Paeonia 'Madame Calot' is a distinguished heirloom Chinese peony cultivar introduced in 1856 by French breeder Miellez. This timeless beauty showcases large, fully double blooms with delicate light pink petals that feature creamy edges and subtle crimson flecks toward the center. Standing approximately 36 inches tall, this fragrant peony makes an exceptional addition to both landscape designs and premium cut flower arrangements.
A Historic Beauty with Modern Appeal
The 'Madame Calot' peony offers numerous benefits that have made it a cherished garden staple for over 165 years:
- Produces abundant, richly fragrant blooms that enhance any garden space
- Features sturdy stems that support the substantial double flowers without bending
- Displays glossy green foliage that remains attractive throughout the growing season
- Demonstrates excellent longevity, with established plants living for decades
- Offers exceptional value as both a landscape specimen and cut flower
- Provides deer resistance, making it ideal for problematic garden areas
- Requires minimal maintenance once established, perfect for busy landscape professionals
This versatile peony combines old-world charm with practical performance, making it an excellent choice for diverse commercial and residential landscape applications.
Planting and Growing Information
Plant 'Madame Calot' in fall or early spring, positioning the dormant buds (eyes) no deeper than 1 inch below soil level in well-drained, fertile soil. This adaptable peony thrives in USDA zones 3-8 in full sun to partial shade locations. Blooming in late spring to early summer, it reaches full maturity in 3-4 years. While slow to establish, proper planting ensures decades of reliable flowering. Water regularly during establishment and provide support for the heavy blooms if needed.
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EAN code79240103
- CatalogWholesale Growers
- Singular UnitBare Root
- Bloom Height32" / 80 cm
- Light RequirementsPartial Shade, Sun
- Bloom TimeBlooms early mid season
- Size3/5
- Packaged in60
- Zone3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
- UsesCut Flower, Deer Resistant
- Shipping Time FrameSpring






