Gekkeikan tree peony
Paeonia suffruticosa 'Gekkeikan'
APS Registry
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom color
- Lilac-pink
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Gekkeikan' tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa 'Gekkeikan') is a shrub for borders, perennial beds, 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. The flowers are lilac-pink. Pair it with plants of different heights so its blooms stand out in the bed.
Pairs well with Woodland phlox, Wild ginger, and Incrediball hydrangea.