There’s a moment in late spring when Yankee Double Dandy stops you mid-stride — its deeply ruffled, raspberry-red blooms are simply that arresting. This Itoh peony is a hybrid that earns its place in the garden through structure as much as beauty. Strong, upright stems hold those oversized flowers without staking, so you get the drama of a peony with none of the fuss.
Plant it in full sun to part sun in rich, well-drained soil with consistent moisture during active growth. It reaches 24–36 inches tall and spreads 30–48 inches wide — substantial enough to anchor a mixed border or supply a cutting garden for years. Hardy in USDA Zones 3–8, it returns reliably each season. Cut stems to the ground after frost.
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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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