There’s something quietly enchanting about watching Oochigeas ITOH Peony (*Paeonia* intersectional hybrid) unfurl its blooms each spring — those large, semi-double to double flowers open with deep purple flares at the center and soften outward into creamy blush pink, filling the air with a gentle, sweet fragrance.
Named for an Abenaki fairy tale from the 19th century, this intersectional hybrid — a cross between herbaceous and tree peonies — gives you the best of both: sturdy, dark green foliage that holds its shape all season long, without the flopping that plagues traditional herbaceous types. Plants grow 24–35 inches tall and wide, making them a reliable anchor for sunny borders or cottage-style gardens.
Plant in full sun with well-drained soil. Bareroot divisions ship in fall with approximately 3–5 eyes (5/8-eye roots ship first when available, 3/5 to follow).
For gardeners searching for fragrant intersectional peonies, long-blooming perennials for Pacific Northwest gardens, or rare ITOH peony varieties — this one is worth the wait.
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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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