Paeonia Itoh ‘Simply Red’
Paeonia 'Simply Red' has deep velvety red near single flowers. Itohs are exciting crosses between tree and garden peonies.
Paeonia ‘Simply Red’ has deep velvety red near single flowers with yellow centres. Itohs are intersectional hybrids between tree peonies (P. suffruticosa) and garden peonies (P. lactiflora) making outstanding herbaceous perennials with huge flowers in many unusual colours. A mature plant can have over 50 blooms! The foliage is like a tree peony and emerges rich red, gradually turning green.
Common Name: Itoh Peony
Family: Paeoniaceae (The Peony Family)
Zone Hardiness: 3-9
Light: Full Sun Part Sun
Height: 2-4'
Width: 2-3'
Primary Bloom Colour: Red
Secondary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Late Spring
Soil Moisture: Average
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Fragrance: Yes
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Benefits: Butterflies
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
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