How Do You Plant Japanese Tree Peonies?
Japanese tree peonies (Paeonia suffruticosa) grow to the height of 4 to 6 feet. The hardy perennial needs exposure to cold in order to flower properly. The plant thrives in USDA winter hardiness zones 2 to 8. Japanese tree peonies offer a gardener spring flowers and lush summer foliage. Instead of dying back to the ground during the winter, Japanese tree peony stems stay alive all winter long. Japanese tree peonies are used for cut flowers, showcase plants and landscape fillers. Clear an area that receives six to eight hours of sun per day. Consider the site carefully since Japanese tree peonies will live more than 10 years and are a long-term resident in your landscape. Loosen the soil to 18 inches deep with a shovel. Remove rocks and break up large soil clumps. Mix in a 2- to 4-inch layer of compost, peat moss or well-rotted manure to improve soil drainage and organic content. Dig a 12-by-12 inch hole with a shovel. Add 1/4 cup of 10-10-10 fertilizer and 1/2 cup of bone meal to the b
