'Madame Emile Debatane' Peony

Paeonia 'Madame Emile Debatane' is a hardy deciduous perennial offering mid to late spring interest. The plant sets large, decidedly romantic, rose-shaped, salmon pink double blooms. Borne on long, erect stems, the showy, frilly and fragrant flowers attract butterflies and make magnificent cut bouquets with a long vase life.

Typical of Paeonia, commonly called peony, 'Madame Emile Debatane' is a long-lived, clump-forming, herbaceous plant. It has a rounded, mounded habit of glossy, dark green foliage and fast growth rate. This peony makes a beautiful specimen but is shown to best effect when grouped or massed in mixed beds and borders. It's a lovely back drop for spring bulbs and a good companion plant for hydrangea, philadelphus, campanula, echinacea, and phlox.

Paeonia 'Madame Emile Debatane' prefers full sun and rich, fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soil, sheltered from strong winds. The plant tolerates some light afternoon shade, especially in hot summer climates, and should be watered regularly, more often in extreme heat. The plant tolerates road salt and is deer and rabbit resistant.