Paeonia 'Pink Ardour' Itoh Peony
The Paeonia 'Pink Ardour' Itoh Peony is a compact, bushy hybrid known for its stunning blooms and adaptability. This plant reaches a mature height of 18 to 24 inches and spreads slightly wider. It produces huge, semi-double flowers featuring clear raspberry-pink petals accented by golden stamens, emitting a soft, seductive scent. The dark green foliage provides texture through summer, turning shades of purple or gold in autumn. Highly floriferous and long-lived, this peony thrives in sunny to partially shaded spots with moist, well-drained soil. It is naturally resistant to deer and rabbits, making it a dependable addition to borders and mixed beds.
$43.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
2385
/ 3331
#2385 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
+12%
Above average
Item Form
Bareroot
/ Bareroot
Who it's for
- Exceptional Structural Integrity
- Extended and Unique Bloom Display
- Superior Landscape Durability
Who should skip it
- Significant Initial Investment
- Slow to Establish and Mature
- Difficult to Propagate or Relocate
Key Specs
Item Form
Bareroot
Mature Height
2 Feet
Mature Width
4 Feet
Hardiness Zones
2 - 8
Bloom Color
Dark Pink
Foliage Color
Medium Green
Soil Preference
Humus-rich, medium moist, and freely draining
Features
- Combines best features of tree and herbaceous peonies (Itoh hybrid)
- Highly floriferous with huge, semi-double blooms
- Strong stems support blooms well
- Foliage provides texture and color interest into autumn
- Highly adaptable and low maintenance
- Naturally resistant to deer and rabbits
- Long-lived, potentially thriving for 100 years or more
- Suitable for use in beds, borders, or as cut flowers
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality of the 'Pink Ardour' root stock received, noting healthy, robust plants ready for planting. The primary draw is the stunning, unique design of the Itoh bloom itself. Gardeners are thrilled with the vibrant pink coloration and the impressive size of the flowers once established. While peonies require patience, buyers feel the initial investment is justified by the promise of a spectacular, long lasting garden centerpiece, confirming its status as a premium, high value perennial.
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