Souvenir de Gand tree peony
Paeonia suffruticosa 'Souvenir de Gand'
APS Registry
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom color
- Scarlet, ages to light pink
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Souvenir de Gand' tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa 'Souvenir de Gand') 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 double flowers open scarlet and age to light pink. Goethals bred it.
Pairs well with Earth Angel hosta, Obsidian coral bells, and Sedge.