Grande Duchesse Hélène tree peony
Paeonia suffruticosa 'Grande Duchesse Hélène'
APS Registry
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom color
- Deep pink, purple stripes, carmine-red stripes
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Grande Duchesse Hélène' tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa 'Grande Duchesse Hélène') 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 deep pink with purple and carmine-red stripes. They make a bold show in the garden and look lovely in a vase.
Pairs well with Minuteman hosta, Incrediball hydrangea, Blue fescue, and Carnaval De Nice tulip.