Purple Emperor tree peony
Paeonia suffruticosa 'Purple Emperor'
APS Registry
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom color
- Purple or fuchsia / magenta
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Purple Emperor' tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa 'Purple Emperor') 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. Derek Irvine bred it, and it bears bright purple, ruffled petals. Cut a few blooms for a vase.
Pairs well with Annabelle hydrangea, Ostrich fern, Grape hyacinth, and Solomon's seal.