Cricket Hill Garden
Paeonia. 'Banquet' hybrid tree peony
Notable characteristics First generation Lutea hybrid has large semi-double flowers in a rich blend of strawberry rose-red with yellow amber and gold undertones. The finely cut foliage is bold, distinctive and will stand out in any garden.
Cultivar group, hybridizer and year introduced: Lutea hybrid, Saunders, 1941.
Growth habit and size at maturity (10 years old): Slightly spreading, grows to 3' tall and 2.5' wide.
Flower form and size: Single blossoms, 6".
Flower fragrance: Light, sweet, and slightly lemon.
Bloom time: Late-season hybrid tree peony, blooms in our USDA zone 6a garden in the first week of June.
Zone hardiness: Proven in USDA zones 4-9.
Plant size: Mature 6 year old tree peonies have several woody stem, with offshoot buds, and a well developed root system.
3 yr. plants are smaller, about half the size of a six year old plant.
When we ship: FALL 2023