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Julia Rose Itoh Peony

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6-8 inch flowers
Spicy fragrance
Attracts pollinators
Grows 28 inches tall
Deer-resistant perennial

The color combination on the huge, 6-8 in. flowers draws garden visitors in for a closer look. The semi-double flowers open strawberry red and lighten to apricot and pale yellow with vibrant plum tips. Julia Rose Itoh Peony, a cross between a bush peony and tree peony, grows 28 inches tall and seldom requires staking. Its fragrant flowers attract pollinators and butterflies—and the dark green, ornamental foliage stays attractive all season. A long-lived perennial, deer tend to pass it by. Plant in full sun to partial shade. Zones 3-9.

Estimated Shipping Date:

Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping timeframes outlined below. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August. Items that are overweight will require an additional shipping charge depending on weight.

Spring 2025 Shipping Schedule
ZONE	All Other Perennials & Potted Plants
3A-4A	4/28/25 - 5/30/25
4B	4/28/25 - 5/30/25
5A	4/28/25 - 5/30/25
5B	4/7/25 - 5/30/25
6A	3/24/25 - 5/30/25
6B	3/10/25 - 5/30/25
7A	2/24/25 - 5/30/25
7B	2/17/25 - 5/9/25
8A	2/17/25 - 5/9/25
8B	2/10/25 - 5/9/25
9A	2/10/25 - 5/9/25
9B	2/3/25 - 5/9/25
10A & B	2/3/25 - 5/9/25
Last Order Date	Zones 3A-7A: May 26, 2025 Zones 7B-10B: May 5, 2025

Additional Shipping Notes:

The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.

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Product Details

Botanical Name: Paeonia x 'Julia Rose'
Height: 28 - 28
Spacing:36 - 48"
Depth:Set crown with buds 1-2" below ground-level.
Spread:24-36"
Light Required:Full Sun, Partial Shade
Pollinator:Not needed.
Color: Semi-double flowers open strawberry red and lighten to apricot and pale yellow with plum tips
Size: Premium
Blooms: Late Spring, Early Summer
Zone: 3-9

Form: Perennial
Flower Form: Large, 6-8" single blooms
Soil Requirements: Acidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil
Growth Rate: Medium
Pruning: Remove spent flower stems after flowering to maintain an attractive plant all summer long.
Foliage: Glossy, deep green foliage. Very attractive and ornamental through-out the growing season.