Vicomtesse de Belleval peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Vicomtesse de Belleval'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Compact, medium
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Pink, lilac shading, light pink center
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Vicomtesse de Belleval' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Vicomtesse de Belleval') 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. Guérin bred it in 1852. The fragrant pink blooms have lilac shading and a light pink center. They open in early to mid spring on a compact plant.
Pairs well with Coralbells, Cheerfulness daffodil, and Sensitive fern.