Shima-Nishiki Japanese Tree Peony
Paeonia suffruticosa 'Shima-Nishiki'
Pronunciation: pay-OHN-ee-uh suf-roo-tee-KO-sa
SKU #31683
| Description | Stunning semi-double flowers create a stunning display against crisp green foliage. Mature plants can carry up to 50 exquisite blooms, with the red-purple and white striped petals accented by showy yellow center stamens. This long-lived deciduous shrub is ideal for foundation planting, mixed border, or woodland setting. |
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| Light | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Watering | Needs regular watering- weekly, or more often in extreme heat |
| Blooms | Late spring to early summer |
| Mature Size | Reaches 3-4 ft. tall, 3-4 ft. wide; smaller in very cold climates. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
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| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge |
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| Flower Color | Purple |
| Companion Plants | Boxwood (Buxus); Redbud (Cercis); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Cranesbill (Geranium); Sarcococca (Sarcococca) |
| Care | Provide enriched, well-drained soil with neutral pH. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Once established, water deeply and less frequently. May take 2-3 years to become settled and bloom heavily. Mulch to keep roots cool and conserve moisture. Clip spent flowers. Prune only as needed to shape. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-8
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