Two tree peonies arrive at your door like a promise — one dark pink, one light — and if you give them a good home, they’ll still be blooming when your grandchildren are gardening.
Tree peonies are a different creature than the soft-stemmed herbaceous peonies most gardeners know. These woody shrubs from China hold their structure year-round, growing slowly to 6–8 feet tall and 5 feet wide over many years. Their flowers are extraordinary: lightly fragrant, 7–9 inches across, opening in April through May in shades that stop you mid-stride.
You’ll receive two 2–3 year old bareroot plants, already bloomed, currently 10–29 inches tall. Plant them where they get morning sun and afternoon shade — full sun will scorch the foliage. Hardy in zones 4–9, tolerating temperatures from -45°F to 113°F. Water deeply but infrequently; soggy roots are their main vulnerability. Keep them clear of sprinkler systems. Fertilize with composted manure in spring and fall, and plant with the graft union at least 4 inches below soil level.
These are generational plants. Treat them well once, and they’ll outlast almost everything else in your garden.
30-plant package: $1,650 ($55 per plant). Shipping included. Ships directly from the grower farm in China. The single-plant option is currently out of stock.
