Surprise Packet tree peony
Paeonia suffruticosa 'Surprise Packet'
APS Registry
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom color
- Light pink or blush, dark purple flares
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Surprise Packet' tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa 'Surprise Packet') 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 are light pink or blush with dark purple flares. Derek Irvine bred it in 2001.
Pairs well with Elegans hosta, Paris coral bells, and Hicksii yew.