Ville de Lyon peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Ville de Lyon'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size6 to 7 inches tall
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Deep pink, silver(y) highlights
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Ville de Lyon' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Ville de Lyon') 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. Deep pink double flowers open in early summer and have silvery highlights. The blooms are fragrant and measure 6 to 7 inches across. Benoît Rivière bred it in 1924.
Pairs well with Hairy aster, Sedge, Grape hyacinth, and Sensitive fern.