Pomponette peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Pomponette'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Short
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Pink
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Pomponette' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Pomponette') 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. It bears double pink blooms in early summer. Auguste Dessert bred it, and it stays short in habit.
Pairs well with Woodland phlox, Balloon flower, and Sedge.