Picture a shrub that outlives you, your children, and possibly your grandchildren — all while producing dinner-plate flowers in May.
“Red Thread Girl” (Hong Xian Nu) is a rare Chinese tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa) arriving as a 2–3 year old bareroot plant, already bloomed, ready to establish in your garden this fall. Unlike herbaceous peonies that disappear underground each winter, this woody-stemmed beauty keeps its structure year-round, slowly growing to a graceful 5–6 feet tall and wide over decades. Those blossoms reach 8–10 inches across with a light to medium fragrance — substantial enough to stop you mid-step.
Plant in part shade with afternoon protection — full sun will scorch it. Water deeply but infrequently, only when soil is dry 4–6 inches below the surface; wet roots are the primary cause of failure. Feed with composted manure in spring and fall. Hardy in zones 4–9, drought tolerant once established, non-toxic, and thornless.
This is a generational plant. Reserve yours for fall 2026.
🍂 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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