Something quietly theatrical happens when Stripey Skirts opens each spring — those enormous 6-inch blooms unfurl in layers of creamy white petals brushed with magenta-pink streaks, as though each flower painted itself by hand. This Hong Xian Nu Rockii Tree Peony (Paeonia rockii) is a rare Chinese cultivar prized for its dramatic markings and exceptional cold tolerance.
You’ll receive a dormant bareroot plant, 2–3 years old with 2–3 branches, shipped 10–25 inches tall during fall’s optimal planting window. Give it fertile, well-drained soil with neutral to slightly alkaline pH, partial shade, and moderate, consistent moisture during establishment — never waterlogged, especially in winter. A light layer of mulch protects roots in colder climates. Hardy in USDA zones 4–9, it matures to around 3 feet with reliably stunning spring blooms year after year.
Fall planting lets roots anchor deeply before dormancy, setting the stage for that first unforgettable flush of flowers.
Local pickup available year-round in Bellevue, WA.
🍂 Shipping & planting window
Peonies ship in fall (September–November) when fully dormant and bare root. This is the only window we ship.
Fall planting gives roots a full season to establish in warm soil before winter. Cold stratification triggers strong, healthy spring growth and reliable bloom production. Spring-shipped peonies experience root damage during active growth, transplant shock during their bloom cycle, and often lose an entire growing season.
📍 Local pickup available year-round in Bellevue, WA.
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