Peony 'Takara (Treasure) Itoh'

Large flowers up to six inches across provide an unusual and exquisite ever-changing blend of colors. When opening, blooms appear mostly pink, but are actually light yellow heavily flushed with deep lavender pink. As flowers mature, the pink and yellow fades to pale white, with a large dark burgundy flare in the center. Blooms appear early May through end of June. Finely cut dark green foliage and a rounded form to three feet tall and wide make this an excellent landscape plant. Hybridized by Don Smith, a leading Itoh Peony breeder.

Key Features

• Large flowers up to 6 inches with dynamic color changes
• Opens pink/yellow, matures to pale white with burgundy flare
• Long bloom season: early May to late June
• Finely cut dark green foliage, rounded form
• Hybridized by Don Smith
• Photo credit: Doreen Wynja

Growing Conditions

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  Full Sun, Partial Sun
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  Moderate Water

Landscape Uses

A magnificent specimen plant for a prominent location. The evolving flower colors provide weeks of visual interest. Excellent in mixed borders or as a focal point in a perennial bed.