Empereur de Russie tree peony
Paeonia suffruticosa 'Empereur de Russie'
APS Registry
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom color
- Carmine-red
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Empereur de Russie' tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa 'Empereur de Russie') 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 flowers are a rich carmine-red. They make a bold show in the garden and look good in a vase.
Pairs well with Queen of Night tulip, The President clematis, and Blue fescue.