Akashi-nohikare tree peony
Paeonia suffruticosa 'Akashi-nohikare'
APS Registry
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Akashi-nohikare' tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa 'Akashi-nohikare') is a shrub for borders, perennial beds, and cut flowers. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun, average moisture, and loamy soil. The name honors Akashi, and Chugai introduced it in 1932. Give it a spot in a border where it has room to grow into a woody shrub. You can cut the blooms and bring them indoors for a vase.
Pairs well with Mountain laurel, Christmas fern, Pink Impression tulip, and Bloodroot.