Paeonia 'Yankee Doodle Dandy' is a magnificent Itoh hybrid peony that combines the best traits of herbaceous and tree peonies. Developed by American breeder Donald R. Smith in 2002, this exceptional variety offers striking deep rose-pink blooms with dark plum eye zones and vibrant yellow stamens. Its robust growth habit and extended flowering period make it a prized addition to any landscape project.
A Showstopping Hybrid Peony for Distinguished Gardens
The 'Yankee Doodle Dandy' peony delivers exceptional value and beauty for landscape professionals and garden centers:
- Produces large, semi-double to double blooms up to 6 inches in diameter with a pleasant fragrance
- Features lush, deep green divided foliage that provides excellent autumn color
- Grows to an impressive 31-36 inches tall with a similar spread, creating a substantial garden presence
- Boasts multiple buds per stem, extending the flowering display for up to 2.5 weeks
- Demonstrates excellent disease resistance, reducing maintenance concerns for your clients
- Offers sturdy stems that typically don't require staking, even when laden with blooms
This American-bred Itoh hybrid represents the perfect marriage of beauty and performance for discerning landscape projects.
Planting and Growing Information
'Yankee Doodle Dandy' thrives in full sun but tolerates partial shade, making it versatile for various landscape settings. Plant in deep, rich, well-drained soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH. This adaptable peony performs beautifully across USDA zones 3-9, flowering in late spring to early summer. Regular watering during establishment and dry periods promotes optimal growth, while autumn cutbacks maintain plant health and appearance. The plant's substantial size makes it perfect as a specimen or in mixed borders.
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EAN code2939F
- CatalogWholesale Growers
- Singular UnitBare Root
- Bloom Height36" / 90 cm
- Light RequirementsPartial Shade, Sun
- Bloom TimeBlooms early season
- Size2/3
- Packaged in5
- Zone3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
- UsesDeer Resistant, Cut Flower
- Shipping Time FrameFall