Itoh Lifetime Peony Collection

Breeders tried for centuries to cross a tree peony with a herbaceous peony, and create a hybrid with the best qualities of both. In 1948, Dr. Toichi Itoh, a Japanese horticulturalist, finally succeeded--and the Itoh peony was born. Until recently, these incredible, colourful plants were scarce and difficult to reproduce, and gardeners could expect to pay $1,000 or more for one. But due to new propagation techniques. Itoh peonies are much more available--and affordable!

Breck's is delighted to offer this exceptional Itoh Lifetime Peony Collection.

Includes one each of Bartzella, Kopper Kettle and Morning Lilac.

Bartzella: Uniquely yellow, extra-large flowers reaching 6-8" across form on a robust, winterhardy plant--and the blooms keep coming on side shoots for an entire month or more. Strong, woody stems hold the fragrant flowers upright, even after a heavy rain. The bush is dark green with lovely, large, deeply cut leaves. A very strong grower and prolific spreader, it makes a medium-large bush. Grand Champion flower of the 2002 American Peony Society Exhibition. Grows 32" tall with a 24-36" spread.

Kopper Kettle: These large, chameleon-like semi-double to double blooms are extraordinary! Flowers measuring 6-7" in diameter are a blend of red, yellow and orange that give them a copper appearance when seen from afar. They gradually fade to a cream colour, although their centres keep their brassy hue until season's end. Flowers are carried well above the foliage on stiff stems. Wonderful in cut-flower displays. Grows 26-28" tall with a 24-36" spread.

Morning Lilac: Fragrant and floriferous, this peony produces an abundance of delightful, 6" blooms all over its top and sides. These beauties give borders a pop of vibrant, fuchsia-purple colour, accentuated by darker purple and white stripes. Bright golden stamens shine in their centres. The single to semi-double flowers arrive in midseason, at the same time Bartzella and Kopper Kettle are flowering. Grows 26-28" tall with a 24-36" spread.