Paeonia suffruticosa - Kao (King of Flowers), 1 Pack
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Paeonia suffruticosa - Kao (King of Flowers)
Paeonia suffruticosa ‘Kao’, known as the King of Flowers (花王, Kao), is a majestic Japanese tree peony admired for its exceptional floral elegance and long-held heritage. Sporting enormous, richly colored reddish-purple to magenta blooms—often semi-double and deeply ruffled—this cultivar crowns each woody stem with regal beauty. Originating in Shimane Prefecture, Japan circa 1932, Kao grows upright and semi-spreading, reaching about 3.5 ft tall and wide, and is hardy, vigorous, and fragrance-rich.
- 1 Bare Root
- Huge magenta‑red, semi‑double blooms
- Strong fragrance
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Traditional, long-lived, woody shrub
| Specifications | Details |
|---|---|
| Colour | Deep reddish‑purple / magenta‑red, semi‑double blooms |
| Hardiness Zone | 5 - 8 |
| Plant Height | Approximately 3.5 ft (≈105 cm) tall |
| Plant Width | Approximately 3.5 ft (≈105 cm) spread |
| Sun Requirements | Full sun to partial shade; well-drained soil |
| Fragrant | Yes |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Plant Timing | Woody-shrub habit; minimal pruning—remove spent blossoms |
| Bloom Timing | May - June |
| Plant Depth | Not applicable—planting follows standard tree peony guidelines |
| Plant Spacing | Allow 3–4 ft (90–120 cm) for mature growth |
