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Peony Magical Mystery Tour (Smith) (ITOH )
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Product Description - Peony Magical Mystery Tour (Smith) (ITOH )
The Peony Magical Mystery Tour, a whimsical Itoh hybrid introduced in 2002 by the innovative breeder D.R. Smith, is a true horticultural adventure, creating a symphony of ever-shifting colors that lives up to its Beatles-inspired name. This intersectional marvel—crossing the herbaceous peony 'Martha W.' with the golden allure of 'Golden Era'—unveils large, semi-double to fully double flowers, spanning 6–8 inches across, that burst open in a bold, deep orange hue reminiscent of a vibrant sunset. As the blooms mature over their extended display, they embark on a mesmerizing tour: transitioning through lush corals and peaches to soft pinks, then settling into a creamy white canvas splashed with pink stripes, patches, and cerise-lilac edgings, accented by subtle lavender highlights and red flares at the petal bases for a kaleidoscopic effect that changes with every glance. Surrounding this dynamic palette is a luminous cluster of golden-yellow stamens, while a light, sweet fragrance with citrusy undertones wafts gently through the air. With up to 50 prolific flowers cascading over mature plants in a prolonged midseason show lasting 3–4 weeks, 'Magical Mystery Tour' delivers an explosion of multicolored wonder.
The practical excellence of Peony Magical Mystery Tour rivals its fantastical aesthetics, offering a vigorous, low-maintenance performer that grows quickly into a substantial, bushy mound ideal for modern or whimsical landscapes. Its sturdy, rigid stems, reaching 70–80 cm and fortified by the woody resilience of its tree peony heritage, provide unyielding support for the generous blooms through rain, wind, or summer heat without staking, ensuring an upright, flawless presentation in USDA zones 3–8. Thriving in full sun to partial shade with fertile, well-drained soils, this hybrid establishes rapidly with moderate watering and becomes exceptionally drought-tolerant and resistant to pests and diseases once mature, promising decades of reliable, uniform flowering. The handsome, deeply divided dark green foliage—reminiscent of tree peonies—forms a wide-spreading mound up to 75–90 cm across, maintaining lush structure through summer, and transitioning to warm purplish-gold or bronze tones in autumn for striking seasonal interest. Perfect for sunny mixed borders, as a long-lasting cut flower with 7–10 days of vase life, or as a vibrant accent in cottage, contemporary, or themed gardens, 'Magical Mystery Tour' infuses spaces with a sense of adventurous delight and radiant sophistication.
- Plant type: Intersectional (Itoh hybrid) Peony
- Color: Deep orange opening to coral-peach-pink, fading to cream with pink stripes, patches, and lilac edgings
- Plant height: 70–80 cm
- Flowering period: Midseason (late May–June)
Product Details - Peony Magical Mystery Tour (Smith) (ITOH )
| Price per package | €19,47 |
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| Subvarieties | ITOH Peonies |
| Plant Height | 60-80 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 Magical Mystery Tour (Smith) (ITOH )
Planting & Care Instructions
Peonies are hardy, long-lived perennials valued for their large flowers and excellent performance in borders, flower beds and cutting gardens. Bare-root peonies need time to establish, but once settled they can return and flower for many years.
- Planting time: Plant bare-root peonies in March–May or September–November, when the soil is workable and not frozen. Established plants generally flower from May to June, depending on the variety and local climate.
- Position & soil: Choose a position in full sun or partial shade. Peonies perform best in rich, loose and well-drained soil. Avoid areas where water tends to collect.
- Planting depth & spacing: Spread the roots naturally in the planting hole and position them approximately 5–7 cm deep. Keep the crown and growth buds close to the soil surface and avoid planting too deeply. Leave approximately 60–90 cm between plants.
- Watering: Water thoroughly after planting. Keep the soil evenly moist during establishment, especially during dry periods, but avoid waterlogging.
- Growing in containers: Peonies can be grown in large, deep containers with drainage holes and a rich, well-drained potting mix. Allow enough space for the root system to develop.
- During the first season: Bare-root peonies may focus mainly on developing roots during their first year. Flowering can be limited or may begin in a later season as the plant becomes established.
- After flowering: Remove faded flowers if desired, but keep the healthy foliage throughout summer. Cut the stems back only after the foliage has naturally declined at the end of the growing season.
- Returning each year: Peonies are long-lived, winter-hardy perennials and can return and flower for many years when planted correctly and left relatively undisturbed.
Delivery - Peony Magical Mystery Tour (Smith) (ITOH )
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 Magical Mystery Tour (Smith) (ITOH )
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Peony Magical Mystery Tour (Smith) (ITOH )