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First Arrival | Itoh Peony

First Arrival | Itoh Peony

Paeonia x itoh 'First Arrival'

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$171.99 USD
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🍂 Fall plants may look dormant. That's normal! We're a New England nursery, so our plants grow outdoors with the seasons. Leaves may brown or be trimmed back, but the roots are alive and will come back fresh in spring.
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About This Plant

First Arrival is an elegant Itoh peony prized for its large, semi-double, lavender-pink blooms with delicate, ruffled petals and golden-yellow centers. Flowers emerge in early to mid-spring, often displaying deeper pink tones that soften as they mature. Its sturdy stems, attractive deep green foliage, and graceful mounding habit make it a standout in perennial borders and cottage gardens. Excellent as a cut flower, First Arrival brings romantic color and timeless beauty to the spring landscape.

Plant Details
Hardiness Zone 4-9
Sunlight Full Sun
Mature Size 2-3 ft tall
Bloom Color Pink
Maintenance Low
Drought Tolerant No
Deer & Rabbit Tolerant Yes
Pollinator Friendly Yes
Container Friendly Yes
Pet Safe No
Not pet safe: this plant is listed as toxic to dogs and/or cats by the ASPCA. Plant it where pets can't reach it, and contact your vet if your pet eats any part of it.
Planting & Care

How to Plant

Choose a spot with 6+ hours of direct sun. Set the pink "eyes" no more than 2 in below the soil surface; planting too deep is the #1 reason peonies don't bloom. Water deeply after planting and add 2–3 in of mulch, keeping it off the stems. Hardy in USDA zones 4-9.

Watering & Feeding

Water deeply 1–2 times a week for the first season, about 1 in per week. Keep soil evenly moist, especially during heat and dry spells. Top-dress with compost in spring; most perennials don't need much fertilizer.

Pruning & Seasonal Care

Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms. Cut back after a hard frost, or leave stems standing for winter interest and tidy up in spring. Divide every 3–4 years if the center thins. Mulch in late fall to protect roots through the first winter.