Peony itoh Hillary
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Product Description - Peony itoh Hillary
The Peony Hillary, an exquisite Itoh hybrid introduced in 1999 by pioneering breeder Roger F. Anderson, is a captivating fusion of herbaceous and tree peony heritage, earning the prestigious Award of Landscape Merit for its outstanding garden performance. This variety unveils large, semi-double flowers spanning 6–8 inches across, emerging in a striking creamy red hue that evokes the soft glow of a dawn-lit rose, gradually fading to a delicate cream while retaining a deeper, rosy-speckled center for a mesmerizing two-tone effect reminiscent of a watercolor masterpiece. The loosely ruffled petals, lightly layered around a radiant crown of golden-yellow anthers, create an airy yet substantial form, releasing a sweet, lemony fragrance that mingles citrus freshness with classic peony allure. With up to 30–50 prolific blooms per mature plant and an extended flowering display lasting 3–4 weeks, 'Hillary' offers a prolonged spectacle of evolving color and texture.
The practical excellence of Peony Hillary shines as brightly as its petals, delivering a compact, low-maintenance performer that adapts seamlessly to various settings with its inherent vigor and resilience. Its sturdy, herbaceous stems, reaching 60–75 cm and bolstered by the woody traits of its tree peony lineage, provide robust support for the generous blooms without staking, ensuring an upright, pristine presentation in USDA zones 3–8. Thriving in full sun to partial shade with fertile, well-drained soils, this hybrid establishes readily but proves exceptionally drought-tolerant and disease-resistant once mature. The finely divided, glossy dark green leaves form a bushy, rounded mound up to 75–90 cm wide, maintaining lush appeal through summer and subtly bronzing in autumn for year-round interest that suits small gardens, containers, or mass plantings. Ideal for sunny borders or as cut flowers with 7–10 days of vase life, 'Hillary' infuses spaces with radiant sophistication.
- Plant type: Intersectional (Itoh hybrid) Peony
- Color: Creamy red fading to cream with rosy-speckled center and golden-yellow anthers
- Plant height: 60–75 cm
- Flowering period: Midseason (late May–June)
Product Details - Peony itoh Hillary
| Price per package | €35,95 |
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| Subvarieties | ITOH Peonies |
| Plant Height | 60-65 cm |
| Flower Colour | Multicolor |
| Plant Size | 3-5 eyes |
| Indoor plant | No |
| Suitable as cutting flower | Yes |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 3-4 |
| Leaf Colour | Green |
| Flowering Month | June |
How to Plant - Peony itoh Hillary
Guide and tips for planting peony plants and bulbs
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Choose a sunny spot in your garden with well-draining soil.
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Dig a hole that is 2-3 times wider than the diameter of the peony bulb or root and deep enough to accommodate it comfortably.
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Mix some compost or other organic matter into the soil at the bottom of the hole.
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Place the peony bulb or root in the hole with the "eyes" (small buds) facing up and the crown (thickened stem base) no more than 1-2 inches below the soil surface.
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Fill the hole with soil and gently firm the soil around the bulb or root.
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Water the soil until it is evenly moist.
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Cover the area with a layer of mulch to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
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Water the plant regularly, making sure not to let the soil dry out completely.
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As the plant grows, provide support to the stem to prevent it from bending or breaking.
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After the flowers have faded, cut the stem off at the base and continue to care for the plant by watering it regularly and providing it with full sun or partial shade.
Delivery - Peony itoh Hillary
Secure delivery across Europe
We deliver flower bulbs, seeds, perennials, roses and other plants to more than 30 countries across Europe. The standard delivery charge is added on orders depending on the country where you live.
To guarantee the best result and quality of our plants and bulbs, we dispatch all our orders at the right planting period. We monitor harvests in The Netherlands and weather conditions across Europe and start shipping our orders according to the following schedule:
- Summer Flowering Bulbs (dahlias, gladioli, begonias, etc.) - from 23 March until 1 July.
- Spring Flowering Bulbs (tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, etc.) - from 20 September until 1 December.
- Seeds and Garden Tools – all year round
- Roses, Perennials (except peonies), Bushes and other plants in pots - from 1 March until 1 June.
Product Reviews - Peony itoh Hillary
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Peony itoh Hillary