Old Rose Dandy

Old Rose Dandy is a single flower form, Itoh hybrid peony. Two rows of petals, on occasion some extra segments surround a loose cluster of stamens and a set and prominent carpels. The flower color is yellowish, with purplish rose shades at opening, large flare at base of petals, more intensely and persistently colored. The purplish pigments pale as the flower matures, the underlying color remaining to petal fall. It is a prolific bloomer producing many medium size flowers. Good plant habit, vigorous and good increase, grows a semi-dwarf, rounded bush. The plant is well covered in smallish, dark green leaflets. Old Rose Dandy is a good choice for the near flower bed and the mixed perennial border. Best Use & Distinctions Best Landscaper®; general garden and landscape use; flower bed; mixed perannual border; deer resistant. Basic Growing Requirements Full Sun. Water as needed, sensitive to over-watering and waterlogged 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.