Atroviolacea grandiflora tree peony
Paeonia suffruticosa 'Atroviolacea grandiflora'
APS Registry
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom color
- Violet
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Atroviolacea grandiflora' tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa 'Atroviolacea grandiflora') 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. It bears violet flowers on woody stems that stay above ground through winter. Because it is a shrub, you can place it at the back of a border where it forms a lasting backbone for the bed. Cut the blooms to bring color indoors.
Pairs well with Black chokeberry, Blue fescue, Cinnamon fern, and Carnaval De Nice tulip.