'Hoki' Paeonia x suffruticosa (Tree Peony)

Cultivar Notes -

Hoki

Lipstick red, semi-double blooms make a dramatic statement in the garden. Exotic, uniquely colored, and often fragrant blooms are produced in late spring, about two or three weeks before the garden varieties.

Species Notes -

Paeonia x suffruticosa

Tree peonies differ from garden peonies in that they have woody stems like a shrub. The branches do not die back to the ground in winter as do the herbaceous varieties, and they should not be cut back. Exotic, uniquely colored, and often fragrant blooms are produced in late spring, about two or three weeks before the garden varieties.

There are few plants that can compete with the beauty of a tree peony in full bloom. A mature plant can boast in excess of a hundred exotic blooms, each measuring up to 25cm (10") or more in diameter! These exceptional shrubs are hardy and disease resistant, and will continue to bloom for a lifetime. The exotic flowers of the tree peony are simply breathtaking in borders and make exquisite cut flowers for vases indoors.

Genus Notes -

Paeonia

Peonies are classic garden plants that add a bit of nostalgia and charm to the garden. Their fragrant blooms and lush foliage have made them popular for years, and with the recent resurgence in breeding, they will continue to improve. Peonies are simple to grow and can be utilized in many ways, including mass plantings, specimens, or hedges. By choosing a mixture of early, midseason, and late blooming varieties, you can have blooms for up to 6 weeks.

The Shandong region of China has been cultivating ’Mudan’ (peonies) for over three thousand years!

Culinary note: The petals can be added to salads, or cooked slightly and sweetened for a treat. Peony water was also once considered a delicacy and the blooms can be floated in punches.

Tree Peony ‘Hoki’Paeonia x suffruticosa Unavailable in 2025

Tree Peony ‘Hoki’
Paeonia x suffruticosa
Unavailable in 2025