Hino-tsukasa tree peony
Paeonia suffruticosa 'Hino-tsukasa'
APS Registry
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom color
- Scarlet
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Hino-tsukasa' tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa 'Hino-tsukasa') 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. Its blooms are a bright scarlet. The name means King of the Scarlets, which suits the color. Cut the flowers to fill a vase indoors.
Pairs well with Annabelle hydrangea, Niobe clematis, Star magnolia, and Garlic chives.