Alchemist tree peony
Paeonia suffruticosa 'Alchemist'
APS Registry
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom color
- Dark purple
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Alchemist' tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa 'Alchemist') 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. Its blooms are dark purple, so they stand out against pale foliage plants nearby. Kelway bred it. Cut the flowers for a bold indoor vase.
Pairs well with Lady's mantle, Prairie dropseed, and Greig's tulip.