Prof. Hong Tao tree peony
Paeonia suffruticosa 'Prof. Hong Tao'
APS Registry
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size7 to 8 inches tall
- Habit
- Upright spreading
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Dark red or maroon, black flares
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Prof. Hong Tao' tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa 'Prof. Hong Tao') 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. Irmtraud Rieck bred it, and it bears fragrant dark red flowers with black flares in mid spring.
Pairs well with Wild geranium, Prairie dropseed, Grape hyacinth, and Sweet pepperbush.