Paeonia suffruticosa 'Yagumo'

Tree Peony

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Common Name:

Tree Peony

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

40°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

150 cm

Maximum width:

110 cm

Tree Peony (Paeonia suffruticosa 'Yagumo') - Description

Paeonia suffruticosa 'Yagumo' is a spectacular tree peony with large silky wine-red flowers. The semi-double flowers have layers of petals that surround a bright golden center of stamens. Tree Peonies differ from garden peonies in that they have a woody stem like a shrub. The woody branches do not die back to the ground in the winter and should not be trimmed back or you will remove the buds for the next year's bloom.

Tree Peony (Paeonia suffruticosa 'Yagumo') - Blooming

Large, bright flowers in a range of colors followed by pod-like fruits containing sometimes black or red seeds. Herbaceous Peonies bloom best when they have a sufficient winter chill. Although they can survive intense heat in the summer, the flowers will not last as long if temperatures get too hot.

Tree Peony (Paeonia suffruticosa 'Yagumo') - Growth

Peonies are long lived plants that provide nice cut-flowers and are very suitable to be used as big perennial borders. They can withstand summer heat and winter chill rather successfully. Grows best in full sun or partial shade. Larger species may need support.

Tree Peony (Paeonia suffruticosa 'Yagumo') - Planting

All Peonies do best when planted in the fall. They can be planted as bare-root or from nursery containers.

Tree Peony (Paeonia suffruticosa 'Yagumo') - Pest

Japanese beetle and nematodes. Paeonia is also vulnerible to wilt, tip blight, stem rot, leaf blotch, and ringspot virus.

Tree Peony (Paeonia suffruticosa 'Yagumo') - Interesting facts

All parts of Paeonia can cause stomach upset if consumed.

Tree Peony (Paeonia suffruticosa 'Yagumo') - Soil and irrigation

Grows best in deep, well-draining soil that is kept moist and rich.