Unpack bare roots or rhizomes on arrival and plant them within a week. Until then, keep them somewhere cool and ensure the roots remain slightly moist, never wet.
'Canary Brilliants'
peony
Peony 'Canary Brilliants' is one the very best of the Itoh hybrid peonies. It first appeared around the turn of this century, and has been consistently popular since. It has exceedingly well-formed flowers, and is very floriferous, two qualities one doesn’t always see in plants. The blooms, which have an exquisitely strong fragrance, are pale lemon/cream, turning bright yellow with a splash of coral. Paeonia 'Canary Brilliants' is taller than most Itoh Peonies — 100-120cm — and it is also wide, at around 130-150cm , which means that it will become a very substantial plant in the garden. Incidentally, the flowers are also great for cutting and indoor decoration, as its vase-life is better than most!
Unusual, rare and highly collectable, Intersectional or Itoh hybrid peonies are named after Toichi Itoh, the Japanese originator of these wonderful plants. They are the result of hybridizing the two main peony groups: the herbaceous peonies (which die down to ground level each year) and the tree or woody peonies (which keep a woody branch system all year round).
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Remove the packaging straight away, check the compost and water thoroughly if dry. Check the plant’s hardiness before placing it outdoors. Plant into a border or permanent container within a month, choosing the position recommended for the variety. Keep the top of the root ball level with the surrounding soil, firm gently and water well.
Soak the roots in water for three to six hours immediately before planting. Keep any crown, buds or emerging shoots above the water where possible.
Pot most bare roots into 15–20cm pots filled with peat-free multipurpose compost. Large or depth-sensitive roots, including peonies, are often best planted directly into borders.
Arrange the roots naturally without bending them. Cover the roots completely, positioning the crown and buds at the depth recommended for that particular perennial.
Keep pots in a sheltered outdoor position and water whenever the compost begins to dry. Grow on until roots hold the compost together when lifted from the pot.
Plant into a suitable border or permanent container once well rooted. Add a label and water regularly throughout the first growing season while the perennial establishes.
- Botanical name
- Paeonia 'Canary Brilliants'
- Flower colour
- Yellow, peach
- Established height
- 70cm-1m
- Established spread
- 70cm-1m
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
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Upright
Clump-forming - Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- Yes
- Plant size
- 3/5 eyes
- Plant spacing
- 3 plants per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- Yes
- Position
- Sheltered
- Rabbit resistant
- No
- Scented
- Yes
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
- Free draining
- Soil type
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Loam
Sandy
Stony
Loam-based compost - Suitable for
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Large containers
Borders
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens
Cut flower gardens - Sunlight
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Full sun
Partial shade - Toxicity
- Harmful if eaten
- Years to establish
- 2-3 years
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choice to delivery
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