Julius Caesar tree peony
Paeonia suffruticosa 'Julius Caesar'
APS Registry
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom color
- Crimson, scarlet stripes
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Julius Caesar' tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa 'Julius Caesar') 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 blooms are crimson with scarlet stripes. The striped flowers add color to a border and look good in a vase. Kelway bred it.
Pairs well with Hardy geranium, Prairie dropseed, and Grape hyacinth.