Pierre Reignoux peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Pierre Reignoux'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Short
- Bloom color
- Crimson - pink, crimson flecks
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Pierre Reignoux' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Pierre Reignoux') 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. The double blooms are crimson-pink with crimson flecks and have a sweet scent. It stays short, so it suits the front of a bed. Auguste Dessert bred it in 1925.
Pairs well with Big Daddy hosta, White Swan coneflower, and Royal fern.