Paeonia Itoh Canary Brilliant - Itoh Peony

Paeonia 'Canary Brillant' is a beautiful herbaceous peony with semi-double salmon-pink flowers with creamy reflections.

This opulent perennial peony has alternate and compound deciduous leaves with green leaflets. In May, it bears large solitary semi-double flowers, 20cm (8in) in diameter, at the ends of long semi-rigid stems measuring 80cm (32in) in height.

'Canary Brillant' dislikes heavy soils saturated with water, especially in winter. Improve your garden soil with sand and compost. Apply compost every year in March. Avoid permanent mulching to prevent diseases. A location with filtered sunlight is ideal for a beautiful flowering.

'Canary Brillant' should be planted in groups of 3 plants in a shrub or perennial bed. It pairs beautifully with irises or roses. The cut flowers in a bouquet are stunning.

Tip: Herbaceous peonies should not be planted more than 3cm (1in) deep, otherwise it will take several years for them to bloom again.