Mandarin tree peony
Paeonia suffruticosa 'Mandarin'
APS Registry
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom color
- Pink, lilac veining, ages to white
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Mandarin' tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa 'Mandarin') 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 pink blooms have lilac veining and age to white. Edward Auten, Jr bred it.
Pairs well with Pink Impression tulip, Ostrich fern, and Damask rose.