Comtesse d’Arenberg tree peony
Paeonia suffruticosa 'Comtesse dArenberg'
APS Registry
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Comtesse d’Arenberg' tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa 'Comtesse d’Arenberg') 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. Verdier bred it in 1846. You can cut the blooms for bouquets and still enjoy the shrub in the garden. Plant it in a border where you can enjoy its blooms up close.
Pairs well with Rainbow's End hosta, Cinnamon fern, and Carnaval De Nice tulip.