Below is our palette of peonies which will be available in the autumn of this year. Most of these will be available as bare root plants, ready to be planted ASAP. Later (in the spring), they will be only available in pots.
Itoh peonies are a rare and sought-after category that combines the best traits of both herbaceous and tree peonies. They feature the extravagantly large blossoms and strong, sturdy stems of the tree peony, but go dormant in winter like its herbaceous parent. They were the work of the Japanese breeder, Mr. Itoh, who was told such a cross was impossible. He persisted, and did make successful crosses but sadly, did not live to see them bloom.
Unlike the common garden peonies, Itoh’s have very strong, upright stems. They’re easily grown in a sunny location and are not too fussy about soil conditions, thriving in sandy, clay or loamy soil. Like all peonies, these beautiful ornamentals are deer and rabbit resistant, attractive to butterflies, and make wonderful cut flowers.
Peonies do not like to be moved once established and will live for decades in the right location. Fall is the recommended time to prune and plant peonies to prepare for spring flowering. Prune Itoh peonies back to 1 to 3 inches from the ground in the fall. Throughout the blooming season, remove spent blooms just below the base of the flower to prevent seed development.
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The truly unique blooms of this peony exude elegance and grace in the garden. When first open, the petals are suffused with pink, giving the flowers an overall pink look, which quickly fades away as the blooms mature in the sun. The center of each bloom is dominated by large, very prominent, dark plum-colored basal flares that often appear almost black and extend outward up the central petals. The soft apricot parts of the petal are adorned with captivating burgundy flecks and streaks creating a very striking and unusual kaleidoscope-like effect.
Additionally, the expression of these characteristics varies significantly from flower to flower, with each and every flower unique unto itself. The beautifully fragrant 6” blooms vary between semi-double to double forms. Another remarkable quality of ‘All That Jazz’ is its ability to stand tall without the need for staking- the strong and sturdy stems reach 35” and the finely cut foliage creates a beautifully mounded form. 2-3 eye root. 36″
$60.00
This relatively new introduction is unusual and highly collectable. Finely cut foliage on sturdy framework and incredible, fragrant, single to semi-double lavender pink flowers highlighted with darker pink streaks and a warm, pale yellow glow around deep plum-pink basal flares. Blooms attract pollinators with their attractive central ring of bright yellow stamens. Early season. 2-3 eye root. 36”
$60.00
This improved Itoh hybrid is a reliably vigorous grower with uniquely coloured semi-double flowers. Pleasantly fragrant, huge, 8” newly-open blooms are creamy cantaloupe coloured, and mature to a romantically delicate flush of apricot-salmon. With several (2-3) side buds per stem, the blooms are borne in profusion, with a mature plant producing up to 50 soft coppery flowers with vivid golden stamens. The massive numbers of flowers are displayed on upright to slightly arching stems just above and beyond the foliage, and can cover the entire plant, making this sweetheart a superior landscape variety. The lush foliage and strong, erect stems remain upright, virtually unaffected by heavy rain, hence the name. Mid season. 2-3 eye root. 36″
$55.00
A floriferous, pleasingly fragrant, semi-double, rose form flowers up to 6” across are a gorgeous rich pink with an ivory blush, adorned with very attractive dark plum coloured flares. The blossoms’ intense color will soften slightly with age. Sturdy, excellent upright to slightly arching stems produce 2–3 buds each and the scented flowers open just above the dark green, disease-resistant foliage, which lasts well into autumn. 2-3 eye root. 30”
$55.00
Large (6-8”), semi-double blooms offering shades of salmon, apricot, and pale yellow with red basal flares are borne atop thick, dark green foliage. Early-season and floriferous variety. 2-3 eye root. 30-36”
$65.00
Huge (6”), fragrant, semi-double to double blossoms arrive in profusion with captivating shades of rich lavender pink that age to soft pink. The color intensifies toward the base of each flower, beautifully framing the golden centers. These plants form a compact and tidy mound of foliage, and are perfect for smaller gardens or the middle of a border. Bearing 2-3 buds per stem make this an extremely floriferous with long period of bloom. 2-3 eye root. 22”
$55.00