Cricket Hill Garden
Paeonia, 'Amethyst Bunting' tree peony
Notable characteristics: Gorgeous fragrant multi-colored double form rockii Chinese tree peony. Somewhat slow growing at first, but vigorous once established. Selected at the Chen family peony farm in Peace village in Gansu province. The original name in Chinese for this cultivar is '流光溢彩.' This is a traditional idiom which translates to a "rich display of lights and colors"
Cultivar group, hybridizer and year introduced: Dezhong Chen / Angela & Franklin Chow, 2015
Growth habit and size at maturity (10 years old): 5' tall and 4' wide.
Flower form and size: Double form, 5-6"
Flower fragrance: Spicy sweet
Bloom time: Mid-season tree peony, generally blooms middle of May in our zone 6b nursery.
Zone hardiness: USDA zones 5-9. Likely zone 4 with some protection.
Plant size: 1 yr grafted tree peony
When we ship: Fall 2026
