Paeonia 'Cytherea' is a distinguished herbaceous peony cultivar that brings elegance and vibrant color to any landscape design. This award-winning variety, introduced in 1953 by Arthur Percy Saunders, features stunning cherry rose blooms that gracefully fade to peachy pink, creating a dynamic display that captivates throughout the flowering season. Perfect for professional landscapers and garden centers seeking a reliable, long-lived perennial with exceptional ornamental value.
A Peony of Distinction
The 'Cytherea' peony offers numerous benefits that make it a superior choice for commercial and residential landscapes:
- Large, semi-double, bowl-shaped flowers measuring approximately 6 inches wide
- Striking contrast between vibrant petals and bright yellow stamens
- Appealing minty, musky fragrance that enhances sensory garden experiences
- Compact growth habit (24" tall, 24-36" wide) ideal for various garden settings
- Lush, glossy dark green foliage that remains attractive throughout the growing season
- Excellent fall coloration extending seasonal interest
- Strong, erect stems that rarely require staking
- American Peony Society Gold Medal winner (1980) and Award of Landscape Merit recipient (2009)
These exceptional qualities make 'Cytherea' a standout choice for creating impactful landscape designs with minimal maintenance requirements.
Growing and Flowering Information
Plant 'Cytherea' peonies in rich, fertile, well-drained soil with neutral pH, positioning them in full sun to partial shade locations. This early-season bloomer produces its magnificent flowers in late spring to early summer, with each flowering period lasting 7-10 days. Hardy in USDA zones 3-8, these peonies adapt well to various climates across the United States. Once established, they require only moderate watering and minimal care, making them excellent low-maintenance perennials for commercial landscapes.
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Enhance your inventory with our premium 'Cytherea' peonies, available in convenient packages of 15 bare root plants. These high-quality specimens are ready to thrive in your clients' landscapes, providing decades of beauty with minimal maintenance. As a wholesale supplier exclusively serving trade customers, DeVroomen offers the professional-grade plant material your business demands. Place your order now to secure these exceptional peonies for your fall planting projects and give your customers a truly distinguished garden feature.
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EAN code15180103F
- CatalogWholesale Growers
- Singular UnitBare Root
- Bloom Height32" / 80 cm
- Light RequirementsPartial Shade, Sun
- Bloom TimeBlooms early mid season
- Size3/5
- Packaged in60
- Zone3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
- UsesCut Flower, Deer Resistant
- Shipping Time FrameFall