Paeonia itoh 'Love Affair'
Intersectional Peony
- 6" semi-double, cupped milky-white flowers
- Bright yellow center stamens
- Bushy, dark green foliage
- Flowers mid-May into June
- Great for beds, borders and cutting gardens
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers full sun and rich, loose, average to moist, well-drained soil. Flowers can be deadheaded and foliage can be cut back in fall once it has died down. Plants are long-lived and do not need dividing for many years. Division can be done in fall. Fertilize once or twice a year with a low-nitrogen, balanced fertilizer (such as a bulb food). Plants benefit from a layer of compost or aged manure. Mulching the root zone can also be beneficial.
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Specimen
- Mass Planting
- Garden
- Low Maintenance
- Border or Bed
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Pollinators
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
Genus Overview: Paeonia
Common Name: Intersectional Peony
Vigorous, bushy habit with strong stems and glossy, dark green foliage. Beautiful single or semi-double flowers, often fragrant, come in a range of colors and bi-colors such as yellow, pink, red and lavender. Flowers bloom mid spring to early summer. Itoh peonies are hybrids, a cross between tree and herbaceous peonies. Great as a specimen, in groups, borders and cottage gardens.