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Paeonia Garden Candy® Summer Sunset™

Orange and yellow on the same plant

Nothing is better than the first sweet Summer Sunset, and with orange and yellow flowers on the same plant, we think you will agree this Garden Candy® ITOH is a must-have. From the breeding of Don Smith comes this stunning selection with flowers that begin yellow and age to cantaloupe orange. The deep olive green foliage makes the perfect backdrop for the beautiful flowers. Deer and mildew resistance are common traits in all the Garden Candy selections, as is maroon fall color, making these three-season plants for any garden.

 

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Who Am I?

  • Common Name:
    Summer Sunset ITOH peony
  • Botanical Name:
    Paeonia 'Smithopus8' PPAF
  • Type:
    Perennial

Cultural Details

TYPE

Perennial
  • Light:
    Full sun
  • Soil:
    Average garden soil
  • Moisture:
    Moist, but well drained and drought tolerant after established
  • Hardiness Zone
    3-8a
  • Bloom Time:
    Early Summer
  • Bloom Color:
    Yellow and orange
  • Size:
    3' tall by 3' wide
  • Diseases & Pests:
    Mildew and deer resistant

What Makes Me Special?

Is it yellow or orange? How about both on the same plant? A stunning combination.

Landscape Use

Borders, foundations, middle to back of the border

Origin

From the brilliant, patient breeding of New England's own Willy Wonka of flowers, Donald Smith. 

Pruning

Prune back any dead leaves to the ground in early spring, taking care not to disturb the new buds emerging from the soil. 

Propagation

Divisions
Tissue Culture

Who Am I?

  • Common Name:
    Summer Sunset ITOH peony
  • Botanical Name:
    Paeonia 'Smithopus8' PPAF
  • Type:
    Perennial

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