Northwest Blooms · Shrubs
Paeonia x suffruticosa ‘Yachiyo-tsubaki’
Yachiyo-tsubaki Tree Peony
- Family
- Paeoniaceae
- Height
- 4 to 5 feet
- Width
- 3 to 4 feet
- Flower color
- Soft pink to pale blush
- Foliage color
- Bronze
- Bloom time
- Mid to late spring
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Low; remove spent blooms; prune in late season
- Wildlife
- Bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
About this plant
Paeonia x suffruticosa 'Yachiyo-tsubaki' is a dramatic deciduous shrub celebrated for its large, semi-double to double flowers and luxuriant bronze foliage. This cultivar features exquisite blooms up to 6 to 8 inches in diameter, with soft pink to pale blush ruffled petals and a subtle, sweet fragrance, appearing in mid to late spring. The deeply lobed, smoky bronze leaves provide a lush backdrop for the flowers and remain attractive throughout the growing season.
Thriving in full sun to partial shade, 'Yachiyo-tsubaki' makes a focal point in borders, mixed beds, and as a specimen plant, pairing beautifully with other spring-flowering plants. Its appeal to pollinators enhances its value in wildlife-friendly gardens, promoting diversity. ts elegant branching structure and distinctive foliage continue to provide ornamental interest long after the flowers have faded.
Works well in
Sun Gardens · Borders · Cut Flower Gardens · Pollinator Gardens
Companion plants
Thyme · English lavender · Dianthus · Blue oat grass · Euphorbias · Globe thistle
Design tip
Position ‘Yachiyo-tsubaki’ where both its flowers and foliage can contribute to the display. The smoky bronze leaves remain attractive throughout the growing season, allowing the plant to maintain a strong ornamental presence well beyond its several-week spring bloom period.
