Plenissima lilacina major tree peony
Paeonia suffruticosa 'Plenissima lilacina major'
APS Registry
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom color
- Lilac or lilac-pink
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Plenissima lilacina major' tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa 'Plenissima lilacina major') 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 blooms are lilac or lilac-pink and stand out in a border. Baumann frères bred it. You can cut the flowers for indoor arrangements.
Pairs well with Halcyon hosta, Lungwort, and Susan magnolia.