Plant Database
Yumi Iton Peony
Paeonia (Intersectional Irybird) × ‘Yellow Doodle Dandy’
Yumi Itoh Peony is a radiant and cheerful variety that brings a splash of pure, sunny color to the spring garden. It produces large, semi-double to double flowers in a clear, bright lemon-yellow that seems to glow from within. The blooms are held with perfect poise on the plant's characteristically strong, woody stems above a lush mound of deep green, dissected foliage. This intersectional hybrid offers the elusive true yellow color, combined with exceptional stem strength and a lengthy bloom time, making it a must-have for collectors and gardeners seeking something special.
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Vibrant Lemon-Yellow Blooms: Features large, glowing yellow flowers that are among the clearest and brightest in the peony world, with a central cluster of yellow stamens.
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Outstanding Stem Strength: Inherits incredibly sturdy stems that require absolutely no support, keeping the cheerful blooms standing tall in all weather.
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Extended Bloom Period: Provides a welcome 3-4 weeks of vibrant color in the garden, outlasting most herbaceous peonies.
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Clean, Attractive Foliage: The deep green, finely textured foliage remains clean and disease-free throughout the growing season, adding to its ornamental value.
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Unique & Valuable Specimen: Its rare color and superb garden traits make it a highly desirable and valuable plant for a prominent spot in the landscape.