Chiyo-nishiki tree peony
Paeonia suffruticosa 'Chiyo-nishiki'
APS Registry
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom color
- Scarlet - crimson, rose-pink shading, white mottling
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Chiyo-nishiki' tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa 'Chiyo-nishiki') 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 scarlet to crimson with rose-pink shading and white mottling. The Chugai Nursery introduced it in 1940.
Pairs well with Elegans hosta, Paris coral bells, and Amur maple.