Paeonia x ITOH 'Lollipop'
Lollipop Itoh Peony
- Yellow blooms with streaks and splotches of reds and purples
- Shorter than most peonies
- Dark green ornamental foliage
- Blooms from May into June
- Category: Perennial
- Hardiness Zone: 3-8
- Height: 1-2 ft
- Spread: 1-2 ft
- Bloom Color: Multi-Color, Yellow Shades
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
Itoh peonies are a cross between a general peony and tree peony. The roots are easy to divide, and the blooms are highly decorative. It is not unusual for itoh peonies to produce fifty or more blooms after established! Even after flowers are past, the foliage maintains beauty and remains a focal point in the garden. Lollipop brings cheerful, showy blooms year after year. Flowers feature streaks and splotches of reds and purples. While it may be on the shorter side, it does not fail to impress.
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Habit
| • | Mounding |
Soil Moisture
| • | Moist, Well-Drained |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Paeonia x ITOH 'Lollipop'
Easily grown in fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Performs best in full sun to partial shade. Before planting, add compost to soil. Remove past blooms. Cut foliage to the ground in fall. Plants are long-lived, but do not need to be divided and can be left undisturbed for years. Fertilize once a year.