Paeonia 'Ruffled Sunset' | Ruffled Sunset Tree Peony
DESCRIPTION
Paeonia ‘Ruffled Sunset’ is a Lutea hybrid tree peony that blooms in late spring, producing single, creamy rose flowers with two or more rows of petals. Each bloom displays deeper rose flares at the center, surrounded by a red sheath and hints of yellow undertones. The softly fragrant flowers are held on sturdy, upright woody stems and are fertile in both seed and pollen, making them well suited for collectors and hybridizers.
This cultivar delivers a generous flowering display, with blossoms pointing outward in profuse abundance. The plant forms a bushy, spreading habit with glossy foliage that complements the floral show. Noted for its deer resistance and ease of growth, ‘Ruffled Sunset’ adds ornamental interest not only through its fragrant blooms but also with decorative seed pods later in the season.
DESCRIPTION
Paeonia ‘Ruffled Sunset’ is a Lutea hybrid tree peony that blooms in late spring, producing single, creamy rose flowers with two or more rows of petals. Each bloom displays deeper rose flares at the center, surrounded by a red sheath and hints of yellow undertones. The softly fragrant flowers are held on sturdy, upright woody stems and are fertile in both seed and pollen, making them well suited for collectors and hybridizers.
This cultivar delivers a generous flowering display, with blossoms pointing outward in profuse abundance. The plant forms a bushy, spreading habit with glossy foliage that complements the floral show. Noted for its deer resistance and ease of growth, ‘Ruffled Sunset’ adds ornamental interest not only through its fragrant blooms but also with decorative seed pods later in the season.
DESCRIPTION
Paeonia ‘Ruffled Sunset’ is a Lutea hybrid tree peony that blooms in late spring, producing single, creamy rose flowers with two or more rows of petals. Each bloom displays deeper rose flares at the center, surrounded by a red sheath and hints of yellow undertones. The softly fragrant flowers are held on sturdy, upright woody stems and are fertile in both seed and pollen, making them well suited for collectors and hybridizers.
This cultivar delivers a generous flowering display, with blossoms pointing outward in profuse abundance. The plant forms a bushy, spreading habit with glossy foliage that complements the floral show. Noted for its deer resistance and ease of growth, ‘Ruffled Sunset’ adds ornamental interest not only through its fragrant blooms but also with decorative seed pods later in the season.
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Height: 24–30 inches tall
Width: 30–36 inches wide
Foliage color: Green, often emerging with a reddish tint
Flower color: Buttery yellow petals edged and splashed with rose-pink or deep pink flares
Bloom time: Late May to early June
Light requirements: Prefers part sun to dappled shade
Water requirements: Moderate
Maintenance: Low to medium—remove spent flowers, cut foliage back after frost; lightly prune any dead wood
Growing zone: USDA zones 4–9
Wildlife attractors: Fragrant creamy blooms draw bees, butterflies, and other pollinators; deer- and rabbit-resistant; decorative seed pods may linger into late summerThis plant can be seen at Adelman Peony Gardens.
