ITOH PEONY PLANTS: Best Peonies in the Garden

[@BBQNBLUES]

Your Property is so Pretty ! Love the curving driveway & Natural looking plantings.

[@plantvibrations]

Thanks Glenn!!

[@magicmegan4290]

I love peones and this video was very helpful for me. Thank you for giving explanation on the rhizome and how deep to plant. I have two peones that haven't flowered in full shade and now I know to transplant them to a place with more sun.

[@plantvibrations]

Yes move them to more sun! At least half a day

[@giardinodialberi8751]

There may be a chance of finding an Itoh peony at reduced prices at Home Depot. Hoping they care for the plant properly, if you can wait until after the blooms fade, your store might put the Itoh's on clearance for half price. Since SRPs are a whopping $50 or $60, it's worthwhile to do some scouting.

[@plantvibrations]

Nice tip!

[@deborahtroeller6237]

Wow, talk about good timing! I was at Home Depot buying plant today to buy some plant supports and serendipitously found some yellow Itoh peonies, very full and healthy but no buds or signs of past blooms even though it's already close to the end of June so naturally I'm sketchy about purchasing them. I just left a question about this so hopefully I get a positive reply in time to snap some up!

[@carriesmith9943]

I found a yellow Itoh peony on clearance at Lowes about 3 years ago! It was still expensive even on clearance. Every year I get more blooms! Just beautiful!

[@lauracampa1838]

I am watching this video because I bought my first Itoh P today at HD. Bare root, for $15. Very good size, weights 2-3 pounds and the eyes are starting to sprout. I am so excited! Sounds like I made a great purchase!! 🥰

[@plantvibrations]

Wow that's one honking bare root! great purchase indeed!

[@marcydobbs1653]

Clear and concise explanation. I love peonies. Time to tru my hand at Itoh peonies. Thanks.

[@plantvibrations]

You’ll love them!

[@KellyLoom1s]

I don’t speak Japanese, but my mom lived in Japan for a few years and pronounces itoh the same way you do. For what it’s worth 👍🏻

[@plantvibrations]

Haha awesome!! Thank youuuu

[@boabysands123]

@@plantvibrations Yeah, sounds good to me. The Japanese would lengthen the second syllable ee-tOHh. The name comes from the Japanese breeder of the first of these hybrid peonies - Dr. Toichi Itō.

[@donnaikin7397]

Loved the video. Your plant and planting knowledge is way up there. Great job, well done 👍😁👏🥰

[@plantvibrations]

Thank you Donna!!!

[@adamlovesgod1187]

Beautiful plants thank you for the information as always. Take care and God Bless

[@plantvibrations]

God bless you too!

[@stroud901]

Hi Devin, I love my ITOH peonies and I agree that planting potted Itoh peonies is the easiest way to plant them.

[@plantvibrations]

They really are the best peonies to grow!

[@tinahadden9965]

Great video, full of relevant information. I can't wait to get my new Itoh peony in the ground. Hardest part will be waiting for the flowers! I subscribed, keep up the good work.

[@plantvibrations]

They’re such lovely plants! Happy gardening :)

[@meenaxisanga]

Very nice video and good information for plants

[@plantvibrations]

So nice of you

[@cantor7723]

Great video, Devin. I grow the Itoh and two "regular" peonies, and they do well in zone 7a, which can a bit tricky for some plants since it gets very cold and moist in winter to very hot and dry in summer - all while being in hard clay soil. Challenging environment and the Roberta's peonies perform like champs!

[@plantvibrations]

Wow I love hearing that!! Thanks for watching and your support!

[@Kater2]

I really enjoyed this video: How to plant a peony, transplant a peony rhizome, and a few pro tips about planting depth, sunlight, and such. I'm in zone 8a, and since it can get 110 degrees here during the peak of summer, I'm thinking part/morning sun at most. I was eyeing some Cora Louise Itoh Peonies at a nursery today and they're fairly expensive at $119 each. I wanted to do some homework before committing. I like that they get 3x3 feet and therefore seem safe to plant near one's foundation.

[@plantvibrations]

Absolutely no more than morning sun! Give it a nice layer of mulch as well. Dang that is expensive! Next spring watch out for my family’s itohs, ours were about $50 for a one gallon pot. I think they’re sold out now but check robertasgardens.net

[@Kater2]

@@plantvibrations I just checked out Roberta's and found they had three types of itoh peonies in stock! I purchased a Scarlet Heaven. Thank you SO much for the recommendation, word of mouth is the best! I subscribed to your channel for good measure ^_^ Sending you good plant vibes from TX

[@deniseb2571]

I never heard of this variety before. Thanks for the info 🌞

[@plantvibrations]

Thanks for watching!!

[@NicoleNichelle]

Thanks for this! So helpful 🍓☀️

[@plantvibrations]

You're so welcome!

[@alice.in.maddness]

Heyy Devin, so I stumbled across your channel when I was looking for amaryllis care tips a while back. I've learned tons through your videos so I want to thank you! Funny thing is, my mother in law gifted me an Itoh Peony yesterday that she bought through OVC. I searched the recommended video listed on the back of the info book, "Itoh Peonies with Devin Wallien" and when your video came up, I was pleasantly surprised! You mention your family business occasionally in videos, and I had no idea Roberta's was in fact your family business, haha. When I searched for amaryllis care, my first amaryllis was not from Roberta's, but my MIL gifted me one a few weeks later that was from Roberta's, and I just followed the care I originally learned from you before. It's too funny that I did in fact watch the care video, I just didn't know it was connected to Roberta's at the time. That amaryllis was the largest and most beautiful out of the 4 bulbs I ended up having last year. Anyways, sorry for the long comment! I just was super stoked to see your video pop up when I searched for Peony care. I'm sure my MIL will continue to gift me beautiful plants from your business and I'll always check your care videos! Many thanks again 🙏🏼💚

[@plantvibrations]

Wow i love hearing how it has come full circle!!! and also that your Amaryllis from us was the best ;-) enjoy your Itoh Peony, mine are currently blooming right now and they are glorious

[@rosehunter7788]

I have one Berry Garcia and I love it. Perennial like in my zone 5 garden.

[@plantvibrations]

They’re amazing

[@raton_garden]

Good share 🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤

[@plantvibrations]

🙌🙌

[@myragooden8667]

Thank Devin good info.

[@plantvibrations]

Thanks for watching!

[@joanst.jacques8539]

Thanks for all of your information. I have a Julia Rose Itoh peony. It is in great shape, loads of leaves and flowers this year and it does remain upright after a rain. However, the flowers are very short lived. They begin to fall apart 4 to 5 days after fully opening. My garden peony flowers remain beautifully formed far longer. Is this the nature of itoh peonies? Thank you!

[@plantvibrations]

Mine stay open only about 7 days or so

[@rxmach]

Where do you buy your tree & itoh peonies? I live in MN but if there’s some great nurseries in Indiana, i could keep that on my radar the next time I drive thru the city or ask a friend to bring one back for me 😊

[@plantvibrations]

I will have some on my plant shop in the spring plant-vibrations.com

[@stephanyandres5968]

QUESTIONS: how close together can or should peonies be planted? Also will Itoh peonies spread? Can they be divided for more plants? Ty.

[@plantvibrations]

about 3' apart. after 5 years you can divide them like you would a garden peony. they do not spread rhizomatically or basally

[@jonishem8028]

i got my itoh peonies from you at QVC it fell down on spring rain my husband staked it and its hanging over the stakes

[@plantvibrations]

Is it in its first season? Starting second season they will have a developed root system to keep them upright

[@ethelrizarri2614]

Good good devin

[@plantvibrations]

Thanks for watching :)

[@dawnlafrey-price4824]

Do peonies need to be fertilized? And what is used and when is it done? Thanks!

[@plantvibrations]

yes they like to be fertilized at the beginning of spring!

[@Kater2]

@@plantvibrations Are they acid-loving plants? They remind me of other acid lovers, namely camellias and aralias

[@ngocnguyennhupham9251]

Thanks very much for sharing such wonderful video, help me understand better about Peony! Would you please advise where I can buy the Itoh/Tree peonies? Really couldn't find them anywhere near my home. Thanks!

[@plantvibrations]

Try robertasgardens.net we may have a few left in stock

[@vin.handle]

Very informative. I plan to grow peonies for the first time in containers in zone 7a. I bought Felix Supreme from an online retailer. I wonder what you think of them as a container plant. I plan to stack them against a wall outdoors in winter with bags of leaves against them for winter protection.

[@plantvibrations]

Great ! I first had them in containers and they did great. I don’t think you’ll need any extra winter protection

[@ngocnguyennhupham9251]

hello, how are you? Would you please let me know where you bought your peony tree? I really couldn't find anywhere to buy this! Greatly Appreciated!

[@yes350yes]

Devin , Im here in central indy and have received my bareroot bartzella today and will be planting it. I also have a scarlet heaven now in its 3 rd season upcoming has buds so expecting it to flourish. Have a question: I was getting rust on my leaves of the scarlet heaven and it looked really bad. What am I doing wrong or what can I do to help that situation ???? Thanks.

[@plantvibrations]

Hi morris. When was the rust occurring? Have you seen my video on fall care for itohs?

[@yes350yes]

@@plantvibrations I noticed it mostly late summer. No have not seen you fall care for Itohs as yet.

[@billastell3753]

I think you are mistaken as the the orientation of the crown in the bare root plant. The crown is to the left of where you think the crown is. You can see the old woody stems. The new shoots are curve in an abnormal direction due to having sprouted after it was bare rooted and laying on it's side.

[@plantvibrations]

Thanks

[@christinep.]

I purchased a peony two years ago that was unmarked and no yet in bloom but it was surrounded by a variety I wanted. I planted it. It had the yellow stamens. I dislike these but it apparently cross bred with one of my other peonies. It was a magenta colored peony that now has the yellow stamens I dislike. I dug up the offending peony and gave it away, how can I get my older peony to revert back??

[@plantvibrations]

Not sure I have an answer

[@christinep.]

@@plantvibrations Thanks for the reply

[@zzhou1557]

That is a huge chunk of a bareroot! I can't find those size anywhere on the internet.

[@plantvibrations]

My family will have more next springs, Robertasuniquegardens.com

[@susancousins5332]

I'm going to be planting my Peony Bush in my garden in a built box just for it. So I'm using the garden soil for raised beds. Maybe put some potting soil in box too. Mix it up! Ok so it's now Sept. 6 and I should get it out of the pot and into the ground right?? Also, should it be cut down or should i leave it alone with the stalks on it.? See it's been in the original pot I bought it in back in May. Any type of fertilizer sprinkled on the new soil?? I'll be anxious to hear back from you. I live up in Northern NY. Watertown by to be exact. Thanks

[@plantvibrations]

Yep go ahead and plant it now! Don’t worry about removing any leaves and don’t cut back. Check out my more recent video about fall care for itoh peonies!

[@piapia5723]

My itoh is in a pot the leaves are turning brown on the edges it is in a large pot . I am going to give up on tree points if this one dies. Any advice you have about this is welcome.

[@plantvibrations]

It isn’t dying. They are spring performers and then by now the leaves typically turn brown as they prepare for dormancy. That’s 100% normal

[@himalibsonowal]

Beautiful ❤❤ New coming subscriber

[@plantvibrations]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@berkcansevgi2714]

Hello, Is it possible to grow a tree peony in a large pot?

[@plantvibrations]

Yes tree peonies will do fine in containers. Garden peonies on the other hand aren't great in pots

[@theinvincible7511]

Is that possible to grow it in hot and humid tropical climate for flowering and does it scented..??

[@plantvibrations]

They will not do well in climates that don’t have any weather below 50f in the winter. I’m USA their cut off would be zone 8. Without the cool weather they don’t initiate flower formation

[@theinvincible7511]

@@plantvibrations here temperature never goes below 8 degree celcius in winter and avarage 30 degree celcius, sometimes it crosses 40 degree celcius above..thanks a lot Sir your valuable information,which save my money.. Have a great year ahead..🙏🌿

[@rogerboeve4658]

Do cut back in the fall?

[@plantvibrations]

Check this video out! Itoh Peony: Fall Maintenance for More Spring Flowers kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIOofol7d6qNgqs

[@richardchang3688]

Is it OK to plant Itoh peonies among pachysandra?

[@plantvibrations]

It’s possible, but as I’m sure you know, pachysandra has a tendency to outcompete other plants for nutrients

[@teresamarquez1218]

I just moved to Indiana from California. Where can I buy Itoh Peony?

[@plantvibrations]

Check my family’s site robertasgardens.net

[@pamelavance648]

How does one tell which plant you have Tree herbaceous ito Intersectional or is that the same as ito

[@plantvibrations]

They are the same

[@jacquelinechee4794]

i planted my pink itoh peony in a big pot last year because my ground wasn't ready for it. I am thinking to transplant it to the ground this year. Can you advise what's the best time for the transplant? Zone 9. Thank you.

[@giardinodialberi8751]

Scott Arboretum, on the campus of Swarthmore College, Swarthmore PA, had an educational event where they said it is best to plant peonies in the fall, even if your purchase is potted; but I don't know whether that advice applies equally to herbaceous, tree, and intersectional (like Itoh). I might suggest leaving it in the pot until autumn. I tried to confirm this with a quick Google, but was not patient enough to make it a thorough search. Maybe Devin has some input on this. Also, I used to live in Zone 9, and we were told that northern delights like lilacs and peonies are impossible in Zone 9 due to the lack of winter chill hours, which is also important for such fruit as apples.

[@plantvibrations]

Hi Jacqueline. I’ve had success planting peonies in either fall or spring in zone 6b. Zone 9 is right on the cusp for being too warm to initiate flowers. But regardless of when you plant you won’t get flowers this season. So imo, there’s no time like now

[@jacquelinechee4794]

@@plantvibrations I got one sweet big pink peony this year. Looking forward for more in the future. Here is actually more like 8b. Have more chill hours than zone 9

[@jacquelinechee4794]

@@giardinodialberi8751 thank you for the advice. Ya, I’ll try to move my peony to the ground late fall when the weather is cooler. I am actually in zone 8b. We have more chill hours. Most maps mapped us as zone 9

[@canhope1821]

I have several tree peonies and noticed that 2 of them appear to have “changed” to herbaceous peonies. Any idea why this happened? Thank you!

[@plantvibrations]

Yes unfortunately that means they were grafted and have reverted to herbaceous :( it’s very hard to find pure tree peonies!

[@labecquerelle9873]

@@plantvibrations I LOVE your videos. I caught the tree peony bug, especially the Japanese varieties. There are tree peony nurseries that sell divisions, not grafts of their plants. And tree peonies are so different from itohs or herbaceous because they want to be planted deep. Tree peonies are grafted onto a herbaceous root, because the graft reliably heals. Which is strange, if you think about it, that they don't graft well on a tree peony root. Maybe this was an early prompt for Mr. Itoh, the Japanese gardener who first crossed a lactiflora (one type of herbaceous peony) with a tree peony. Perhaps the grafting success signals that the two families of paeonia are close enough to cross breed. Anyway, as we know that herbaceous peonies want to be planted shallow, and tree peonies, deep, if by chance, one receives a grafted tree peony, make sure you plant it as deep as you can. I have bought some that are marked for planting that leave only one or two buds are above the soil line. That also allow for the tree peony to be a multi-stemmed shrub, giving you more flowers in the long run. Ultimately, I think they prefer to be sited deep as it keeps the roots cool and perhaps somewhat moist over the summers. Tree peony roots grow in the fall and over the winter into early spring, so planting them in the fall give them a chance to establish their roots for the next growing season. If you happen to buy one from spring planting, they do best if watered deeply once a week, especially over the hottest part of summer. Looking forward to seeing your peonies next spring!

[@deborahtroeller6237]

Hi Devin, I'm somewhat new to peonies and planted some of the garden variety last fall with promising results. I understand they usually don't flower the first year so I'm waiting patiently until next Spring when I hope to see some blooms. Since then I've become curious about Itoh peonies and I saw some today at a garden center marked down 50% off from $49.99 to $24.99 which was a huge incentive. The tag said they're yellow which I was looking for anyway but they appeared to be mature plants and quite full and healthy looking. So my dilemma is should I give in to temptation? My understanding is that they flower in late Spring to early Summer but these didn't have any buds or promise of flowering even though it's the end of June. Hope to hear from you soon before I lose my opportunity, thanks and I really enjoyed your video!

[@plantvibrations]

Absolutely get them! Definitely worth it! I have found that if you plant them in the spring, the following spring they should flower at least one of two flowers. If planted in the fall they will likely not flower the following spring, but two springs later. So plant them asap!

[@deborahtroeller6237]

@@plantvibrations Thanks do much, now U just need someone to drive me again so I can snatch some up! Wish me luck!

[@Mike_Genisys]

Do you guys sell Paeonia Itoh 'Cora Louise'?

[@plantvibrations]

Yes! Check qvc.com, it’s listed as pink

[@rnguyen2516]

What do you amend your soil with?

[@plantvibrations]

I do not amend my soil. But i do use mulches every year which will improve the soil over time

[@rnguyen2516]

@@plantvibrations thank you! I’m so happy I found your channel. Your soil is so rich and fluffy!

[@victoriaslagter2335]

Can you please send the link to the bare root itoh peony plant supplier. I would like to purchase a large amount for my property.

[@plantvibrations]

I do not have a link for a bareroot seller. My family sells them as potted plants

[@cameliaturda6472]

💜

[@plantvibrations]

:)

[@jamibeckham4544]

I bought some peonies from lowes. They were on clearance ( I could never afford 104.$$ the original price) and paid 30. dollars for it. I planted it here in Brown Co. , Indiana and it is looking frosty dull in color. Is there something I can do to save it? Is it dying?

[@plantvibrations]

nope its not dying! they are prolific in the spring then started heading towards dormancy at this point. so that browning is totally normal! just all it to finish and it'll grow back perfectly in the spring

[@teresamarquez1218]

Do you have a Nursery near Georgetown, Indiana?

[@plantvibrations]

Our nursery isn’t open to the public, just online!

[@teresamarquez1218]

@@plantvibrations how do I order on line and when is the best time to plant an itoh peony?

[@teresamarquez1218]

@@plantvibrations what is your nursery called?

[@plantvibrations]

@@teresamarquez1218 robertasgardens.net !

[@SlavniIBogati]

I like your videos..:))

[@plantvibrations]

Thanks for watching!!

[@piapia5723]

I was told that any tree peony even itoh, won’t survive in a pot. Even in cold climates like 6a.let this true?

[@plantvibrations]

The ground is definitely better. Itohs much better than garden peonies. You need at least a 10 gal pot I’d say

[@Vista-gn1pb]

Hoe can I propogate tree peony from branch

[@plantvibrations]

great video suggestion

[@sonnybrooks5198]

How toll it oh peony?

[@plantvibrations]

about 30" tall

[@migarden2ourtable705]

Love your Chanel.. by the way your so handsome 😊

[@plantvibrations]

Thanks for joining the plant vibes!

[@tristanvdw]

itoh is pronounced with the eee sound. 伊藤牡丹

[@plantvibrations]

Thank you!!!

[@texas1852]

I was told to pronounce it “Eeee-toe”

[@plantvibrations]

me as well!

[@texas1852]

I’m in zone 8b and I have 28 peonies at my house BUT I only put the Itoh’s out away from the house because they are the strong ones… although I put a very mature Karl Rosenfeld out there with a tomato ring and it’s worked for 2 years now 👍

[@timsinsolar]

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[@vicmurai1033]

It's pronounced "ee toh" in Japanese. Arigato

[@plantvibrations]

Thank you!

[@PaolaGGS]

So bummed Peonies won’t thrive in zone 9 😫 they are too pretty

[@plantvibrations]

True but you have many more options like plumeria!

[@lindadjokic1608]

But they do! I have a friend that grows peonies here in zone 9b! So I planted some this year, and so far, so good.

[@PaolaGGS]

@@lindadjokic1608 really?! I tried with some coral charm peony and they died on me 😢

[@deesimmons9379]

I watched a video earlier, and this person grew peonies in Alaska!!!

[@timsinsolar]

win ¹ s

[@John-wr6yo]

I dont think that i have ever experienced peonie fragrance that can compare to the light pink dutches de nemore herbaceous peonie. My favorite whites would be the great worlds fair winner festiva maxima,and the intoxicatingly fragrant moon over barrington. In my opinion peonies must have delicious fragrance.

[@plantvibrations]

I need to grow more garden peonies