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Paeonia Itoh Julia Rose

Paeonia x Itoh Julia Rose
Itoh Peony, Intersectional Peony

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For once, I must say that the young plant arrived in very good condition. Not damaged at all. I must congratulate the packer. It was perfectly well secured. It did not suffer during transportation. Chronopost is quite fast and it appears that they respected the orientation of the package, upright and upside down. As for the flowers, we will have to wait until next year. So, overall, a good evaluation.

Danièle A. de DRAVEIL (91) le 12 Mai 2020, 12/05/2020

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Value-for-money
This herbaceous peony offers semi-double flowers of 16 cm (6in), softly multicoloured, coquettishly painted with pink and apricot on a soft yellow background, an unusual colour for these plants Flowering end of May.
Flower size
16 cm
Height at maturity
75 cm
Spread at maturity
75 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time October to November
Recommended planting time February to May, September to November
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Description

The Julia Rose Itoh Peony is part of a category of hybrids resulting from a cross between a tree peony and an herbaceous peony, characterised by significant growth and the production of flowers similar to those of tree varieties, carried on very strong stems that do not bend under the weight of the flowers. This one is equipped with rather unusual flowers of tender multicoloured hues. Different shades of pink and apricot on a soft yellow background jostle on semi-double and slightly ruffled corollas of a beautiful size. This variety blooms rather late, towards the end of May.

This opulent hybrid herbaceous peony belongs, like its two parents, to the peony family. Itoh peonies are the result of the work carried out by the Japanese breeder Toichi Itoh, starting in 1948, who bequeathed them his name. These plants, known as 'intersectional', are exceptional perennials that bring together the qualities of herbaceous and tree species, combining the vigour of herbaceous peonies with all the splendour of tree peonies, in terms of both foliage and flowering.

'Julia Rose' is a creation by Anderson dating from 1989. The plant reaches maturity with a clump of about 75 cm (30in) in height with a spread of 60 cm (24in), sometimes more. Its growth is rather slow, but faster than that of tree peonies. The plant develops large deciduous leaves, alternate, composed of dark green and pointed leaflets. The flowering takes place for one month precisely from May 25th to June 25th, and in abundance. Semi-rigid leafy stems appear carrying large buds at their tips that open into large solitary, semi-double flowers, 16 cm (6in) in diameter. They are composed of petals with a silky appearance, presenting a wide range of colours, starting with a pretty deep old pink at the base. The centre of the flower is occupied by cream-colored stamens. The plant disappears in winter, surviving in the form of buds located at the surface of the soil.

The Itoh Peony hates heavy waterlogged soils, especially in winter, and appreciates partially shaded locations such as the edge of a grove or the shelter of a hedge. It is an exceptional plant that deserves a prime location. It is often planted in groups of 3 in a shrub or perennial bed. They create beautiful combinations with irises or roses, as well as catmints, foxgloves, bellflowers, lupins, columbines, or daisies. Cut peony flowers are truly wonderful in a bouquet with lilacs and bellflowers.

Tips: Herbaceous peonies should not be buried more than 3cm (1in) deep, otherwise they will take several years to bloom again.

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Paeonia Itoh Julia Rose (Flowering) Flowering
Paeonia Itoh Julia Rose (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time May to June
Inflorescence Solitary
Flower size 16 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour dark green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 75 cm
Spread at maturity 75 cm
Growth rate slow

Botanical data

Genus

Paeonia

Species

x Itoh

Cultivar

Julia Rose

Family

Ranunculaceae

Other common names

Itoh Peony, Intersectional Peony

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference844791

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Planting and care

The Julia Rose Itoh Peony is planted from mid-September to April, leaving a spacing of 80cm (32in), in fertile, deep, humus-bearing, moist and well-drained soil. Choose a sunny but not scorching location, with partial shade in hotter southern regions. Avoid permanent mulching as it can bring diseases, and apply rose fertiliser or compost in March. Pruning is unnecessary, but remove faded flowers and stained parts to prevent fungal diseases. Divide old clumps in autumn but only if the plant becomes overcrowded; please note that peonies have fragile roots and dislike being moved, and following this operation the plant may not flower for several years. Between February and April or October and November, cut the foliage down to ground level. Provide a support stake for the floral stems.

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Planting period

Best planting time October to November
Recommended planting time February to May, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Border, Edge of border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, rich, well-drained

Care

Pruning instructions Between February and April or October and November, cut the foliage down to the ground. Remove the faded flowers.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time February to March, July, October to November
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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