Edward VII tree peony
Paeonia suffruticosa 'Edward VII'
APS Registry
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 2.5 feet tall
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Carmine-red or crimson, yellow center
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Edward VII' tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa 'Edward VII') 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. Carmine-red or crimson blooms with a yellow center open in early summer. Kelway bred it, and it stays under about 31 inches tall.
Pairs well with Cat mint, Star magnolia, and Blue grama.