Shimadaijin Tree Peony

Shimadaijin Tree Peony

Considered one of the best tree peonies, its majestic, semidouble reddish-purple flowers are goblet shaped with silky petals and measure 8" across. Golden stamens provide dramatic contrast. Leaves are deeply cut into large, pointed lobes. Pleasantly fragrant.

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  • Light

    Full Sun, Partial Shade
  • Size

    Premium Grafted
  • Zone

    4-9
  • Bloom Time

    Early flowering (early mid spring)
  • Height

    36 - 84 inches
  • Soil Requirement

    Well-drained, humus enriched.
  • Deer Resistant

  • Attract Bees

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  • Botanical NamePaeonia suffruticosa 'Shimadaijin'
  • FormRoot Division
  • Hardiness Zone4-9
  • Flowering TimeEarly flowering (early mid spring)
  • Light RequirementsFull Sun, Partial Shade
  • Flower ColorReddish purple.
  • Flower FormLarge, semi-double flowers, 8" across.
  • Foliage TypeMedium green foliage is deeply divided into oval to lance-shaped leaflets. Foliage remains attractive throughout the growing season. No fall color.
  • Growth RateMedium. This is a vigorous tree peony.
  • Height/Habit36 - 84 inches
  • Spread36 - 48 inches
  • Spacing36 - 48 inches
  • Planting InstructionsDig a planting hole 12" wide and deep, incorporating some garden compost and fertilizer. Plant this grafted bareroot tree peonies deeply. The graft union should be 3 to 4" below the soil. This will encourage the tree peony to make fresh roots and basal shoots. Do not overwater newly planted tree peonies. This is the biggest cause of failure.
  • Soil RequirementsWell-drained, humus enriched.
  • Will TolerateAcidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil
  • PruningTree peonies require no or minimal pruning. If needed cut back just above new growth in summer or in fall. Removal of the oldest stems down to the base in the fall after leaf-fall encourages bushier growth, but this is normally not necessary the first 7-10 years.

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