Reine Elizabeth tree peony
Paeonia suffruticosa 'Reine Elizabeth'
APS Registry
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Reine Elizabeth' tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa 'Reine Elizabeth') is a shrub for borders 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 woody stems stay above ground through winter, so you can leave them in place and prune only dead wood. Cut the blooms for indoor bouquets.
Pairs well with Liberty hosta, Ostrich fern, and Grape hyacinth.