Cardinal Vaughan tree peony
Paeonia suffruticosa 'Cardinal Vaughan'
APS Registry
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 5 feet tall
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Purple
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Cardinal Vaughan' tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa 'Cardinal Vaughan') 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. Purple blooms open in early summer. Kelway bred it. It can reach about 59 inches tall.
Pairs well with Clematis, Stargazer lily, and Anglojap yew.