom freely on stout stems. François-Félix Crousse bred it.
Pairs well with False Solomon's seal, Ostrich fern, and Grape hyacinth.