Hiryo tree peony
Paeonia suffruticosa 'Hiryo'
APS Registry
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom color
- Scarlet or crimson
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Hiryo' tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa 'Hiryo') is a shrub for borders 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 scarlet or crimson. Plant it where the bright flowers can stand out in a mixed bed.
Pairs well with Catmint, Queen of Night tulip, and Kentucky bluegrass.