Which Peonies Can Grow in Zone 9?
Growing peonies in U.S. Department of Agricultural hardiness zone 9 is challenging because it is not cold enough to sufficiently chill the plants, which is what induces the blooms, according to Clemson University Cooperative Extension. Gardeners in zone 9 who are determined to grow these large flowered and fragrant beauties should choose tree instead of herbaceous peonies. Tree peonies have larger blooms than their herbaceous relatives and offer a wider choice of flower colors.
Coral Terrace
The 8-inch coral-pink ruffled blooms of this tree peony lighten around the outer edges as the flowers age. This particular variety will reach its mature height of 4 to 5 feet tall and wide in 10 years. Coral Terrace is hardy in USDA hardiness zones 4 to 9.
Phoenix White
The 8-inch, single white fragrant flowers have a slight pink color to them, which quickly fades once they are fully open. The mature height and width of 4 to 5 feet is reached within 8 to 10 years. Phoenix White is a reliable bloomer that is hardy in USDA hardiness zones 4 to 9.
- Growing peonies in U.S. Department of Agricultural hardiness zone 9 is challenging because it is not cold enough to sufficiently chill the plants, which is what induces the blooms, according to Clemson University Cooperative Extension.
- Gardeners in zone 9 who are determined to grow these large flowered and fragrant beauties should choose tree instead of herbaceous peonies.
Hibiscus With a Pink Complexion
The sweet fragrance and bright-pink 8-inch double rose-shaped flowers are what make this tree peony stand out. It is an easy, reliable bloomer that reaches a mature height and width of just 4 feet. It is hardy in USDA hardiness zones 4 to 9.
Alice Harding
This tree peony with its bright yellow flowers has been around since 1935. The mature size of this tree peony is 30 inches tall by 36 inches wide. The 6- to 7-inch double flowers have a light lemon fragrance. It is hardy in USDA hardiness zones 4 to 9.
- The sweet fragrance and bright-pink 8-inch double rose-shaped flowers are what make this tree peony stand out.
- It is an easy, reliable bloomer that reaches a mature height and width of just 4 feet.
Black Dragon
The dark magenta red flowers of this variety are close as hybridizers have come to creating a true black peony flower. The plant matures at a height of 4 to 5 feet and a width of 4 feet. The fragrant 8-inch flowers have an anemone shape. The plant is hardy in USDA hardiness zones 4 to 9.
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- "Peonies"; Pamela McGeorge and Russell McGeorge; 2006
- "The Gardener's Guide to Growing Peonies"; Martin Page; 2002
- "The Book of Tree Peonies"; Gian Lupo Osti; 2000
- "The Book of Mediterranean Peonies"; Gian Lupo Osti; 2006
- "The Genus Paeonia"; Josef J. Halda and James W. Waddick; 2004
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