Pierre Dessert peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Pierre Dessert'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Pierre Dessert' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Pierre Dessert') 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. Its large, semi-double flowers are dark crimson and open early in the season. The plant grows medium compact. Dessert-Mechin bred it in 1890.
Pairs well with August Moon hosta, Goldsturm black-eyed Susan, and Royal fern.