Zi Guan Dian Li tree peony
Paeonia suffruticosa 'Zi Guan Dian Li'
APS Registry
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size2.5 feet tall
- Habit
- Upright
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- A strong reddish-purple
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Zi Guan Dian Li' tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa 'Zi Guan Dian Li') 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 fragrant, double flowers open in late spring and are a strong reddish-purple. Each bloom faces upward and measures about 6.3 inches across. The upright plant has yellow-green foliage.
Pairs well with Rainbow's End hosta, Switchgrass, and Stargazer lily.