Perennials

Paeonia lactiflora 'Laura Dessert'

Laura Dessert peony

Laura Dessert peony. Photo: Staudengärtnerei Forssman / Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0

Fragrant double flowers have pale outer petals around a soft yellow center. A long-lived border perennial with divided green foliage. Choose a sheltered spot; avoid disturbing established clumps.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun to part shade
Mature size: About 30 in. tall × 20–40 in. wide
Water: Moist but well drained
Hardiness: USDA zones 3–8
Bloom: White, blush pink and yellow; early summer.

Sizes & prices

#2$32.99

Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Resistance & tolerances

Drought: Even moisture preferred.
Wet soil: Avoid waterlogging.

Keep in mind: May irritate the skin of dogs and cats; keep pets from handling the plant.

Seasonal interest

Foliage: Deciduous; dies back in winter.
Fragrance: Scented flowers.

Growing & care

Soil: Deep, fertile soil enriched with organic matter.
Maintenance: Remove faded flowers; cut back after foliage dies in fall.
Planting: Set the crown buds 1–2 inches below soil level; water thoroughly after planting.

Sources & photo credits

Royal Horticultural Society

www.brecks.com

Botanical name: Kew Science.

Photo: Staudengärtnerei Forssman / Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0; resized for web without enlargement. · CC BY-SA 2.0

Image notes: Laura Dessert peony. Photo: Staudengärtnerei Forssman / Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0; resized for web without enlargement.

Reviewed September 19, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.