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Gently ruffled petals emerge pink before aging to a pastel shade on ‘First Arrival,’ an early blooming Itoh Peony. The large 6-7” blossoms have dark maroon-pink blazes at the center, the better to highlight a tuft of sunny stamens. The flowers are held on sturdy stems that are great for cutting, and they emit a perfume as light and pretty as springtime.
Easily grown in rich, fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Add compost as needed before planting. Remove spent flowers after bloom. Cut foliage to the ground and remove from the garden in fall after frost. Plants are long-lived, but do not need to be divided and can be left undisturbed for years. (Courtesy of Missouri Botanical Gardens Plant Finder)
| Common Name | First Arrival Itoh Peony |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Paeonia Itoh Hybrid 'First Arrival' |
| Container/Amount | 3 gallon |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Deciduous |
| Hardiness Zone | 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b |
| Growth Rate | Average |
| Light Requirements | Sun to Part Shade |
| Height | 28-30" |
| Width | 36-48" |
| Soil Condition | Well-drained |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Blooming Period | mid spring |
| Flower Color | Bubble Gum Pink |
| Fragrance | Yes |
| Foliage Color | green |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
