Trojan Tomahawk tree peony
Paeonia suffruticosa 'Trojan Tomahawk'
APS Registry
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Upright
- Bloom color
- Reddish-purple
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Trojan Tomahawk' tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa 'Trojan Tomahawk') is a shrub for borders, perennial beds, and cut flowers. 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 fragrant, single, reddish-purple flowers face upward and reach about 20cm across. Dark purple flares radiate from the center of each bloom. The plant has an upright habit and green foliage.
Pairs well with Krossa Regal hosta, Japanese spirea, and Prairie dropseed.