Berenice tree peony
Paeonia suffruticosa 'Berenice'
APS Registry
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom color
- Violet-red or crimson
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Berenice' tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa 'Berenice') is a shrub for borders 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. The double blooms are violet-red or crimson. John Standish and Standish & Noble introduced it in 1855.
Pairs well with Moonshine yarrow, Ostrich fern, and Pink Impression tulip.