Plant Type

Perennial

 

Height Range

3-6'

 

Flower Color

Red

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

 

Bark Color

Brown

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Tree Peony is a woody deciduous shrub native to China. It has exceptionally large red flowers bloom in mid spring. The flowersa are 6" to 12" in diameter. It is moderately slow growing that reaches 4'-6' in height in a 10 year period. Tree Peony requires well-drained loam soil with a ph range of 6.5 -7. Plant in part sun to allow flowers to bloom for longer periods (up to 2 weeks). In fall, clean up leaves to prevent overwintering of botrytis.