Atalante tree peony
Paeonia suffruticosa 'Atalante'
APS Registry
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom color
- Dark red
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Atalante' tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa 'Atalante') 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 dark red flowers add deep color to a border and look rich in a vase. John Standish introduced it in 1855. Pick a spot that matches these needs so the shrub can settle in.
Pairs well with Indian grass, Weigela, and Orange lily.