Negricans tree peony
Paeonia suffruticosa 'Negricans'
APS Registry
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom color
- Maroon, black flares
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Negricans' tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa 'Negricans') 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. The blooms are maroon with black flares, which gives the garden a deep, dramatic color.
Pairs well with Rainbow's End hosta, Ostrich fern, Standing Ovation little bluestem, and Pink Impression tulip.