Itoh Lifetime Peony Collection

Breeders tried for centuries to cross a tree peony with a herbaceous peony, and create a hybrid with the best qualities of both. In 1948, Dr. Toichi Itoh, a Japanese horticulturalist, finally succeeded–and the Itoh peony was born. Until recently, these incredible, colourful plants were scarce and difficult to reproduce, and gardeners could expect to pay $1,000 or more for one. But due to new propagation techniques. Itoh peonies are much more available–and affordable!

Breck’s is delighted to offer this exceptional Itoh Lifetime Peony Collection.

Includes one each of Bartzella, Cora Louise and Pink Double Dandy.

• Bartzella: Uniquely yellow, extra-large flowers reaching 6-8″ across form on a robust, winterhardy plant–and the blooms keep coming on side shoots for an entire month or more. Strong, woody stems hold the fragrant flowers upright, even after a heavy rain. The bush is dark green with lovely, large, deeply cut leaves. A very strong grower and prolific spreader, it makes a medium-large bush. Grand Champion flower of the 2002 American Peony Society Exhibition. Grows 32″ tall with a 24-36″ spread.
• Cora Louise: Produces up to 50 fragrant, semi-double flowers measuring 8–10″ per season. White blooms have deep lavender centres. Forms a midsize bush of attractive, lush green leaves. Plant them in borders or containers as well as garden beds. Marvelous for bouquets and other cut-flower arrangements. Butterflies, honeybees and hummingbirds can’t get enough of this one!
• Pink Double Dandy: This floriferous Itoh peony puts on a long-lasting show of fragrant, extra-large blooms starting in late spring. The flowers open lavender pink, deepen with age and reveal bright yellow stamens at the centre—ideal for cutting or drawing in butterflies. Strong stems keep the blossoms upright, rain or shine. Its glossy foliage, emerging coppery in spring and maturing to deep green, stays attractive all season. Reaching about 30″ tall, this hardy, well-behaved plant is a brilliant choice for borders or any sunny perennial bed. A dependable performer from tree and bush peony parentage.