Comtesse Hugo tree peony
Paeonia suffruticosa 'Comtesse Hugo'
APS Registry
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom color
- Lilac-pink, darker undertones
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Comtesse Hugo' tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa 'Comtesse Hugo') 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 are lilac-pink with darker undertones. They make a soft show in the garden and look nice in a vase.
Pairs well with Fire Island hosta, Ostrich fern, and Black Parrot tulip.