Purpurea tree peony
Paeonia suffruticosa 'Purpurea'
APS Registry
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom color
- Purple, brown shading
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Purpurea' tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa 'Purpurea') 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 blooms are purple with brown shading. John Standish and Standish & Noble introduced it in 1855.
Pairs well with Cat mint, Greig's tulip, Prairie dropseed, and Annabelle hydrangea.