Paeonia Itoh 'Pink Double Dandy'

Paeonia Itoh 'Pink Double Dandy' is a special intersectional peony that perfectly combines elegance, strong growth, and a natural appearance. This exclusive Itoh hybrid blooms from mid to late in the peony season and surprises with refined soft pink flowers framed by striking dark pink edges. The subtle color contrast gives each flower a unique and vibrant look, making 'Pink Double Dandy' a stylish eye-catcher in any border.

The single flowers have an open shape that makes the golden-yellow stamens fully visible. This not only creates a beautiful splash of color, but also makes the flowers particularly attractive to bees, bumblebees, and other pollinating insects. Paeonia Itoh 'Pink Double Dandy' is therefore an excellent choice for anyone who wants to create an elegant and insect-friendly garden.

As is characteristic of Itoh peonies, this cultivar features a compact, vigorous growth habit and sturdy stems that provide excellent support for the flowers. The flowers remain beautifully upright, even during rainy weather, while the healthy, deeply incised dark green foliage remains decorative throughout the entire growing season. As a result, the plant retains high ornamental value even after flowering.

Paeonia Itoh 'Pink Double Dandy' grows best in a sunny to lightly shaded location in well-drained, humus-rich soil. Once well established, this hardy perennial is particularly low-maintenance and can continue to grow in the same spot for decades. Year after year, the plant develops into a richly flowering, full clump that becomes increasingly impressive.

Thanks to its soft colors, 'Pink Double Dandy' combines perfectly with blue salvias, lavender, catnip, ornamental grasses, and white-flowering perennials. This cultivar also comes into its own in natural plantings or modern borders. Furthermore, the graceful flowers are suitable for loose, natural bouquets.

With its refined flower color, striking dark pink petal margins, and strong attraction to pollinating insects, Paeonia Itoh 'Pink Double Dandy' is a beautiful choice for lovers of exclusive and long-lasting garden plants.