Paeonia suffruiticosa 'Red'
Tree Peony
- Multi stemmed, woody shrub with medium green foliage
- Showy, red flowers, Blooms in spring, fragrant
- Branches do not die back like non tree varieties
Border or Bed
Cold Tolerant
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Dried Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Fragrant
Garden
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers deep, fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Tolerates summer heat. Larger plants benefit from some protection from strong winds. Unlike herbaceous peonies the stems do not die back in the winter and should not be cut down. Little pruning is necessary except for removing dead wood or suckers in spring and moderate pruning in fall if the plant becomes leggy. Benefits from some winter protection in the coldest part of its range.
Height: 3-5 ft
Spread: 3-4 ft
Spacing: 3-4 ft
Price Level 1: $39.99~#2
Bloom Color: Red
Zone: 4-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Fragrant
- Garden
- Border or Bed
- Drought Tolerant
- Heat Tolerant
- Mass Planting
- Focal Point
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Fall Color
- Specimen
- Great Foliage
- Dried Flower/ Foliage
- Cold Tolerant
Critter Resistance:
- Rabbit Resistant
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
- Mounding
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained
- Dry Soil
Genus Overview: Paeonia
Common Name: Tree Peony
Deciduous, woody shrub with medium green, deeply divided, oval to lance-shaped leaflets. Large, semi-double to double flowers come in a range of colors including white, pink, purple and yellow blooming in early spring. Great as a specimen, in groups and as a hedge.