BELL NURSERY Bartzella Peony
Best premium plant for gardeners seeking vibrant, long lasting blooms.
The Bartzella Peony is a stunning Itoh hybrid shrub, celebrated for its award-winning blooms. This plant produces large, double flowers in a vibrant combination of bright yellow and deep red, making it a standout in any garden. It thrives in full sun and is known to attract butterflies, adding life and color to your outdoor space. With its deer-resistant nature and manageable mature size, this peony is a beautiful and practical choice for gardeners seeking both elegance and ease of care. It ships at a height of 11 inches, ready to establish and flourish.
$40.91
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
866
/ 2688
#866 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
+4%
Above average
Model #
31
/ PEONYBARPK
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking unique, show-stopping flowers for their landscape.
- Busy gardeners desiring low-maintenance, sturdy plants that stand tall.
- Homeowners wanting continuous garden beauty beyond the flowering period.
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious gardeners or those planning large-scale plantings.
- Impatient gardeners expecting immediate, prolific flowering from new plants.
- Gardeners with challenging soil conditions or predominantly shady yards.
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Award-winning double blooms provide a striking focal point for any garden.
Maintenance Ease
Deer resistance and manageable growth habits simplify long-term landscape upkeep.
Pollinator Appeal
Vibrant color profile serves as a natural magnet for local butterflies.
Establishment Potential
Three-gallon container size ensures a robust root system for quick planting.
Sunlight Versatility
Requires full sun exposure to achieve optimal bloom density and health.
Botanical Prestige
Gold medal status confirms superior genetics and proven horticultural performance.
Key Specs
Model #
PEONY3BAR1PK
Brand Name
BELL NURSERY
Plant Type
Live Shrub
Container Size
3 Gal.
Bloom Time
Spring
Bloom Color
Yellow, Deep Red
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Deer Resistant
Yes
Features
- Award-winning double blooms in yellow and deep red
- Attracts butterflies to your garden
- Deer resistant for protection
- Thrives in full sun conditions
- Blooms in the spring season
- Comes in a 3-gallon container
What customers say
Customers consistently express high satisfaction with this peony, frequently praising the robust health of the plant upon arrival. Many highlight its strong root system and careful packaging, which contribute to successful establishment. The eventual display of vibrant, large blooms is often described as stunning and well worth the initial wait for maturity. This consistent performance and beautiful outcome affirm its premium quality and excellent value for money, making it a highly recommended choice for garden enthusiasts.
Know before you buy
An Itoh hybrid is a cross between a tree peony and a herbaceous peony. This combination results in a plant with the sturdy, woody stems of a tree peony and the vibrant, large blooms of a herbaceous variety, making it less likely to flop over.
Since this shrub reaches a mature size of approximately 3 feet by 4 feet, you should provide at least 4 feet of space between the center of the plant and any neighboring shrubs or structures to allow for proper airflow and growth.
Yes, this variety performs best in full sun, which means at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight daily. Planting it in a shaded area will likely result in fewer blooms and weaker stems.
While no plant is completely deer-proof, the Bartzella Peony is considered deer resistant because deer generally find the foliage and stems unpalatable. It is a reliable choice for gardens in areas with high deer traffic.
The Bartzella Peony blooms in the spring. As a young plant arriving in a 3-gallon container, it may take one or two seasons to fully establish its root system before it produces its signature large, double blooms.
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