Tree Peony 'Hanakisoi'

Scientific Name: Paeonia suffruticosa 'Hanakisoi'

Common Name: Tree Peony

Hardiness Zone: 4-8

Hardiness Degree: -34°C (-30°F)

Blooming Season: Late spring to early summer (typically May to June)

Plant Habit: Upright, multi-stemmed deciduous woody shrub

Characteristics: Features massive 8-inch semi-double to double pink-rose flowers with ruffled petals and a golden center; unlike herbaceous peonies, it develops permanent woody stems that do not die back to the ground in winter; deer and rabbit resistant

Water: Average water needs; prefers evenly moist, well-drained soil; avoid standing water and do not overwater

Fertilize: Feed once a year in early spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer or a top-dressing of compost

Spacing: 4-5 feet (120-150 cm) apart to allow for mature spread and air circulation

Height: 3-5 feet (90-150 cm)

Width: 3-6 feet (90-180 cm)

Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade; protection from hot afternoon sun is ideal to prolong the life of the blooms