Monrovia is introducing two Itoh peonies, which it will make available to independent garden centers before Mother’s Day. Itoh peonies date to 1948, when Japanese breeder Toichi Itoh cross-bred tree peonies with herbaceous peonies.
‘Takara’ has multi-hued, large flowers up to 6 inches wide. In early stages, the flower is light yellow with a deep pink flush, then matures to white with a faint pink wash and burgundy center. It blooms throughout May and June and is 3 feet tall and wide.
‘Misaka’ has large orange flowers that fade to a peachy yellow in full sun. It has a dark red center. ‘Misaka’ flowers more heavily than usual due to a high number of secondary buds.
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