Odorata Maria tree peony
Paeonia suffruticosa 'Odorata Maria'
APS Registry
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom color
- Light pink, violet flecks, ages to white
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Odorata Maria' tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa 'Odorata Maria') 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 flowers open light pink with violet flecks and age to white. Modeste Guérin introduced it in circa 1851.
Pairs well with Autumn Frost hosta, Greig's tulip, and Sedge.