Nishiki-gawa tree peony
Paeonia suffruticosa 'Nishiki-gawa'
APS Registry
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom color
- Rose-pink, purple flares
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Nishiki-gawa' tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa 'Nishiki-gawa') 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 blooms are rose-pink with purple flares. They make a bold show in the garden and look good in a vase.
Pairs well with Abiqua Drinking Gourd hosta, Christmas fern, and Prairie dropseed.