Pineapple Fizz Itoh Peony

Pineapple Fizz Itoh Peony

Pineapple Fizz Itoh Peony is a rare, eye-catching intersectional peony prized for its large, semi-double blooms, strong stems, and vibrant tropical coloring. Blooming in late spring to early summer, it produces abundant flowers in warm shades of buttery yellow, soft peach, and coral-pink blush, often with deeper flares near the center. The layered color effect gives each bloom a glowing, painterly appearance that stands out beautifully in the garden and floral arrangements.

As an Itoh Peony, Pineapple Fizz offers major advantages over traditional garden peonies. Itoh Peonies are bred by crossing herbaceous peonies with tree peonies, combining the best qualities of both. They produce much larger blooms, stronger stems that rarely require staking, and a longer bloom period thanks to multiple side buds opening over time. Unlike many classic garden peonies that can flop after rain or heavy flowering, Itoh varieties stay upright and maintain a clean, polished appearance throughout the season.

They also have exceptional disease resistance, lush, deeply divided foliage that stays attractive long after blooming, and reliable winter dieback with vigorous spring regrowth. This means they provide the dramatic flowers of tree peonies with the easy care and winter hardiness of traditional perennial peonies. Their longer lifespan and stronger landscape performance make them one of the most desirable premium peonies for modern gardens.

This variety forms a rounded, bushy clump, typically reaching 2 to 3 feet tall with a spread of 3 to 4 feet. Its compact yet substantial habit makes it ideal for mixed perennial borders, foundation plantings, cutting gardens, and high-impact specimen use. The flowers are lightly fragrant and held well above the foliage, creating a bold focal point without the maintenance concerns of older peony types.

Care Instructions:

Planting: Plant in full sun to partial shade with good air circulation and room for mature growth.
Soil: Use rich, fertile, well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter.
Watering: Water regularly during establishment; maintain even moisture during active growth.
Fertilizing: Apply compost or a balanced fertilizer in early spring.
Pruning: Cut back foliage to the ground in late fall after frost.
Spacing: Space plants 3–4 ft apart for mature spread and airflow.
Maintenance: Avoid planting crowns too deeply for best flowering.