Pompon Chamois peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Pompon Chamois'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Medium
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Yellow, pink blending
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Pompon Chamois' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Pompon Chamois') is a perennial for borders 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 globular blooms mix yellow and pink and open in early summer. The flowers are fragrant. Philippe-Victor Verdier bred it in 1860.
Pairs well with Balloon flower, Woodland phlox, and Sedge.