Cecil Rhodes tree peony
Paeonia suffruticosa 'Cecil Rhodes'
APS Registry
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom color
- Cerise or crimson, darker center
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Cecil Rhodes' tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa 'Cecil Rhodes') 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. The blooms are cerise or crimson with a darker center. Kelway bred it.
Pairs well with Astilbe, Greig's tulip, and Prairie dropseed.