Peony Itoh 'First Arrival' #3

(Intersectional Peony) cross between garden type peony and tree peony; semi-double bright pink with lavender; 28 inches; full to partial sun; Zone 3

Intersectional peonies are created by crossing herbaceous garden types with woody tree types. They are often called "Itoh Peonies" because the original cross was first made successfully by Japanese nurseryman Mr. Tiochi Itoh in 1948. Intersectional Peonies offer the best qualities of both garden and tree peonies including: 

• Very large, tree peony-like flowers in colors not previously seen in herbaceous types
• Healthy, herbaceous foliage similar to tree peonies but with a bushy habit that does not require staking
• Strong, herbaceous stems that hold the flowers upright even after a heavy rain
• A longer bloom time due to additional flowers being produced on side shoots
• Extreme winter hardiness like herbaceous types but with increased vigor