Duchesse de Lorraine Itoh Peony
Paeonia (Intersectional hybrid) x 'RTPIV790-01' PP #26,907
SKU
41709
Very large, wonderfully fragrant, bright yellow, double, dense bomb-like blooms on strong stems rise above a lush deep green foliage. Truly the first fully double yellow Itoh peony. The sturdy stems will not require staking. An excellent spring specimen for sunny gardens and shrub borders. An herbaceous perennial.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | pay-OHN-ee-uh |
|---|---|
| Lore | Duchesse de Lorraine was bestowed its name in homage to Lorraine, the region in France that was home to renowned and award-winning breeder Victor Lemoine (1823 - 1911). |
| Average Size at Maturity | Quickly reaches 28 to 32 in. tall, 28 to 36 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Late Spring to Early Summer |
| Design Ideas | Peonies are among the most coveted perennials of the highbrow border. Their big bushy shape is outstanding in foundation planting and beds close to outdoor living spaces. They can also blend naturally into more casual settings creating focal points and bold color in season. A gorgeous plant for flower filled lawn islands and in high profile front yard locations. Cutting garden essential. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Mass Planting, Specimen, Woodland Garden, Cutting Garden, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Soil Needs | Flower & Rose Food |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Gift Plant, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Fast Growing, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Viburnum (Viburnum); Bellflower (Campanula); Phlox (Phlox); Catmint (Nepeta); Mock Orange (Philadelphus); Coneflower (Echinacea) |
Provide enriched, slightly acidic, well-drained, moist soil. Plant with crown slightly below soil level. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Apply an annual side dressing of organic compost. Remove spent blooms. Prune back foliage in the fall.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 6
Good to grow!