Xiān Nǚ Zhào Jìng tree peony
Paeonia suffruticosa 'Xiān Nǚ Zhào Jìng'
APS Registry
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size5 to 7 inches tall
- Habit
- Upright
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Xiān Nǚ Zhào Jìng' tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa 'Xiān Nǚ Zhào Jìng') 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. Fragrant, single flowers face upward in mid to late spring. They measure 5 to 7 inches wide. The light purplish pink petals have dark purplish red flares and lightly frilled edges.
Pairs well with Astilbe, Christmas fern, and Grape hyacinth.