Garden Candy™ Summer Sunset Itoh Peony
Product details
| Management number | 250718432 | Release Date | 2026/09/17 | List Price | US$48.37 | Model Number | 250718432 | ||
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The Garden Candy™ Summer Sunset Itoh Peony (Paeonia x 'Smithopus8') is a jaw-dropping hybrid Peony with layered blooms kissed by the sun. A cross between Herbaceous and Tree Peonies, this Itoh Peony boasts semi-double to fully double flowers that unfold in radiant shades of golden apricot, coral pink, and creamy blush.
Fragrant, long-lasting, and sturdy, it blooms in late spring to early summer, right when the garden is calling out for something extraordinary!
Its lush, dark green foliage forms a tidy, rounded mound about 2 to 3 feet tall and wide, staying attractive even after the blooms fade. The finely dissected leaves look fresh all season long and turn a lovely golden color in fall. While it doesn’t set seed pods like some other Peonies, the flowers are the main event—large, showy, and long-lasting, both on the plant and in a vase!
Key Features
- Itoh (Intersectional) hybrid Peony with coral, apricot, and cream blooms
- Fragrant mid-to-late spring bloom time
- 2–3 feet tall and wide
- Deer and rabbit-resistant
- Cold-hardy Zones 4–9
- Cut flower favorites with strong, upright stems
- Long-lasting foliage with golden fall color
Landscaping Uses
This rounded herbaceous perennial reaches about 2–3 feet tall and wide and makes a gorgeous mid-border plant with eye-popping appeal.
Plus, the Peonies' symbolism of prosperity, romance, and honor makes them a favorite for cutting gardens and special occasions!
- Perfect for perennial borders or island beds
- Great for mixed cottage gardens
- Use as a specimen or focal point
- Add to cutting gardens for showy, scented bouquets
- Excellent in large containers
- Pollinators flock to these blooms!
- Pairs beautifully with Salvias, Irises, and Ornamental Grasses
Care and Maintenance
Garden Candy™ Itoh Peonies like Summer Sunset are the best of both worlds—cold-hardy and deer-resistant like Herbaceous Peonies, with the large, exotic blooms of Tree Peonies.
Hardy in USDA Zones 4 through 9, this Peony is remarkably adaptable, thriving in everything from chilly northern gardens to warmer southern landscapes. With strong stems that don’t flop and no need for staking, it’s a low-maintenance masterpiece.
As an herbaceous perennial, this Peony dies back to the ground each fall and returns bigger and better in spring. It's easy to grow, sun-loving, and relatively unfussy. It's sun-loving, cold-hardy, and doesn't mind a humid summer—just ensure good spacing to prevent foliar disease issues like powdery mildew.
- Planting Time: Plant container Peonies in spring or fall, and plant bareroot Peonies in the autumn
- Sun Needs: Full sun to part shade (at least 6 hours of sun)
- Soil Needs: Well-drained, rich loam; tolerates clay if amended with compost
- Moisture Needs: Moderate; water deeply during dry spells
- Mulch: A 3–4 inch deep layer of bark mulch or arborist mulch keeps roots cool and retains moisture; compost in spring improves growth
- Fertilization Needs: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer
- Pruning Info: Cut back dead stems in fall; no need to deadhead, but removing spent blooms keeps it tidy
- Special Needs/Perks/Growing Tips and Tricks For Success:
- Deer and rabbit-resistant
- Pest and disease resistant
- Cold-hardy and heat tolerant
- Strong stems mean no staking needed
- Division Info: Can be divided in fall every 5 years if needed, but prefers to stay put once established due to the deep roots
- Read more on Peony after-flowering care in our Garden Blog!
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