Empereur de Chine tree peony
Paeonia suffruticosa 'Empereur de Chine'
APS Registry
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Empereur de Chine' tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa 'Empereur de Chine') 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. Robert Fortune introduced it in 1855. You can cut the stems for indoor arrangements.
Pairs well with Cheyenne Spirit echinacea, Sedge, and Chokeberry.