Kai-haku-hatsu tree peony
Paeonia suffruticosa 'Kai-haku-hatsu'
APS Registry
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Kai-haku-hatsu' tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa 'Kai-haku-hatsu') 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 cultivar name means Snow-White Hair. Henry & Lee introduced this cultivar in 1926. You can cut the stems for indoor arrangements.
Pairs well with Hardy geranium, Greig's tulip, and Christmas fern.