Belle d’Orleans tree peony
Paeonia suffruticosa 'Belle dOrleans'
APS Registry
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Belle d’Orleans' tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa 'Belle d’Orleans') 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. The flowers are double. Cut them for bouquets, and let the woody stems stay in the bed through winter.
Pairs well with Tickseed, Sedge, and Blue Star common juniper.