Nishiki-no-shitone tree peony
Paeonia suffruticosa 'Nishiki-no-shitone'
APS Registry
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom color
- Scarlet or seashell-pink
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Nishiki-no-shitone' tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa 'Nishiki-no-shitone') 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 open in scarlet or seashell-pink. Cut a few stems to bring the color indoors.
Pairs well with Autumn Frost hosta, Greig's tulip, and Prairie dropseed.