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Joanna Marlene Itoh Peony

Paeonia (Intersectional hybrid) x 'Joanna Marlene'

Pronunciation: pay-OHN-ee-uh
SKU #42238
4-9

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Very large, semi-double yellow blooms with a rich golden center and a deep pink blush on the outer petals that develops into a peachy salmon color as they mature. The magnificent blooms are held on strong stems just above sturdy, compact plants with lush, dark green foliage. A wonderful addition to any spring bouquet. An herbaceous perennial.
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 20 to 30 in. tall, 32 to 40 in. wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9

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Bloom TimeLate spring to early summer
Deciduous/EvergreenHerbaceous
Special FeaturesEasy Care
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Tolerates Urban Pollution
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesFlowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers
Landscape UseBorder, Container
Flower ColorYellow
Foliage ColorDark Green
Companion PlantsHydrangea (Hydrangea); Viburnum (Viburnum); Phlox (Phlox); Coneflower (Echinacea); Mock Orange (Philadelphus)
Care InstructionsProvide 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.
LoreIn 2012, the Hoard Historical Museum of Fort Atkinson in Jefferson County, Wisconsin dedicated the Roger F. and Sandra L. Anderson Peony Garden in honor of Roger's extensive work in peony hybridization. The garden contains a sizable number of Roger's peony cultivars (along with other plants donated by the Andersons) and purportedly holds the honor of featuring North America's largest public intersectional peony collection, as of 2012. Perhaps one of Roger's most recognized cultivars is 'Bartzella', with a remarkable and essentially perfect yellow bloom with a classic spicy fragrance.
Details
Bloom TimeLate spring to early summer
Deciduous/EvergreenHerbaceous
Special FeaturesEasy Care
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Tolerates Urban Pollution
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesFlowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container
Flower ColorYellow
Foliage ColorDark Green
Companion PlantsHydrangea (Hydrangea); Viburnum (Viburnum); Phlox (Phlox); Coneflower (Echinacea); Mock Orange (Philadelphus)
Care
Care InstructionsProvide 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.
History
LoreIn 2012, the Hoard Historical Museum of Fort Atkinson in Jefferson County, Wisconsin dedicated the Roger F. and Sandra L. Anderson Peony Garden in honor of Roger's extensive work in peony hybridization. The garden contains a sizable number of Roger's peony cultivars (along with other plants donated by the Andersons) and purportedly holds the honor of featuring North America's largest public intersectional peony collection, as of 2012. Perhaps one of Roger's most recognized cultivars is 'Bartzella', with a remarkable and essentially perfect yellow bloom with a classic spicy fragrance.

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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.