Petite Renée peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Petite Renée'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Spreading
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Carmine-pink, pink center
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Petite Renée' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Petite Renée') 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. Auguste Dessert bred it in 1899. The large pink flowers are fragrant and have a Japanese form. The plant is medium size and spreads.
Pairs well with Sweet William, Rose, Foxtail barley, and Carlton daffodil.