Sir George Staunton tree peony
Paeonia suffruticosa 'Sir George Staunton'
APS Registry
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom color
- Peach - pink,
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Sir George Staunton' tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa 'Sir George Staunton') 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 flowers open in shades of peach and pink. John Standish introduced it in 1855.
Pairs well with Dancing Queen hosta, Green Spice coral bells, Prairie dropseed, and Sedge.