Pastel Lilas Itoh Peony pomegranate This lovely lilac was discovered

This lovely lilac was discovered 50 years ago by Nellis McNeil of Armstrong Nurseries in California and remains a popular variety to this day

these blushing blooms grow 12-14 in

Rich shades of purple

Itoh (pronounced EE-toh) is a cross between the tree peony and herbaceous peony

Pastel Lilas Itoh Peony pomegranate This lovely lilac was discoveredA stylish ombr effect on Pastel Lilas petals puts the deepest raspberry pink coloring right around the brilliant golden stamens. Single to semi double flowers bloom in late spring to early summer, with sturdy stems that hold flowers upright even in rain. It naturally grows into an upright mound of lush green foliage that stays attractive well into autumn, and as a hybrid variety boasts better disease resistance than herbaceous or tree peony types.