Akebono tree peony
Paeonia suffruticosa 'Akebono'
APS Registry
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom color
- Light pink
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Akebono' tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa 'Akebono') is a shrub for borders, cut flowers, and perennial beds. 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. Its flowers are light pink. You can cut the stems to bring that soft color indoors. In the border, it pairs well with plants that have bolder leaves and different shapes.
Pairs well with Abiqua Drinking Gourd hosta, Ostrich fern, Pink Impression tulip, and Polish Spirit clematis.