Paeonia x 'Gordon E Simonson'

Peonies have been a well-loved element of gardens for centuries but the Itoh peonies only came into being in 1948 when Toichi Itoh, a Japanese nurseryman, crossed tree peonies with herbaceous varieties. The resulting hybrids have large blooms on sturdy stems that don't require staking, and stay around three feet tall and wide. 'Gordon E. Simonson' has exceptionally large, semi-double flowers that emerge in late spring to early summer, in an eye-catching shade of fuchsia. Small enough to live in large container planters, this peony can also dress up garden borders - just be sure it gets enough sun to maximize blooms.

Common Name: Itoh peony

Plant Type: Perennial

Mature Size: 2 - 3 feet tall and wide

Growth Rate: Moderate

Cold Hardiness: -30°

Light:

• Full Sun
• Afternoon Sun

Foliage Color: Green

Bloom Color: Pink

Bloom Time:

• Spring
• Summer

Structure: Mounding

Characteristics:

• Attracts pollinators
• Container Lover
• Cut flower friendly
• Deer-resistant
• Fragrant

Photos: Real images, not stock photos

Please Note: When Ground Shipping is selected, plants will be shipped on the following Monday to help maintain the plant quality.