White Star – Tree Peony – Paeonia suffruticosa
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Description
White Star Tree Peony (Paeonia suffruticosa) captivates with elegant white petals that frame a striking purple flare at their base—resembling a glowing celestial star. This exquisite Japanese cultivar combines rare beauty with bold garden performance, blooming mid to late spring with fragrant, luminous flowers ideal for cutting or landscape feature planting.
🌿 Key Features
• Botanical Name: Paeonia suffruticosa ‘White Star’
• Bloom Colour: Pure white with central purple flares
• Bloom Size: Large, single to semi-double blooms
• Flowering Time: October–November
• Height: 1.2–2 m
• Sunlight: Full sun to part shade
• Water-Wise: Yes—low summer water once established
• Frost Hardy: Yes—thrives in cool climates
• Supplied As: Bare-root tree peony in peat (plant June–August)
• Uses: Feature garden plant, cut flowers, ornamental naturalising
🌼 Why You Should Buy
• Elegant Colour Contrast: Snowy white petals with vibrant purple centers
• Fragrant & Eye-Catching: Ideal for sensory and visual garden delight
• Cold Climate Specialist: Thrives in frosty conditions—zones 1, 2, 3
• Woody & Long-Lived: A true perennial with decades-long bloom life
• Low Summer Maintenance: Enters dormancy, requiring minimal watering
🌱 Tree Peony: Growing Guide
Tree peonies require more precision to establish but reward with spectacular, dependable blooms for decades:
• Soil pH: Prefers 6.5–7.0 (slightly alkaline); test soil and adjust with dolomite or Ag lime
• Position: At least 4–6 hours of sun daily; shelter from wind
• Drainage: Essential—raised beds or sandy loam best
• Feeding: Use low-nitrogen fertiliser (high in phosphorus and potash) with ferrous sulphate—monthly in winter
• Summer Dormancy: Ceases growth—minimal water needed after year 2
• Mulching: Light mulch around roots; avoid mulch on crown
• Pinching First Year: Remove buds to support root development
• Pot Growing: Possible in deep pots with lime-enriched soil mix
❓ FAQs
Can I grow White Star in pots?
Yes, with proper potting mix, lime, and winter chill exposure.
When does it bloom in Australia?
Flowers mid–late spring, typically October to November.
Does it handle frost?
Absolutely—this peony thrives in frosty zones.
How tall does it grow?
Matures to 1.2–2 m with woody stems and lasting structure.
Is it drought-tolerant?
Once established, it requires little water during summer dormancy.