Cœricea purpurea superba tree peony
Paeonia suffruticosa 'Cœricea purpurea superba'
APS Registry
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Cœricea purpurea superba' tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa 'Cœricea purpurea superba') 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. Its woody stems stay in place through winter, so you only need to trim out dead wood. Cut the blooms for bouquets and give the shrub room to grow in the border.
Pairs well with Liberty hosta, Ostrich fern, Grape hyacinth, and Burnet.