Peony (Itoh) Anderson’s Kaleidoscope

Paeonia 'Anderson’s Kaleidoscope' is a stunning Itoh peony, introduced in 2006 by R.F. Anderson (USA). This exceptional intersectional hybrid boasts large single blooms with cupped and ruffled petals, giving the impression of a semi-double flower. The cyclamen-pink flowers are highlighted by a kaleidoscope of colors, including streaks and patches of purple, pastel pink, and cream, which ripple across the shimmering deep rose petals. At 80 cm tall, Peony 'Anderson’s Kaleidoscope' is a charming addition to any perennial garden, with each flower blooming on its own sturdy stem. The healthy green foliage creates a beautiful contrast with the colorful blooms. Flowering mid-season, this perennial brings elegance and vibrant color to any garden space, making it perfect for borders or as part of floral arrangements.

How to grow Paeonia lactiflora - the Chinese peony

The Chinese peony or common garden peony is native to central and eastern Asia from eastern Tibet across northern China to eastern Siberia. There are several hundred selected cultivars of Chinese peony in a range of colors, sizes and forms. Many have double flowers, and many colors are available, from pure white, to pink, rose, and near red, along with single to fully double forms. Most of the cultivars are fragrant. The Chinese peony is an easily grown and undemanding perennial. Paeonia lactiflora prefers full sun, although a few types will tolerate light shade. They prefer a good, fertile, well-drained soil, which is preferably neutral to alkaline. These large perennials are tolerant to a wide range of soil conditions, but will not survive if the soil becomes waterlogged or too dry.