Julia Rose Itoh Peony - 5 Gallon

Julia Rose is an Itoh (intersectional) peony—valued for big blooms, strong stems, and a vigorous, garden-friendly habit. It provides a full, lush presence in borders and containers.

• Botanical name: Paeonia (Intersectional hybrid) x ‘Julia Rose’
• Plant type: Herbaceous perennial
• Growth habit: Full, mounding clump

Large, double flowers deliver a refined, warm-toned look—soft apricot petals accented with blended reddish-purple tips and a bright yellow center.

• Flower form: Double
• Primary tones: Apricot and yellow
• Accent tones: Reddish-purple tips

Blooms are pleasantly fragrant with a lightly spicy note—perfect for cutting and bringing indoors.

• Scent: Pleasantly fragrant
• Fragrance profile: Lightly spicy

Julia Rose peony blooms in late spring, providing a lush, romantic display as spring transitions toward summer.

• Bloom time: Late spring

A fast-growing Itoh peony that quickly forms a substantial clump, ideal for adding structure and flower impact without overwhelming smaller gardens.

• Mature size: 2–3 ft. tall and 2–3 ft. wide
• Growth rate: Fast

Strong stems hold the large flowers upright naturally—no staking required, even when the plant is in full bloom.

• Staking: Not needed
• Benefit: Upright blooms improve garden presentation and cut-flower quality

Plant in full sun for maximum bloom and best growth, with partial sun also suitable—especially where summers are hot.

• Light: Full sun to partial sun

Keep soil evenly moist but never waterlogged. Deep, regular watering during the first growing season helps establish a strong root system.

• Water: Keep soil moist, but not soggy
• Establishment: Water deeply and regularly in the first growing season
• After establishment: Reduce frequency while maintaining even moisture

Provide enriched, slightly acidic, well-drained soil that stays moist. Plant with the crown slightly below soil level for best long-term performance.

• Soil: Enriched, slightly acidic, well-drained, moist
• Planting depth: Crown slightly below soil level
• Tip: Avoid soggy or poorly drained sites

Support vigorous growth and flowering by improving soil over time. A yearly compost side dressing helps maintain fertility and structure.

• Annual care: Side dress with organic compost once per year
• Best practice: Maintain consistent moisture with good drainage

Simple seasonal maintenance keeps plants tidy and supports next year’s bloom performance.

• Remove spent blooms after flowering
• Prune back foliage in the fall

A premium choice for borders and large containers, with blooms that also shine as cut flowers in spring arrangements.

• Landscape use: Border, container
• Cut flowers: Excellent for bouquets
• Design tip: Place where fragrance and bloom detail can be enjoyed up close

Built for easy performance in real-world gardens, with helpful resistance traits and a dependable growth habit.

• Special features: Easy care, fast growing
• Problem solving: Deer resistant; tolerates urban pollution

Pair with shrubs and perennials that complement late-spring bloom and provide layered texture through summer.

• Hydrangea (Hydrangea)
• Mock Orange (Philadelphus)
• Coneflower (Echinacea)
• Phlox (Phlox)
• Bellflower (Campanula)

Itoh peonies (intersectional hybrids) were first hybridized in 1948 as a cross between woody tree peonies and herbaceous peonies. They are known for enormous blooms and tree-peony-like foliage combined with vigorous growth and strong stems that hold flowers upright without staking. Stems die back in fall and should be cut back like other herbaceous peonies.

A hardy, long-lived perennial for temperate climates, returning each year with lush growth and late-spring blooms.

• Growing zones: 4–9
• SKU: 03913
• Pronunciation: pay-OHN-ee-uh