Lord of Spring tree peony

Paeonia suffruticosa 'Lord of Spring'

ShrubPaeoniaceae

APS Registry

Lord of Spring tree peony
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 2.5 feet tall
Bloom color
Rose-pink
Soil types
Loam

Garden uses

BorderCut flowerPerennial bed

Notes

'Lord of Spring' tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa 'Lord of Spring') 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 generous single rose-pink flowers on plants that reach about 30 inches tall. William Henry Krekler bred it.

Pairs well with Bobo hydrangea, Switchgrass, and Stargazer lily.