Morning Lilac Itoh Peony
Paeonia (Intersectional hybrid) x 'Morning Lilac'
Full sun, Partial sun
Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | pay-OHN-ee-uh |
|---|---|
| Lore | 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. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Quickly reaches 3 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Late Spring |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Purplish-pink |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Fast Growing, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Keep soil moist, but not soggy. |
| Companion Plants | Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Bellflower (Campanula); Phlox (Phlox); Catmint (Nepeta); 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:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant