Yankee Doodle Dandy is a dark pink semi-double which as the flower matures, presents cream undertones. Yankee comes in mid-season and stands on a strong bush. Itohs have a larger range of colours, longer flowering periods and present a bushier more floriferous plant. They carry foliage similar to that of the Tree Peony however die back to ground level just as their herbaceous cousins. Itoh’s are more likely to flower much better in warmer and more temperate climates. They also have a higher tolerance to disease.
The Itoh Peony is a premium flowering perennial for the home garden. It is a hybrid of the tree and herbaceous peony.
This Itoh will be happy in its pots for another 12 months before repotting or planting into your garden, with the best time for this being in autumn.
Make sure your soi pH is adjusted or maintained as close to neutral for best results and use a slow release fertiliser in Autumn.
The pot will be happy in full sun but may benefit from part shade for added protection during a hot summer.
Note: At flowering age, but not currently in flower.