Garden Candy™ Peach - A - Licious™ Itoh Peony

Sweet as a summer peach! The Garden Candy™ Peach-A-Licious™ Itoh Peony (Paeonia × Itoh 'Smithopus5') is a delightful perennial bursting with semi-double blooms in luscious peach tones kissed with hints of coral and soft yellow centers. Growing 2-3 feet tall and wide, this compact gem blooms late spring into early summer, filling the garden with a gentle fragrance and romantic, painterly color.

As a modern Itoh hybrid, Peach-A-Licious™ blends the best qualities of Herbaceous and Tree Peonies. Strong, upright stems keep its oversized flowers standing tall without flopping, while the deeply cut, dark-green foliage creates a handsome, rounded mound. Multiple buds on each stem extend the bloom season, so your garden stays colorful longer. Even after flowering, its lush foliage continues to provide structure and beauty through fall.

Itoh Peonies are prized worldwide for their durability, longevity, and unmatched bloom quality. The Peach-A-Licious™ variety is a standout with its mouthwatering color palette, reliable performance, and irresistible fragrance - making it a must-have for collectors and casual gardeners alike!

Key Features

• Semi-double blooms in peach with coral and yellow tones
• Light fragrance, perfect for cut arrangements
• Blooms late spring through early summer
• Strong stems hold flowers upright without staking
• Compact, rounded mound 2-3 feet tall and wide
• Extended bloom period with multiple buds per stem
• Hybrid vigor from Tree and Herbaceous Peony parentage

Landscaping Uses

This compact Itoh Peony is just the right size to tuck into borders or showcase as a centerpiece.

• Perfect in mixed perennial beds
• Stunning specimen plant in cottage gardens
• Elegant front yard focal point
• Excellent for cutting gardens and bouquets
• Pairs beautifully with Roses, Irises, and Hostas

Care & Maintenance

The Garden Candy™ Peach-A-Licious™ Itoh Peony is a hardy herbaceous perennial thriving in USDA zones 3-9. With minimal care, it rewards you with decades of blooms.

• Planting Time: Best planted in spring or fall - Read How To Plant Peonies
• Sun Requirements: Full sun preferred, tolerates light afternoon shade
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained soil - avoid waterlogged conditions
• Moisture Needs: Keep evenly moist during establishment - use the Finger Test
• Mulch: Add a 3-4 inch layer of organic mulch for moisture retention and soil health
• Fertilization Needs: Balanced fertilizer in spring; compost is excellent, too
• Pruning Info: Deadhead spent blooms; cut back foliage after frost in fall (Read more about Peony After Flowering Care)
• Division Info: Rarely needed - Itoh Peonies dislike being disturbed
• Special Perks: Deer- and rabbit-resistant, low maintenance, long-lived

Don't forget your Nature Hills Root Booster to give your peony strong root support from day one!

A Peachy Garden Treat

With its soft, fruity-toned petals and reliable performance, the Peach-A-Licious™ Itoh Peony brings charm, fragrance, and lasting beauty to any garden. Compact, hardy, and elegant, it's a perennial treasure that keeps giving year after year. Order your Peach-A-Licious™ Itoh Peony today from Nature Hills and enjoy sweet garden color season after season!