Zixiamantian tree peony
Paeonia suffruticosa 'Zixiamantian'
APS Registry
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Upright
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Zixiamantian' tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa 'Zixiamantian') is a shrub for borders 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. It blooms in late spring with double red-purple flowers that face upward and have dark purple flares at the center. The flowers are fragrant and measure about 14 cm across. The upright plant needs no support.
Pairs well with Stargazer lily, Susan magnolia, and Wild ginger.