CorseMachin | Itoh Peony Types - Tips On Growing Hybrid Peonies In The Garden

Where should I plant Itoh peonies?
How many times do Itoh peonies bloom?
How fast do Itoh peonies grow?
Do you cut back Itoh peonies?
Why are Itoh peonies so expensive?
What can I plant in front of peonies?
How do you care for a Bartzella peony?
Are Itoh peonies sterile?
What is the difference between tree and herbaceous peonies?
Where do peonies grow naturally?
Are Itoh peonies fragrant?
How do you split an Itoh peony?

Where should I plant Itoh peonies?

Plant Itoh peonies in full sun to part shade and in rich, well-drained soil. Itoh peonies are sensitive to high levels of nitrogen. When fertilizing in spring and summer, be sure to use a fertilizer that contains a low level of nitrogen, like 4-10-12.

How many times do Itoh peonies bloom?

A mature plant can produce 50+ blooms each season.

How fast do Itoh peonies grow?

Tissue-cultured peonies require 2-3 years to reach blooming size. Itoh peonies are vigorous; it is important to leave them enough room to grow.

Do you cut back Itoh peonies?

Pruning. Itoh peonies can be deadheaded on an as-needed basis throughout the spring and summer months. In the fall, cut them about four to six inches from the soil level. Like herbaceous peonies, Itoh peonies will come back in the spring from the ground.

Why are Itoh peonies so expensive?

This high price tag reflected the time required to grow these plants to the point that they could yield divisions. Today, Itoh peonies are multiplied more quickly through tissue culture techniques, bringing the price down to less than $50 to $100 per plant.

What can I plant in front of peonies?

Peonies enjoy plenty of companion plants, including Alliums, Bearded Irises (Iris germanica), Siberian Irises (Iris siberica), Columbines (Aquilegia), Spring Bulbs, Roses and small shrubs and trees.

How do you care for a Bartzella peony?

Late Spring: Deadhead Peonies religiously and remove all fallen petals or blooms from the garden. Summer: Herbaceous Peonies do best with an inch of water a week. Fall: Cut stems of Herbaceous Peonies back to soil level and remove from the area. Dig and divide plants now if necessary.

Are Itoh peonies sterile?

Intersectional hybrid (Itoh) peonies are sterile and do not yield viable seeds. ... Most of the European and American 'lutea' hybrid tree peonies like 'Leda' or 'High Noon' very rarely produce viable seeds.

What is the difference between tree and herbaceous peonies?

Tree peonies have woody stems that stay above ground all year. Their leaves are deciduous and drop every fall. ... Herbaceous peonies are the most common type of garden peony and compose the majority of the peonies in the Peony Garden. Their stems die back to the ground each winter.

Where do peonies grow naturally?

Peonies are native to Asia, Europe and Western North America.

Are Itoh peonies fragrant?

Paeonia 'Garden Treasure' (Itoh Peony)

This late midseason peony is fragrant with a lovely lemon scent.

How do you split an Itoh peony?

To divide a tree or intersectional peony, dig it up, put it under a tarp the night before cutting, and replant it after division, with its eyes 2 to 3 inches below the soil surface. The differences, however, crop up in the actual division of the plants.