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Paeonia Garden Candy® Amy Jo

Bright, lemon yellow with lots of petals

Amy Jo is named after a very special lady in breeder Don Smith's life, his wife! Amy Jo is a true, clear, fully double yellow. The clearest lemon yellow, with no flares, makes this prolific bloomer nearly perfect.  The petite size of the plant and the small, yet numerous flowers match the personality of Don's rather petite, yet fiery and super fashionable spouse. She's tough as nails with deer and mildew resistance and consistent flowers each year. This three-foot perennial “shrub” makes for a perfect addition to any foundation planting or mixed garden bed.

 

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Who Am I?

  • Common Name:
    Amy Jo ITOH peony
  • Botanical Name:
    Paeonia 'Amy Jo'
  • Type:
    Perennial

Cultural Details

TYPE

Perennial
  • Light:
    Full sun
  • Soil:
    Average garden soil
  • Moisture:
    Moist, but well drained and drought tolerant after established
  • Hardiness Zone
    3-8a
  • Bloom Time:
    Early Summer
  • Bloom Color:
    Medum pink
  • Size:
    3' tall by 3' wide
  • Diseases & Pests:
    Mildew and deer resistant

What Makes Me Special?

A fully double, true lemon yellow

Landscape Use

Borders, foundations, middle to back of the border

Origin

From the brilliant, patient breeding of New England's own Willy Wonka of flowers, Donald Smith. 

Pruning

Prune back any dead leaves to the ground in early spring, taking care not to disturb the new buds emerging from the soil. 

Propagation

Divisions
Tissue Culture

Who Am I?

  • Common Name:
    Amy Jo ITOH peony
  • Botanical Name:
    Paeonia 'Amy Jo'
  • Type:
    Perennial

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