Garden Candy? Sweet Treat? Itoh Peony Plant - Paeonia

Garden Candy® Sweet Treat™ Itoh Peony (Paeonia)

This stunning Itoh peony delivers semi-double blooms in soft rose tones with buttery cream centers that bloom from late spring through summer. Known for its strong, upright stems and compact growth pattern, it's an exceptional choice for gardeners seeking reliable performance year after year. Buy Garden Candy® Sweet Treat™ Itoh Peony online to add a showstopping focal point to your landscape with minimal ongoing effort.

Landscaping Uses

This peony thrives in sunny garden beds, mixed borders, and cottage-style landscapes where its eye-catching color combination shines brightest. The sturdy stems make it ideal for cutting and bringing indoors to enjoy fresh arrangements. Plant it in groups of three or more for maximum visual impact, or use single specimens as striking anchor points in perennial gardens.

Specifications

Height: 28–36 inches
Width: 24–30 inches
Growth Rate: Moderate
Sun: Full sun (6+ hours daily)
Water: Moderate; regular watering during establishment
Soil: Well-draining, enriched with compost
USDA Zones: 3–8

Why Homeowners Love It

• Exceptional dual-tone blooms that command attention in any garden setting
• Strong, non-flopping stems ideal for both landscape display and cutting
• Low-maintenance once established with decades of reliable blooming
• Extended flower longevity with blooms persisting for several weeks

Planting & Care

Select a full-sun location with excellent drainage and dig a planting hole 1–2 feet wide and deep. Amend the soil with compost, position the peony at its original planting depth with the eyes just below the surface, and space plants 2–3 feet apart. Water consistently during the first growing season, focusing moisture at the base to reduce disease risk. In late fall or early spring, cut back foliage to 3–4 inches and remove spent growth. Apply a balanced bulb fertilizer after flowering or work compost into the soil annually, avoiding high-nitrogen formulas that discourage blooming.