Description
New Millennium, a large, semi-double, flower opens in shades of apricot and medium pink. Broad, nicely formed petals, surround a cluster of yellow stamens, centered by pale green carpels and pale yellow stigmas. The mildly fragrant flower is of pleasing form and good substance. Excellent plant habit, vigorous, fast growing and dependable bloom, makes a dense, semi-dwarf bush. Attractive, deep green leaves, deeply cut resembling tree peony foliage. Stems are strong and upright, retains shape without support. It is an excellent landscape peony that does well in a perennial border.
Awards, Best Use & Distinctions
Best Landscaper®; Itoh variety; Unique color; Fragrant; general garden and landscape use; perennial border.
Basic Growing Requirements
Full Sun. Water as needed, sensitive to overwatering and waterlog conditions. Soil pH 6.5-7. Fertile, well-draining soil.
Disclosure
The image(s) above shows the actual cultivar named and described on this page. The pictures are a fair and accurate depiction of the flowers as they are, in vivo, and are not staged or altered otherwise. The descriptions are based on our experience with plants that are grown by us here in NW Missouri.
ALL ORDERS SHIP BARE ROOT AFTER HARVEST AND USDA INSPECTION IN LATE SEPTEMBER THROUGH NOVEMBER.
