Uses in the garden:
The ‘Hillary’ Itoh peony is a versatile addition to the garden, ideal for:
- Garden beds and borders.
- Containers and pots.
- Cut flower arrangements due to its long vase life and pleasant fragrance.
Itoh Peony ‘Hillary’
Is a highly valued, fragrant, intersectional hybrid known for its large, semi-double flowers that exhibit a beautiful color transformation as they mature. It combines the best traits of herbaceous peonies and tree peonies.
$64.95
Pot Size
Price
200mm
$64.95
| Foliage | The deep green, deeply lobed foliage is lush and remains attractive from spring until autumn, unlike many herbaceous peonies that may die back earlier. |
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| Plant Habit | It grows as a robust, rounded bush with strong, sturdy stems that hold the large blooms upright without needing staking, even after rain. It reaches a mature height of approximately 60–90 cm (2–3 feet). |
| Hardiness & Growth | 'Hillary' is very hardy (USDA Zones 4-8) and easy to grow, thriving in full sun to partial shade. Like other Itohs, it dies back to the ground in winter and requires a cold period to promote new spring growth. |
| Flower Size & Form | The semi-double to double flowers are substantial, typically 15–20 cm (6-8 inches) in diameter. |
| Color Transformation | Blooms open a luscious shade of deep, often raspberry, pink and fade to a soft cream or white with a pink tinge at the tips. The center often retains a red or yellow tuft, giving the flower a glowing, multi-tonal appearance. |