Fernleaf Peony

Description

Full sun, partial shade, deer and rabbit resistant, attracts butterflies, cut flowers, zone 3

Paeonia tenuifolia ‘Itoba’

Pot size #1

This is a herbaceous perennial with a more or less rounded form, and is relatively low maintenance. Most often used for mass planting and for general garden use. The peony flowers feature red cup-shaped flowers, lightly scented, bold colored, and have yellow centers. The leaves of this plant are deeply cut compound leaes that will remain green in color throughout the season. The Fernleaf Peony will grow up to be about 20 inches tall at maturity, and with a spread of 24 inches. It grows at a slow rate.

One of the earliest peonies to flower in the Spring. It is shrubby, has feathery foliage, and has eye-catching single flowers. It blossoms, one per stem, 4 inches in diameter.

Peonies are virtually pest free. Very useful and adaptable in the garden. Perfect to use a specimen plant, borders, ned, city gardens , or cottage gardens. Plant your peony away from trees and shrubs so that they don’t compete for food and moisture. Low maintenance. Best time to plant peonies is in early fall.

Prefers soil that is chalk, clay, loam, or sandy. Enjoys full sun or partial shade in rich, fertile, and well-drained soils. Provide a sheltered location. Staking may be required as the large Peony flowers tend to arch toward the ground and may be driven to the ground by heavy rain. Low maintenance but remove spent flowers and cut back plants after the foliage has died down in Fall. They are virtually carefree once established.