Paeonia ‘Sonoma Blessing’ [Intersectional Peony]

Name: Paeonia 'Sonoma Blessing' [Intersectional Peony]
SKU: 223053
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£40.00

Paeonia ‘Sonoma Blessing’ in a 4 litre pot with a height of approximately 30cm.

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Summary

Description

An Intersectional Peony, also known as an 'Itoh' peony, is a hybrid type of peony that results from crossing a herbaceous peony with a tree peony. These hybrids combine the best characteristics of both parents, resulting in plants with large, showy flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer, and have a longer bloom time than either of the parents. The foliage is green and glossy and the stems are thicker, more sturdy and woodier than the herbaceous peonies, making them less susceptible to wind damage. They are also less cold-sensitive than tree peonies. They are long-lived, hardy, and easy to care for, making them a popular choice for gardens. They can be used in the same way as herbaceous peonies, they can be planted in borders, mixed with other perennials, or as specimen plants.

Key Facts

Common Name(s):Itoh Peony 'Sonoma Blessing'
Hardiness:Fully hardy
How big will I get? Paeonia 'Sonoma Blessing' [Intersectional 'Itoh' Peony] can grow to a height of 0.7m and a spread of 0.9m.
Did You Know That:The name "Itoh" comes from the breeder Toichi Itoh, who first created this type of peony in the 1940s?

Plant Calendar

A rough guide to how this plant will change through the year.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	June	July	Aug	Sept	Oct	Nov	Dec
Flowering Time
Foliage Colour

J	F	M	A	M	J	J	A	S	O	N	D

Care Guide

Soil Requirements

Paeonia 'Sonoma Blessing' [Intersectional 'Itoh' Peony] prefers moist but well-draining soil. This plant can grow in soil with a wide range of pH levels, it is not picky about the pH level of the soil.

Best Position

Paeonia 'Sonoma Blessing' [Intersectional 'Itoh' Peony] prefers a sheltered position and can cope with either full sun or partial shade.

Maintenance

Paeonia 'Sonoma Blessing' [Intersectional 'Itoh' Peony] should be trimmed regularly to remove any fading flower spikes, and then can be cut down to the base after flowering.

Pest, Diseases and Wildlife

Paeonia 'Sonoma Blessing' [Intersectional 'Itoh' Peony] can have problems with virus and honey fungus, it can be vulnerable to certain diseases such as eelworm. It is toxic to cats, dogs, horses and people.