Kara-ori tree peony

Paeonia suffruticosa 'Kara-ori'

ShrubPaeoniaceae

APS Registry

Kara-ori tree peony
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Soil types
Loam

Garden uses

BorderCut flowerPerennial bed

Notes

'Kara-ori' tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa 'Kara-ori') 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 source lists the names Chinese Fabrics and Chinese Weave for this peony. Its woody stems stay above ground through winter, so skip the hard cutback you give herbaceous peonies.

Pairs well with Lenten rose, Greig's tulip, and Sedge.