Gioku-sho-dsurin tree peony
Paeonia suffruticosa 'Gioku-sho-dsurin'
APS Registry
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Gioku-sho-dsurin' tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa 'Gioku-sho-dsurin') 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. It belongs to the peony family, Paeoniaceae. Plant it in a border where its woody stems have room to grow year after year. You can cut the blooms for bouquets and enjoy them indoors.
Pairs well with Francee hosta, Japanese spirea, and Switchgrass.