Taiyo Japanese Tree Peony
Paeonia suffruticosa 'Taiyo'
SKU
31684
Huge semi-double flowers create a stunning show on this classic, long-lived shrub. Mature plants display up to 50 lightly fragrant blooms. The ruby-red petals have a silky, ruffled appearance against crisp green foliage. Ideal for foundation planting, mixed border, or woodland setting. Deciduous.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Needs regular watering- weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | pay-OHN-ee-uh suf-roo-tee-KO-sa |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Reaches 4-6 ft. tall, 3-4 ft. wide; smaller in very cold climates. |
| Bloom Time | Late spring to early summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Light Green |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Specimen, Cutting Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Gift Plant |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Needs regular watering- weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Companion Plants | Boxwood (Buxus); Redbud (Cercis); Cranesbill (Geranium); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Sarcococca (Sarcococca) |
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.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 3-8
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