Victoire de la Marne Peony

Paeonia 'Victoire de la Marne'

Classic garden plants like peonies give the garden a touch of nostalgia and charm. Years of popularity have been fueled by their fragrant blossoms and lush foliage, and with the recent rebirth in breeding, they will only get better. Peonies are easy to grow and can be used in a variety of settings, such as bulk plantings, individual specimens, or hedges. You can extend the length of your flowers by up to 6 weeks by combining early, midseason, and late blooming cultivars.

Plant Type Shrubs
Hardiness Zone 3-8
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Early Spring, Summer
Height2' - 4' (ft)
Spread2' - 4' (ft)
Spacing 36 in
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil PH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Plant of Merit, Showy
Tolerance Deer, Rabbit
Attracts Butterflies, Pollinators
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers
Victoire de la Marne Peony | Paeonia 'Victoire de la Marne' || Classic garden plants like peonies give the garden a touch of nostalgia and charm. Years of popularity have been fueled by their fragrant blossoms and lush foliage, and with the recent rebirth in breeding, they will only get better. Peonies are easy to grow and can be used in a variety of settings, such as bulk plantings, individual specimens, or hedges. You can extend the length of your flowers by up to 6 weeks by combining early, midseason, and late blooming cultivars.
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Early Spring, Summer, Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Plant of Merit, Showy, Deer Tolerant, Rabbit Tolerant, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers
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