HERBACEOUS, TREE AND INTERSECTIONAL PEONIES

TREE PEONIES

• Woody, deciduous shrub-like trees
• Large, 8-10' fragrant blooms
• Drought and cold hardy in zones 4-9
• Need well-drained soil
• Minimum of 6 hours of sun a day
• Long-lived, some in China are over 400 years old 

HERBACEOUS PEONIES

• Extremely hardy, zones 3-8
• easy to grow; long-lived and carefree
• Blooms usually 5-8" across
• Full sun, well drained soil
• Can be transplanted when in dormancy Fall or early spring

INTERSECTIONAL PEONIES

• Cross between Herbaceous and Tree peony
• Leaves and flowers resemble tree peonies
• Growth habit is similar to herbaceous peonies
• Thrive in zones 4-9
• Same soil and fertilization requirements as other types of peonies
• Cut back to the ground in the fall

Recommended sites for additional information:

• American Peony Society (APS)
• The Gardener's Peony by Martin Page