René Potard peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'René Potard'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Medium
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Cherry-red or cerise
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'René Potard' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'René Potard') 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. The fragrant blooms are cherry-red or cerise and open from mid to late spring into early summer. Bichet bred it in 1882.
Pairs well with Spotted beebalm, Kentucky bluegrass, and Queen of Night tulip.