Purple Queen tree peony
Paeonia suffruticosa 'Purple Queen'
APS Registry
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 2.5 feet tall
- Bloom color
- Scarlet, purple shading
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Purple Queen' tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa 'Purple Queen') 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 double purple flowers measure 10 inches across and have a golden center. Strong stems carry the blooms well above the foliage. Louis Smirnow bred it.
Pairs well with Cat mint, Carnaval De Nice tulip, Cinnamon fern, and Blue Arrow Rocky mountain juniper.