Moutan Peony

Paeonia × suffruticosa

Also known as

Rock's Tree Peony, Peony

Paeonia suffruticosa in japan by Arashiyama (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Full Sun

Moderate watering

Frost Hardy

USDA zone

-12°C

Minimum temperature

Expected size

Height		Spread
2.5m	Max	2m
1.2m	Min	1.2m

Flowering

spring
summer
autumn
winter

More images of Moutan Peony

A Paeonia × suffruticosa plant with a pink flower

A close up of some pink flowers on a Paeonia × suffruticosa plant

A pink flower on a Paeonia × suffruticosa plant

A close up of a pink flower on a Paeonia × suffruticosa plant

A Paeonia × suffruticosa plant with green leaves and pink flowers

Moutan Peony Overview

This species is slow-growing, The foliage is medium to dark green and deeply cut in a bold pattern. The blooms come in a large variety of colours and textures and. They look similar to crinkled crepe paper and have a shiny finish.

How to propagate Moutan Peony

Cuttings

Propagate by seed in autumn (may take up to 3 years to germinate), tuberous species by root cuttings in winter, tree peonies by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer.

Seed

Tubers

Grafting

Grafting in winter.

Division

Perennials may also be propagated by division in autumn or early spring.

Special features of Moutan Peony

Hedge plant

Attractive flowers

Other uses of Moutan Peony

Fragrance, hedging, cutting bed, border, specimen Summer interest.