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Tree Peony Roots - Fragrant Champion 'Guan Qun Fang'

Double and semi-double blossoms with a distinctive, spicy-sweet fragrance

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Morning Sun Only
Prefers Dappled Shade
Prefers Moist Soil
Attracts Bees
Fragrant
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders
Medicinal
Deer Resistant
Rodent Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Challenging but Rewarding

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Paeonia suffruticosa ‘Guan Qun Fang’

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

  • Spring

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 48 to 72 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Semi-Double
  • Tree

COLOR

  • Red

Chinese cultivar Fragrant Champion Guan Qun Fang Tree Peony is a standout variety known for its large, richly colored blooms in deep burgundy with subtle purple undertones. The semi-double to double flowers feature a crown-like form with soft outer petals and intricate inner layers, perched atop slender but sturdy stems. Golden stamens emerge at full bloom, releasing a distinctive spicy-sweet fragrance that makes this variety a favorite. Available in limited quantities, tree peonies offer a rare opportunity to bring true distinction to your landscape. 

  • • Tree peonies do NOT die back to the ground like common herbaceous peonies, prune only occasionally if needed
  • • Cold hardy requiring no protection, disease resistant, and will live for decades
  • Tree Peonies ship early November

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Fall

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

  • Top of graft should be 4-6 inches deep

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 48 to 60 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8

Planting Guide

View our Tree Peony Planting Guide to learn more.
Tree Peony Roots - Fragrant Champion 'Guan Qun Fang'

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Tree Peony Roots - Fragrant Champion 'Guan Qun Fang' FAQs

Is Fragrant Champion 'Guan Qun Fang' Tree Peony resistant to animals or disease?

Fragrant Champion 'Guan Qun Fang' Tree Peony is deer resistant, meaning deer generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

What type of bulb is Fragrant Champion 'Guan Qun Fang' Tree Peony grown from?

Fragrant Champion 'Guan Qun Fang' Tree Peony is grown from a root.

How big will the blooms on Fragrant Champion 'Guan Qun Fang' Tree Peony get?

The blooms on Fragrant Champion 'Guan Qun Fang' Tree Peony grow 7 to 8 inches.

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