Itoh Peonies

Itoh (or Intersectional) hybrid peonies have been somewhat of a "holy grail" for discerning gardeners for years. Though the first succesful cross of tree and herbaceous peonies was made in 1948 by Toichi Itoh it was years before these seedlings would bloom and many more decades before intersectionals were readily available to the public (at a cost of around $1,000).
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Why are Itohs so special? By blending the genes of "tree" and herbaceous peonies you get full bushy plants produced from eyes at soil level (like grandma's peonies). Inherited from the tree peony are attractive dissected foliage, huge flowers up to 10" in diameter, strong stems that easily support said flowers and a wide range of colors including yellow. A mature Itoh peony will bear 30 to 50 flowers over several weeks in late spring.
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For 2009 we have added more varieties and found a source of micropropagated plants, allowing us to offer a great selection at greater prices (price has dropped $20.00 per plant). We will also have some nice large flowering size plants available at fantastic prices.
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Our 2009 Itoh peony offerings include the following varieties:


First Arrival
Going Bananas
Kopper Kettle
Magical Mystery Tour
Morning Lilac
Sequestered Sunshine
Singing In The Rain
Smith Family Yellow
Yankee Doodle Dandy

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