Cytherea Peony

Paeonia hybrid 'Cytherea'

Pronunciation: pay-OHN-ee-uh
SKU #43562
4-8

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Large, intense coral-rose-colored, 6-inch wide, bowl-shaped, semi-double flowers on sturdy, upright stems. Bloom color softens as they age, creating a simultaneous bouquet of colors ranging from deep French rose to pale peachy pink. Attractive glossy, dark green, dissected foliage remains attractive through summer and fall. An herbaceous perennial.
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE: Fast growing; quickly reaches 24 in. tall, 24 to 36 in. wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-8

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Bloom TimeLate spring to early summer
Deciduous/EvergreenHerbaceous
Special FeaturesAttracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Fast Growing
Problems/SolutionsRabbit Resistant, Tolerates Urban Pollution
Growth RateFast
Flower AttributesFlowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers
Landscape UseBorder, Container
Flower ColorPink
Foliage ColorDark Green
Companion PlantsViburnum (Viburnum); Phlox (Phlox); Coneflower (Echinacea); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Catmint (Nepeta); Mock Orange (Philadelphus)
Care InstructionsThrives in organically rich, well-drained soil with a neutral pH. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established, reduce frequency. Remove spent blooms for a tidy appearance. Prune foliage in fall. Needs little fertilization; an annual side dressing of organic compost is beneficial.
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Bloom TimeLate spring to early summer
Deciduous/EvergreenHerbaceous
Special FeaturesAttracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Fast Growing
Problems/SolutionsRabbit Resistant, Tolerates Urban Pollution
Growth RateFast
Flower AttributesFlowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container
Flower ColorPink
Foliage ColorDark Green
Companion PlantsViburnum (Viburnum); Phlox (Phlox); Coneflower (Echinacea); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Catmint (Nepeta); Mock Orange (Philadelphus)
Care
Care InstructionsThrives in organically rich, well-drained soil with a neutral pH. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established, reduce frequency. Remove spent blooms for a tidy appearance. Prune foliage in fall. Needs little fertilization; an annual side dressing of organic compost is beneficial.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.