Julia Rose Itoh Peony
Paeonia x 'Julia Rose'
Large, double blossoms, soft apricot, blending to reddish-purple at the tips, stand above lush, toothed foliage. Flowers have a pleasant, slightly spicy scent. An especially vigorous plant, the sturdy flower stems require no staking. Herbaceous perennial.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | pay-OHN-ee-uh |
| Key feature: | Flowers for Cutting |
| Plant type: | Perennial |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Deciduous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 4 - 9 |
| Light needs: | 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 attribute: | Flowers for Cutting |
| Flower color: | Orange |
| Blooms: | Late spring |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 3913 |
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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 a slightly acidic soil.
Large, double blossoms, soft apricot, blending to reddish-purple at the tips, stand above lush, toothed foliage. Flowers have a pleasant, slightly spicy scent. An especially vigorous plant, the sturdy flower stems require no staking. Herbaceous perennial.
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 a slightly acidic soil.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | pay-OHN-ee-uh |
| Key feature: | Flowers for Cutting |
| Plant type: | Perennial |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Deciduous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 4 - 9 |
| Light needs: | 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 attribute: | Flowers for Cutting |
| Flower color: | Orange |
| Blooms: | Late spring |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 3913 |
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