Souvenir du Général Gallieni peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Souvenir du Général Gallieni'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom color
- Pink
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Souvenir du Général Gallieni' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Souvenir du Général Gallieni') 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 pink blooms that look lovely in a vase. Benoît Rivière bred it in 1917.
Pairs well with Blue Mouse Ears hosta, Stargazer lily, and Little bluestem.