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Cytherea Peony
Paeonia hybrid 'Cytherea'
Pronunciation: pay-OHN-ee-uh
SKU #43562
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE:
Fast growing; quickly reaches 2 ft. tall, 2 to 3 ft. wide.
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| Description | Large, intense coral-rose-colored, 6-inch wide, bowl-shaped, semi-double flowers on sturdy, upright stems. Bloom color softens as they age, creating a simultaneous bouquet of colors ranging from deep French rose to pale peachy pink. Attractive glossy, dark green, dissected foliage remains attractive through summer and fall. An herbaceous perennial. |
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| Bloom Time | Late spring to early summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Rabbit Resistant, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | Viburnum (Viburnum); Phlox (Phlox); Coneflower (Echinacea); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Catmint (Nepeta); Mock Orange (Philadelphus) |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in organically rich, well-drained soil with a neutral pH. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established, reduce frequency. Remove spent blooms for a tidy appearance. Prune foliage in fall. Needs little fertilization; an annual side dressing of organic compost is beneficial. |
| History | American Peony Society's has recognized 'Cytherea' as an exceptional Peony; it has was named APS's 1980 Gold Medal winner and was the recipient of their 2009 Award of Landscape Merit. A stunning bowl-shaped cultivar introduced in the mid-20th century. 'Cytherea' is a mid-early season bloomer' blooms are intermittent and will last for 7 to 10 days, meaning the plant will produce blooms over a range of time, not all at once; as older blooms color lightens to nearly white, newly forming buds and opening blooms continue to introduce the darker range of color. 'Cytherea' parentage: Lactiflora cvr. x lobata. |
Details
| Description | Large, intense coral-rose-colored, 6-inch wide, bowl-shaped, semi-double flowers on sturdy, upright stems. Bloom color softens as they age, creating a simultaneous bouquet of colors ranging from deep French rose to pale peachy pink. Attractive glossy, dark green, dissected foliage remains attractive through summer and fall. An herbaceous perennial. |
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| Bloom Time | Late spring to early summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Rabbit Resistant, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | Viburnum (Viburnum); Phlox (Phlox); Coneflower (Echinacea); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Catmint (Nepeta); Mock Orange (Philadelphus) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Thrives in organically rich, well-drained soil with a neutral pH. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established, reduce frequency. Remove spent blooms for a tidy appearance. Prune foliage in fall. Needs little fertilization; an annual side dressing of organic compost is beneficial. |
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History
| History | American Peony Society's has recognized 'Cytherea' as an exceptional Peony; it has was named APS's 1980 Gold Medal winner and was the recipient of their 2009 Award of Landscape Merit. A stunning bowl-shaped cultivar introduced in the mid-20th century. 'Cytherea' is a mid-early season bloomer' blooms are intermittent and will last for 7 to 10 days, meaning the plant will produce blooms over a range of time, not all at once; as older blooms color lightens to nearly white, newly forming buds and opening blooms continue to introduce the darker range of color. 'Cytherea' parentage: Lactiflora cvr. x lobata. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly
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in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.