Cora Louise Itoh Peony
Paeonia (Itoh) 'Cora Louise'
Large, semi-double blossoms, white with striking dark lavender central flares, stand above lush, toothed foliage. Flowers have a soft, pleasing scent and are a wonderful addition to any spring bouquet. An especially vigorous plant - it can produce up to 50 blooms in a single season; the sturdy flower stems require no staking.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | pay-OHN-ee-uh |
| Key feature: | Prolific Flowering |
| Plant type: | Perennial |
| Garden styles: | Asian/Zen, Cottage |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Deciduous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 4 - 8 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Fast growing to 2½ ft. tall, 3½ ft. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Fast |
| Flower attributes: | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape use: | Border |
| Flower color: | Multicolored |
| Blooms: | Late spring |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 3909 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Prune foliage in fall. Performs best in slightly acidic soil.
Large, semi-double blossoms, white with striking dark lavender central flares, stand above lush, toothed foliage. Flowers have a soft, pleasing scent and are a wonderful addition to any spring bouquet. An especially vigorous plant - it can produce up to 50 blooms in a single season; the sturdy flower stems require no staking.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Prune foliage in fall. Performs best in slightly acidic soil.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | pay-OHN-ee-uh |
| Key feature: | Prolific Flowering |
| Plant type: | Perennial |
| Garden styles: | Asian/Zen, Cottage |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Deciduous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 4 - 8 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Fast growing to 2½ ft. tall, 3½ ft. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Fast |
| Flower attributes: | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape use: | Border |
| Flower color: | Multicolored |
| Blooms: | Late spring |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 3909 |
