PAEONIA suffruticosa black

Commonly known as Japanese tree paeony, Moutan

Tree Paeonies

Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
    Dark green leaves with leaflets deeply cut into pointed lobes.
  • Purple
    Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet
    Dark purple red
  • Height
    2m (6½ft)
  • Spread
    2m (6½ft)
  • Medium shrub
    Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
    Upright sparsely branched shrub
  • Very hardy
    Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
  • Full sun
    Shelter from cold, drying winds
  • Partial shade

PAEONIA suffruticosa black

 
Available Early Spring 2025 - Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
£25.00 each 
Delivery Information Available Early Spring 2025
plant size comparison icon 1 to 1.5 Litre
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  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Brought into Japan in the 17th century
    Pests & Diseases
    Eelworms, swift moth larvae, viruses, peony grey mould, honey fungus
    Place of origin
    China
  • Flower Shape
    Bowl-shaped
    15-30cm (6-12in) across
    Cup-shaped
    15-30cm (6-12in) across
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suitable for a large shrub border
    Cottage garden
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf margin
    Lobed
    		(see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Elliptic
    		(see photos above)
  • Pruning group
    Pruning group 1
    Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
    Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
    When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
  • Seasonal Interest
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Humus-rich.
  • Toxic - Category C
    Harmful if eaten
    People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
    Skin irritant
    People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs and cats
  • Wildlife
    Rabbit Resistant
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Paeonies - Care Guide
2m (6½ft)
 Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
  2m (6½ft)
  

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