Common Name:
Itoh peony
Plant Type:
Deciduous perennial
Family:
Ranunculaceae (The Buttercup Family)
Geographic Origin:
Hybrid origin
California Native?:
No

Plant Size:
2-3 feet
Landscape/Garden Uses:
borders
Flowering Season:
Spring

Flower Color:
Light pink/orange
Exposure:
Sun or light shade
Soils:
Most soils

Suggested Irrigation:
Moderate watering
Estimated Hardiness:
Hardy to 0 degrees F. or less

A cross between a tree peony and herbaceous peony, this Itoh hybrid is vigorous with prolific blooms and sturdy stems that do not require staking. Huge single to semi-double flowers 4 to 6 inches wide bloom mid-season between late spring and early summer. Blooms have a rich, spicy aroma and range in color from apricot to yellow with a purplish red flush at the edges.