Tsuru-watari tree peony
Paeonia suffruticosa 'Tsuru-watari'
APS Registry
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Tsuru-watari' tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa 'Tsuru-watari') 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. The name means Passage of the Crane in Japanese. A Japanese breeder created it, and Tokio Nursery introduced it.
Pairs well with Weigela, Stargazer lily, and Pincushion flower.