Cytherea Peony
Paeonia hybrid 'Cytherea'
Pronunciation: pay-OHN-ee-uh
SKU #43562
| 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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| Light | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Watering | Keep soil moist, but not soggy. |
| Blooms | Late spring to early summer |
| Mature Size | Fast growing; quickly reaches 24 in. tall, 24 to 36 in. wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
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| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Fast Growing |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
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| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | Viburnum (Viburnum); Phlox (Phlox); Coneflower (Echinacea); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Catmint (Nepeta); Mock Orange (Philadelphus) |
| Care | 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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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-8
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