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Joanna Marlene Itoh Peony
Paeonia (Intersectional hybrid) x 'Joanna Marlene'
Pronunciation: pay-OHN-ee-uh
SKU #42238
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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| Description | 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. |
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| Bloom Time | Late spring to early summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Viburnum (Viburnum); Phlox (Phlox); Coneflower (Echinacea); Mock Orange (Philadelphus) |
| Care Instructions | 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. |
| History | Bred by renowned peony breeder Roger F. Anderson of Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, owner of Callie's Beaux Jardins (est. 1978); 'Joanna Marlene' was introduced/registered in 1999. Anderson, a self-taught peony breeder, is most known for his collection of intersectional hybrids (known as Itoh Peonies) and has been recognized for the development of several hundred peony hybrids. First hybridized by Toihi Itoh in 1948, the Itoh Peonies are a cross between woody tree peonies and herbaceous peonies; these exceptional intersectional hybrids offer the best of both parents: enormous flowers and foliage like that of a tree peony, with a prolific blooming habit, vigorous growth and stronger stems that hold up the large blooms without staking. Featuring a lush, substantial form during the growing season, the stems die back in the fall and must be cut back just as with the herbaceous peonies. |
| Lore | In 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
| Description | 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. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Late spring to early summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Viburnum (Viburnum); Phlox (Phlox); Coneflower (Echinacea); Mock Orange (Philadelphus) |
Care
| Care Instructions | 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. |
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History
| History | Bred by renowned peony breeder Roger F. Anderson of Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, owner of Callie's Beaux Jardins (est. 1978); 'Joanna Marlene' was introduced/registered in 1999. Anderson, a self-taught peony breeder, is most known for his collection of intersectional hybrids (known as Itoh Peonies) and has been recognized for the development of several hundred peony hybrids. First hybridized by Toihi Itoh in 1948, the Itoh Peonies are a cross between woody tree peonies and herbaceous peonies; these exceptional intersectional hybrids offer the best of both parents: enormous flowers and foliage like that of a tree peony, with a prolific blooming habit, vigorous growth and stronger stems that hold up the large blooms without staking. Featuring a lush, substantial form during the growing season, the stems die back in the fall and must be cut back just as with the herbaceous peonies. |
|---|---|
| Lore | In 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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