Kagura-jishi tree peony
Paeonia suffruticosa 'Kagura-jishi'
APS Registry
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom color
- Salmon-pink or crimson
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Kagura-jishi' tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa 'Kagura-jishi') 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 salmon-pink or crimson shades. They bring rich color to a border and look lovely in a vase. The name means Sacred Lion Dance.
Pairs well with Praying Hands hosta, Magnus coneflower, and Blue grama.