Monday, May 7, 2012

2012 Peony 'Bartzella' Best Performer - Week 5

To see the pictures from my favorite individual blooms from week 5, you can find them in my post 2012 Peony Blooms Late Mid - Week 5. My best performing peony plant as a whole was definitely Peony 'Bartzella'. She really outdid herself this year. Every year she has grown in stature, foliage, and blooms. There were so many blooms this year, the plant was laden! The color of the petals is such a bright yellow, and it really stands out in the garden, especially since yellow is a rare color in peonies. The bold yellow blooms are made possible by the plant's tree peony heritage. Peony 'Bartzella' is an intersectional peony, a cross between an herbaceous peony and the tree peony, Paeonia Lutea. Peony 'Bartzella' is also an American Peony Society Gold Medal winner from 2006.

Peony 'Bartzella'
Southern Peony Best Performer


Peony 'Bartzella'
Southern Peony Best Performer
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4 comments:

  1. Steve LauMay 8, 2012 at 2:13 PM

    Just wondering, Where do you get all of your itoh peonies from?

    I really want to expand my collection, and I really like the look of the itoh types, especially how they form a low compact shrub.

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  2. AdrianaMay 16, 2012 at 9:59 PM

    I acquired them from several different sources: Adelman Peony Gardens, Dutch Gardens, Park Seed, Wayside Gardens, and even Ebay! Good luck with your collection!

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  3. wendy LouiseApril 11, 2016 at 1:55 PM

    I got 2 Itoh peonies last year in clearance- Lowes. This will be my first bloom year. They are coming back strong. But I planted them about 2 feet apart. I am wondering if they can stand to be that close, and if not should I move them now when they are just coming up??? any thoughts? They are in a good place with good soil.

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    1. AdrianaApril 13, 2016 at 4:06 PM

      Wendy,

      I would say another foot apart (about 3ft apart total) would be ideal. However I would not move them this spring. Wait until fall when they are better able to handle their roots being disturbed and will be much more able to adapt and grow new roots in the cooler weather. Good luck with your Itoh peonies!

      Adriana

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