Duchess of Marlborough tree peony
Paeonia suffruticosa 'Duchess of Marlborough'
APS Registry
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 4 feet tall
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Pink, darker undertones, ages to lighter
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Duchess of Marlborough' tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa 'Duchess of Marlborough') is a shrub for borders 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. Pink blooms with darker undertones open in early summer and age to a lighter shade. Kelway bred it, and it grows up to 47 inches tall.
Pairs well with Elegans hosta, Blue star, Anglojap yew, and Stargazer lily.