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Keiko™ (Adored) Itoh Peony
Paeonia (Intersectional hybrid) x 'Pink Double Dandy'
Pronunciation: pay-OHN-ee-uh
SKU #04708
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE:
Moderate growing; reaches 24 to 30 in. tall and wide.
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| Description | Large, semi-double to double, lightly fragrant flowers on strong stems above a compact mound of dark green foliage. Dark lavender-pink petals mature and fade to a soft pink, revealing a cluster of yellow stamens in the center. Prefers full sun to dappled shade. Hybridized by Don Smith, a leading Itoh Peony breeder. An herbaceous perennial. |
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| Bloom Time | Mid-spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Fast Growing, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Bellflower (Campanula); Phlox (Phlox); Catmint (Nepeta); Coneflower (Echinacea) |
| 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. |
| Lore | First hybridized by Toichi Itoh in 1948, The Itoh Peonies are a cross between woody tree peonies (Paeonia suffruticosa or P. suffruticosa x P. lutea or P. delavayi), and herbaceous peonies (P. lactiflora). 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. |
Details
| Description | Large, semi-double to double, lightly fragrant flowers on strong stems above a compact mound of dark green foliage. Dark lavender-pink petals mature and fade to a soft pink, revealing a cluster of yellow stamens in the center. Prefers full sun to dappled shade. Hybridized by Don Smith, a leading Itoh Peony breeder. An herbaceous perennial. |
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| Bloom Time | Mid-spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Fast Growing, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
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| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Bellflower (Campanula); Phlox (Phlox); Catmint (Nepeta); Coneflower (Echinacea) |
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
| Lore | First hybridized by Toichi Itoh in 1948, The Itoh Peonies are a cross between woody tree peonies (Paeonia suffruticosa or P. suffruticosa x P. lutea or P. delavayi), and herbaceous peonies (P. lactiflora). 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. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Keiko™ (Adored) Itoh Peony produce flowers?
Mid-spring
Is Keiko™ (Adored) Itoh Peony evergreen or deciduous?
Keiko™ (Adored) Itoh Peony is Herbaceous.
What are the special features of Keiko™ (Adored) Itoh Peony?
Keiko™ (Adored) Itoh Peony is Easy Care, Fast Growing, Compact Form.
Is Keiko™ (Adored) Itoh Peony resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant, Tolerates Urban Pollution
How fast does Keiko™ (Adored) Itoh Peony grow?
Keiko™ (Adored) Itoh Peony has a Moderate growth rate.
Where can I use Keiko™ (Adored) Itoh Peony in my landscape?
Keiko™ (Adored) Itoh Peony is suitable for: Border, Container.
What color are Keiko™ (Adored) Itoh Peony flowers?
Keiko™ (Adored) Itoh Peony produces Pink flowers.
What color is the foliage of Keiko™ (Adored) Itoh Peony?
Keiko™ (Adored) Itoh Peony has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Keiko™ (Adored) Itoh Peony?
Good companion plants for Keiko™ (Adored) Itoh Peony include: Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Bellflower (Campanula); Phlox (Phlox); Catmint (Nepeta); Coneflower (Echinacea).
How do I care for Keiko™ (Adored) Itoh Peony?
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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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.