Chiyo-kagura tree peony
Paeonia suffruticosa 'Chiyo-kagura'
APS Registry
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom color
- Deep purple-crimson
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Chiyo-kagura' tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa 'Chiyo-kagura') 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 blooms open in a deep purple-crimson. Cut stems make a rich color accent in indoor arrangements.
Pairs well with Elegans hosta, Obsidian coral bells, and The President clematis.