Itopa Shakuyaki peony
Paeonia 'Itopa Shakuyaki'
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 24 inches tallup to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Red with yellow stamens
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Itopa Shakuyaki' peony (Paeonia 'Itopa Shakuyaki') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, cottage gardens, and specimen plantings. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average moisture. Red blooms with yellow stamens are fragrant and attract butterflies and bees. Deer and rabbits usually look elsewhere for a meal. It reaches about 24 inches tall and wide.
Pairs well with Blue Mouse Ears hosta, Baby's breath, and Blonde Ambition blue grama.