Peony 'Chiffon Parfait'

Paeonia lactiflora 'Chiffon Parfait' is a late-flowering herbaceous peony with fragrant, soft salmon-pink double blooms. Its rounded flowers are carried on strong stems above a leafy clump. [American Peony Society]() records the cultivar as a late-season lactiflora selection; the [RHS profile]() describes pale salmon flowers and a mature height and spread of 0.5–1 m. ## Flowers and habit The American Peony Society lists the cultivar at about 36 inches tall and describes it as reliable, fragrant, and strongly stemmed. The RHS characterizes it as bushy and clump-forming, with flowers in early summer. The RHS listing identifies the botanical species as *Paeonia lactiflora*. ## Growing conditions Choose a sunny or lightly shaded position with fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil. Peonies can resent deep planting and standing water; the [RHS growing guide]() explains planting depth and care for herbaceous peonies. ## Maintenance Water during establishment and prolonged dry weather, while avoiding waterlogged soil. In autumn, cut herbaceous stems back to ground level after the foliage has died down, following the [RHS profile]().