Jitsu-getsu-nishiki tree peony
Paeonia suffruticosa 'Jitsu-getsu-nishiki'
APS Registry
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Jitsu-getsu-nishiki' tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa 'Jitsu-getsu-nishiki') is a shrub for borders, cut flowers, and perennial beds. 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 name means Sun and Moon Brocade. Yokohama Nurseries introduced it in 1927. You can cut the blooms and bring them indoors for vases.
Pairs well with Clematis, Ostrich fern, Pink Impression tulip, and Lily.