Paeonia, 'Ruffled Sunset' hybrid tree peony

Notable characteristics: Blend of rose and yellow, a single flower with two or more rows of petals with deeper rose flares. Floriferous, blossoms borne on sturdy stems. 

This cultivar is of particular interest to those who wish to try their hands at hybridizing tree peonies. It will produce both fertile seed as well as pollen. 

Cultivar group, hybridizer and year introduced: P. lutea hybrid, Reath, 1988.

Growth habit and size at maturity (10 years old): Spreading, to 2.5' tall and 3' wide.

Flower form and size: Single blossoms, 5-6". Flowers held above the foliage. 

Flower fragrance: Slight. 

Bloom time: Late Mid-season hybrid tree peony, blooms in our USDA zone 6a garden in the last week of May and first week of June. 

Zone hardiness: Proven in USDA zones 4-9.

Plant size: 1 year old tree peonies have 1 woody stem, with offshoot buds, and a well developed root system. This one may bloom its first spring in the ground, or will wait until the second spring.

When we ship: FALL 2025