Cancan tree peony
Paeonia suffruticosa 'Cancan'
APS Registry
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 5 feet tall
- Habit
- Tall
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Violet-red or fuchsia / magenta, lighter reverse, black flares, silver(y) edges
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Cancan' tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa 'Cancan') 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 ruffled, twisted violet-red flowers have black flares and a sweet fragrance. They open in early to late spring on a plant that reaches about 59 inches tall. Irmtraud Rieck bred it.
Pairs well with Siberian iris, Queen of Night tulip, and Toad lily.