There’s something quietly theatrical about a peony that names itself so boldly — and Scrumdidleumptious (*Paeonia* Itoh hybrid) earns every syllable. When those enormous, richly colored blooms open in late spring, you’ll understand the confidence.
Itoh peonies are the best of both worlds: they carry the extravagant flower size of tree peonies on the sturdy, cold-hardy frame of an herbaceous peony. Strong stems hold blooms upright without staking — a genuine relief in a cutting garden or mixed border. Expect a well-mannered clump reaching 24–36 inches tall and 30–48 inches wide.
Give it full sun to part sun, rich and well-drained soil, and consistent moisture during active growth. Hardy in USDA zones 3–8. After frost, cut stems to the ground — that’s it.
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Peonies ship in fall (September–November) when fully dormant and bare root.
Fall planting gives roots a full season to establish in warm soil before winter. Cold stratification triggers strong, healthy spring growth and reliable bloom production. Spring-shipped peonies experience root damage during active growth, transplant shock during their bloom cycle, and often lose an entire growing season.
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