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Paeonia ‘Going Bananas’ (Intersectional ‘Itoh’ Peony) (Mid Season Flowering)

£69.00

Unusual, rare and highly collectable; intersectional peonies flower for much longer than other types of peonies. Peony Going Bananas has gorgeous, very large lemon yellow single flowers with a tinge of red at the base. The flowers have a fluidity and ‘dance’ around on the plant. The foliage provides excellent Autumn colour and interest. It has finely cut divided green foliage turning red in spring and autumn on sturdy framework (no staking required). Any fertile, free draining soil in full sun or part shade in any sheltered position. Mid season flowering.

Sold in large, 5.5L deep pot. Premium, well-established plants at flowering maturity.

H: 75cm S: 50cm

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In stock

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Description

Unusual, rare and highly collectable; intersectional peonies flower for much longer than other types of peonies. Peony ‘Going Bananas’ has gorgeous, very large lemon yellow single flowers with a tinge of red at the base. The flowers have a fluidity and ‘dance’ around on the plant. The foliage provides excellent Autumn colour and interest. It has finely cut divided green foliage turning red in spring and autumn on sturdy framework (no staking required). Any fertile, free draining soil in full sun or part shade in any sheltered position. Mid season flowering. Sold in large, 5.5L deep pot. Premium, well-established plants at flowering maturity H: 75cm S: 50cm

Additional information

Flower colour

Yellow
Family

Paeoniaceae
Plant condition

In winter, this plant dies down and is cut back. So if it's delivered between October and May, it may look dead, but it's just resting! This is traditionally the best time to plant.
Plant Type

Perennial
Plant Care

Remove dead flowers spikes at a branching point or at the base after flowering, to tidy.
Habit

Bushy
Aspect

Any position sheltered or exposed
Tenderness

Hardy
Foliage colour

Green
Foliage

Deciduous Perennial Plant
Flower month

May-June
Genus

Peony
Height & Spread in 5 yrs

75cm x 50cm (30" x 19")
Fragrant

0
Sun position

Sun or partial shade loving
Soil

Any fertile, moist, well drained soil
Pot size

HUGE 5.5lt (22cm Square) Deep Pot
Common name

Intersectional Hybrid Peony
Cultivar

Going Bananas
Species

0
Toxicity

CAUTION: if eaten, can upset stomachs