Hopeful tree peony
Paeonia suffruticosa 'Hopeful'
APS Registry
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom color
- Light purple, darker flares
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Hopeful' tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa 'Hopeful') 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. The blooms are light purple with darker flares that deepen toward the center. Derek Irvine bred it in 2001.
Pairs well with Cardinal flower, Cinnamon fern, Carnaval De Nice tulip, and Polish Spirit clematis.