Picture a century-old shrub covered in dinner-plate blooms — that’s the quiet ambition of Hong Hai Qing Long (Red Ocean Green Dragon), one of the rarest tree peonies (Paeonia suffruticosa) you can grow in the Pacific Northwest.
Unlike herbaceous peonies that disappear each winter, this Chinese heirloom keeps its woody framework year-round, slowly building toward a 5–6 foot presence that will outlive you. Its blush-to-crimson flowers reach 10 inches across and carry a light, honeyed fragrance when they open in May.
Plant in dappled or morning light — afternoon shade is essential. Water deeply but infrequently, only when soil feels dry 4–6 inches below the surface; soggy roots are the main cause of failure. Hardy zones 4–9. Feed with composted manure in spring and fall. Once established, it handles drought and hard winters with ease.
You’ll receive a 2–3 year old bare-root plant, 10–29 inches, already bloomed. Preorder now for fall 2026 delivery.
A rare, long-lived shrub for gardeners who think in decades.
🍂 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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