Royal Carriage tree peony
Paeonia suffruticosa 'Royal Carriage'
APS Registry
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom color
- Light purple or lilac-pink
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Royal Carriage' tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa 'Royal Carriage') 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 ruffled petals open bright light purple with a lilac-pink tint. Derek Irvine bred it in 2001.
Pairs well with Moonshine yarrow, Blue fescue, Carnaval De Nice tulip, and Hinoki cypress.