Tree Peony 'Dao Jin'

Tree peony with raspberry and white ruffles. Dao Jin has fully double, ruffled blooms that look almost edible, and it's impossible not to bury your nose in her massive, satiny blooms and enjoy their fragrance. 150cm in height and spread (5) Few shrubs can compete with the opulence of tree peonies. Despite their high price, these are true garden showpieces whose beauty will leave you speechless. Although they appear to be divas, they are not difficult to grow if the following conditions are met: a sheltered spot in full sun (or light shade); and fertile, free-draining soil. Tree peonies are fully hardy, resistant to pests and diseases, and do not require routine pruning. They also last a lifetime, producing an abundance of dinner-plate-sized flowers, lightly fragrant blooms in late spring and early summer for decades. Their flowers are borne on a sturdy framework of upright, woody stems clothed in deep green, divided leaves. Plant height and spread are seasonal. Therefore, we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary depending on the season, meaning arrival images are an indication only.

Growing Information

Grow tree peonies in full sun or a lightly shaded position that is sheltered from cold winds. They prefer a well drained, humus-rich, fertile, neutral to alkaline soil. They will grow in most soils, except waterlogged and acidic soils, provided they are improved on planting. This is best achieved by adding plenty of well rotted manure or compost to the soil prior to planting, ensuring that it is mixed in thoroughly and deeply. Plant tree peonies so that the grafted union sits about 15cm (6") below the soil surface. Shallow planting may hinder establishment and delay flowering.