Michishiba tree peony
Paeonia suffruticosa 'Michishiba'
APS Registry
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom color
- Carmine-pink
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Michishiba' tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa 'Michishiba') is a shrub for borders, perennial beds, and cut flowers. 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. Its carmine-pink flowers add rich color to a bed or a vase. The name refers to an ancient princess. Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd introduced it in 1893.
Pairs well with Liberty hosta, Burnet, Smooth hydrangea, and Blue fescue.