Hei Hua Kui tree peony
Paeonia suffruticosa 'Hei Hua Kui'
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall3 to 4 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Maroon-black
Garden uses
Notes
'Hei Hua Kui' tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa 'Hei Hua Kui') is a shrub for hedges. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average moisture. It grows 24 to 36 inches tall and 36 to 48 inches wide. The fragrant maroon-black blooms open in late spring to early summer.
Pairs well with September Charm anemone, Pink Impression tulip, Wild geranium, and Tall fescue.