Yumi Itoh Peony
Best low-maintenance choice for gardeners seeking vibrant, long-lasting spring color.
Discover the Yumi™ (Beauty) Itoh Peony, a stunning herbaceous perennial from Monrovia Growers. This plant boasts exceptionally large, double yellow blooms with a nearly translucent quality and a light, pleasant fragrance. Its strong stems support a compact mound of foliage that remains attractive well into autumn. Ideal for adding vibrant color and a touch of elegance to your garden, this peony offers trouble-free beauty and easy care, thriving in full sun to partial shade.
$119.99
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Price vs Category Average
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Brand
Monrovia Growers
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Who it's for
- Gardeners wanting low-maintenance plants without staking requirements
- Landscapers seeking sophisticated, rare color palettes for garden focal points
- Designers prioritizing long-lasting foliage texture throughout the growing season
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious shoppers looking for affordable starter perennials
- Impatient gardeners needing immediate, high-volume floral displays
- Residents in warm climates lacking sufficient winter chill
Performance breakdown
Bloom Visual Impact
Translucent yellow petals create a striking focal point in any garden.
Structural Integrity
Sturdy stems eliminate the need for unsightly staking or support structures.
Seasonal Longevity
Attractive foliage maintains visual interest long after the spring blooms fade.
Maintenance Effort
A low-fuss perennial that thrives with minimal intervention from the gardener.
Fragrance Profile
Subtle floral notes provide a pleasant scent without overwhelming the space.
Growth Habit
Compact clumping makes this an ideal choice for smaller garden beds.
Key Specs
Brand
Monrovia Growers
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Mature Height
30 inches
Mature Width
30 inches
Light Needs
Full sun, Partial sun
Water Needs
Moderate
Care Level
Easy
Fragrance
Floral, Mild
Features
- Produces exceptionally large, double yellow blooms
- Features a light, pleasant fragrance
- Maintains strong stems for upright growth
- Foliage remains attractive into autumn
- Trouble-free, compact foliage
- Easy care plant
- Blooms in spring
- Clumping growth habit
What customers say
Consumers frequently highlight the exceptional quality and health of the Yumi Itoh Peony upon arrival. The consistent theme is the plant's reliable performance, delivering stunning, large blooms with unique coloration that truly elevates the garden. While this variety represents a premium investment, gardeners overwhelmingly feel the robust growth and strong stems confirm its superior value, making it a highly sought after and dependable choice.
Know before you buy
No, this variety is known for its strong, sturdy stems. They are designed to support the large, double blooms upright without the need for additional staking or support.
Since the Yumi Itoh Peony reaches a mature size of 30 inches in both height and width, you should space them at least 30 inches apart to allow for proper air circulation and to accommodate their clumping growth habit.
No, one of the benefits of this variety is that its foliage remains attractive and lush well into the autumn months, providing garden interest long after the flowers have faded.
No, the Yumi Itoh Peony is not considered pet-safe. It is best to plant it in an area of your garden that is inaccessible to curious pets.
Yes, this peony performs well in both full sun and partial shade. While it thrives in full sun, it is versatile enough to handle partial sun conditions, especially in hotter climates.
This plant has moderate water needs. You should aim to keep the soil consistently moist but well-drained, especially during the active growing season in spring.
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