Garden Candy? Peach A Licious? Itoh Peony Plant - Paeonia

Garden Candy® Peach A Licious™ Itoh Peony (Paeonia)

This hybrid peony delivers lush, fully double blooms in a warm peachy-orange tone that remains consistent year after year. As an Itoh peony—a cross between herbaceous and tree peony varieties—it combines impressive longevity with reliable performance across diverse growing conditions. Gardeners buy Garden Candy® Peach A Licious™ Itoh Peony online for its easy care, long-lasting flowers, and the sophisticated color it brings to early summer gardens.

Landscaping Uses

Plant this peony in garden borders, as a focal point in flower beds, or along pathways where its sturdy stems and full blooms can be appreciated up close. It pairs beautifully with complementary perennials and works equally well in traditional or contemporary landscapes. The robust flowers hold up well for cutting, making it an excellent choice for gardeners who enjoy fresh bouquets from their own yard.

Specifications

Height: 24–36 inches
Width: 24–30 inches
Growth Rate: Moderate
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
Soil: Well-drained
USDA Zones: 3–8

Why Homeowners Love It

• Produces abundant, creamy orange double flowers with reliable color from year to year
• Requires minimal maintenance once established, making it ideal for busy gardeners
• Thrives in various garden settings and climate zones without fussy demands
• Features strong stems that resist flopping and withstand wind and rain

Planting & Care

Select a planting location receiving full sun or afternoon shade with soil that drains well. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and equally deep, then position the plant so the top of the root ball sits level with the ground surface. Water thoroughly after planting and maintain consistent moisture during the first growing season, watering deeply once weekly and allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Once mature, this peony becomes reasonably drought-tolerant. In late autumn, cut back dead foliage to about 3 inches above soil level to prevent disease and prepare for dormancy. Apply a root-focused fertilizer at planting time, and in subsequent years use a bulb-specific fertilizer after flowering or work compost into the soil to boost fertility—avoid high-nitrogen products that encourage excessive leafy growth at the expense of flowers.