Paeonia ostii Cynara The 5" long green leaves

The 5" long green leaves emerge on bright red stems and begin to unfurl just as the huge butter-yellow flowers are finishing

Light shade to morning sun is best for peak performance

and immediately knew I wanted to grow and offer it

These are ideal for very intricate plantings

Texas (about 40 minutes south of the Austin city limits)

Paeonia ostii Cynara The 5" long green leaves(syn: Paeonia suffruticosa ssp. ostii) From China's Gansu, Hunan, and surrounding provinces comes an endangered tree peony species that was first published in 1992 and named after Italian peony expert, Dr. Gian Lupo Osti. Similar to Paeonia rockii, the 5' tall Paeonia ostii has narrower leaves and is topped in very early spring (mid April in NC) with over 100 large, 6 8" wide, sweetly fragrant flowers. Paeonia ostii is unquestionably one of the finest