Moutan Peony Tree – 10 Seeds
Grow the legendary "King of Flowers" with our Moutan Tree Peony seeds. Unlike herbaceous peonies, this revered heirloom is a true woody shrub that produces magnificent, dinner-plate-sized flowers up to 6 inches across. The breathtaking blooms in shades of purplish-pink or white create a spectacular display in late spring, while the woody structure provides year-round landscape interest. A treasured legacy plant for patient gardeners.
The King of Flowers
Tree peonies have been revered in Asian culture for centuries, celebrated in art, gardens, and traditional medicine. Growing a Moutan Tree Peony is a rewarding long-term project that results in a magnificent, long-lived shrub that will be treasured for generations. Once established, these woody beauties can live for decades, becoming more spectacular with each passing year.
Why You'll Love Tree Peonies
- Spectacular Blooms: Huge, dinner-plate-sized flowers up to 6 inches across are true showstoppers.
- Woody Shrub Structure: Unlike herbaceous peonies, this is a true shrub that provides landscape interest year-round.
- Rich Cultural History: Revered in Asian art, gardens, and traditional medicine for centuries.
- Long-Lived Legacy Plant: Can live for decades, becoming a treasured heirloom in your garden.
- Unique Garden Feature: A conversation piece that sets your garden apart.
Seed Details
- Plant Name: Moutan Tree Peony (Paeonia suffruticosa)
- Seed Quantity: Approximately 10 seeds
- Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
- Lifecycle: Perennial Woody Shrub
- Mature Height: 3-5 feet
- Bloom Size: Up to 6 inches across
- USDA Zones: 4-8
- Origin: American Grown
Growing Instructions
Important: Tree peony seeds require patience and are best suited for experienced gardeners. Germination can take 1-2 years.
- Easiest Method: Sow seeds outdoors in fall for natural, multi-season germination cycle.
- Indoor Start: Requires complex stratification - 90 days warm, followed by 90 days cold.
- Preparation: Soak seeds for 24 hours before stratification.
- Planting Depth: 3/8 inch deep
- Light: Full sun to partial shade
- Patience Required: Germination and establishment take time, but the reward is worth it!
Premium Seed Packets
- Professionally designed and resealable for long-term storage
- Eco-friendly and recyclable (plastic-free)
- Includes full, detailed growing instructions
- Vigorously tested for highest germination rates
- Custom packets available for weddings, showers, and events
Perfect For
Experienced gardeners seeking a challenge, peony collectors, legacy garden projects, Asian-inspired gardens, cutting gardens (once established), or anyone who appreciates rare, spectacular flowering shrubs.
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Embark on a rewarding gardening journey and grow your own "King of Flowers" - a living legacy that will be treasured for generations!