Iro-no-seki tree peony
Paeonia suffruticosa 'Iro-no-seki'
APS Registry
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom color
- Blush pink or deep crimson
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Iro-no-seki' tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa 'Iro-no-seki') 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. The blooms open in blush pink or deep crimson. A Japanese breeder created it, and the name means Barrier of Gay Color.
Pairs well with Greig's tulip, Prairie dropseed, and Tickseed.