Guardian of the Monastery tree peony
Paeonia suffruticosa 'Guardian of the Monastery'
APS Registry
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom color
- Cream, lavender shading, dark purple flares
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Guardian of the Monastery' tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa 'Guardian of the Monastery') 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 blooms blend cream, pink, and lavender, with dark purple flares at the center. William H. Gratwick III bred it.
Pairs well with Lenten rose, Toad lily, Carnaval De Nice tulip, and Cinnamon fern.