Paeonia lactiflora 'Reine Hortense' (Peony)

Paeonia lactiflora ‘Reine Hortense’
(Peony — Calot, 1857)

An elegant heirloom dating back to 1857, ‘Reine Hortense’ delights with full, double blooms of rose-pink, their crisp, fluffy petals silvered at the tips and occasionally brushed with crimson at the center. Strong stems and lush foliage make this classic variety as garden-worthy today as it was more than a century ago.

Bloom: Double, rose-pink with silvered tips and crimson flecks
Fragrance: Lightly fragrant
Season: Midseason
Height: 48" (4')
Zones: 3–9
Light: Full sun to part sun

Historic 19th-century heirloom
Excellent for cutting and traditional borders