Kyokko tree peony
Paeonia suffruticosa 'Kyokko'
APS Registry
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Crimson or dark red
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Kyokko' tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa 'Kyokko') 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. It bears crimson or dark red blooms in early summer. Cut a few stems for a vase and enjoy the deep color indoors.
Pairs well with Iris, Sum and Substance hosta, and Prairie dropseed.