Paeonia Itoh Garden Candy Apple
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners seeking vibrant, self-supporting floral displays.
Discover the Paeonia Itoh Garden Candy Apple, a spectacular perennial that brings vibrant color to your garden. This variety boasts large, double blooms in a rich magenta-red, creating a stunning visual display. Its unique structure means the flowers are held close to the foliage, forming a compact, rounded shape that stands upright without needing staking. The foliage itself is mildew-resistant, ensuring an attractive appearance throughout the season. Supplied in a 5-gallon container, this plant is ready to enhance your landscape.
$119.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
1072
/ 2693
#1072 in Plants
Price vs Category Average
+174%
Above average
Brand
Monrovia Growers
/ Monrovia Growers
Who it's for
- Gardeners wanting low-maintenance plants without staking requirements
- Landscapers seeking long-lasting, vibrant focal points for the garden
- Homeowners looking for a durable, long-term landscape investment
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious shoppers preferring affordable herbaceous perennials
- Impatient gardeners needing immediate, full-scale floral displays
- Owners of shaded gardens or sites with poor soil drainage
Performance breakdown
Structural Integrity
Sturdy stems eliminate the need for unsightly garden stakes.
Foliage Resilience
Mildew-resistant leaves maintain a lush appearance throughout the growing season.
Visual Impact
Vibrant magenta-red double blooms create a high-contrast focal point.
Maintenance Effort
A reliable perennial that thrives with minimal ongoing care.
Wildlife Deterrence
Natural deer resistance protects your investment from common garden pests.
Establishment Potential
The substantial five-gallon container ensures a robust start for landscapes.
Key Specs
Brand
Monrovia Growers
Size
5 Gallon container
Mature Height
3 ft
Mature Width
3 ft
Deer Resistant
Yes
Foliage Type
Herbaceous
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Soil
Enriched, slightly acidic, well-drained, moist
Features
- Vibrant magenta-red double blooms
- Self-supporting, no staking required
- Attractive, mildew-resistant foliage
- Reliable perennial for long-term beauty
- Compact, rounded plant form
- Stunning visual impact
- Easy to maintain
- Ready for planting
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality of the Paeonia Itoh Garden Candy Apple, noting the robust root systems and healthy foliage upon arrival. The striking aesthetic appeal, specifically the vibrant, unique coloration that lives up to the "Candy Apple" name, is a major highlight. While this peony represents a premium investment, gardeners feel the plant's vigor and reliable performance offer excellent long term value, making it a highly sought after addition to the garden.
Know before you buy
No, this variety is self-supporting. It features a compact, rounded structure that holds its large, double blooms upright without the need for additional support or staking.
The Paeonia Itoh Garden Candy Apple typically reaches a mature height and width of 3 feet, making it a well-proportioned choice for garden borders or landscape focal points.
This peony thrives in soil that is enriched, slightly acidic, and well-drained. It is important to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged to ensure the best health and bloom production.
Yes, this plant is considered deer-resistant. Additionally, it features mildew-resistant foliage, which helps the plant maintain an attractive appearance throughout the growing season.
The Candy Apple Itoh Peony blooms in late spring. Its vibrant magenta-red flowers provide a significant visual impact during that time of the season.
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