Guide and tips for planting peony rootsChoose a sunny spot in your garden with well-draining soil.Dig a hole that is 2-3 times wider than the peony root and deep enough to accommodate it comfortably.Mix some compost or other organic matter into the soil at the bottom of the hole.Place the root in the hole with the eyes (small buds) facing up. For herbaceous and Itoh peonies, the eyes should be 2–5 centimeters below the soil surface; plant tree peonies at the depth they grew in the nursery.Fill the hole with soil and gently firm the soil around the root.Water the soil until it is evenly moist.Cover the area with a layer of mulch to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.Water the plant regularly, making sure not to let the soil dry out completely.As the plant grows, provide support to the stem to prevent it from bending or breaking.After the flowers have faded, cut the stem off at the base and continue to care for the plant by watering it regularly and providing it with full sun or partial shade.

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Peony Sonoma Velvet Ruby (Itoh)

Name: Peony Sonoma Velvet Ruby (Itoh)
Brand: Peonita
SKU: 1201395
Price: 67.46 EUR
Availability: OutOfStock

Peony Sonoma Velvet Ruby (Itoh)

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Single flower
Itoh peony
Root with 3–5 eyes
Fragrant
65-75 cm tall
Flowers May–June

🌸 Usually flowers from the 2nd–3rd year · 100% flowering guarantee

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🚚 Shipping to Netherlands: €4,95 · free from €75

📦 Delivery in 2–5 working days after dispatch

📅 Estimated delivery: 29.10. – 03.11.

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Peony Sonoma Velvet Ruby is one of the most spectacular representatives of the hybrid line, created by American breeder Roger Tolomeo. This variety captivates with its deep velvety cherry hue, which changes depending on the lighting. The flowers are semi-double, large, with bright yellow stamens in the center, creating a noble contrast.

Its flowers are distinguished not only by their color but also by their excellent structure: the stems are extremely strong and hold the buds well even after rain. The variety blooms profusely, sometimes even repeatedly, and has a light, pleasant aroma. Sonoma Velvet Ruby is perfect for both single plantings and compositions in landscape design. Ideal for cutting — the flowers look noble in a vase and retain their decorative qualities for a long time.

Specs & details

Type Single

Breeder Tolomeo

Year of introduction 1999

You receive 1 bare-root plant with 3–5 eyes

Flower colour Red

Height 65-75 cm

Flower size 15-20 cm

Winter hardiness USDA zones 3–8 (fully hardy)

Cut flower Yes

Fragrance Yes

Leaf colour Green

Flowering time May-June

Flower form Single

Suitable for Large containers, Borders, Cottage gardens, Low maintenance gardens, Cut flower gardens

Position Full Sun, Partial Shade

Soil pH Any

Soil moisture Moist but well-drained

Soil type Loam, Sandy, Stony, Loam-based compost

Watering Weekly to every two weeks

Plant spacing 3 plants per m2

Grown in Netherlands

Part of: Itoh peonies Red peonies· Single peonies· Fragrant peonies· All peonies

What exactly do I receive?

One dormant bare-root peony division with 3–5 eyes (growth buds) and healthy storage roots, checked by hand before shipping. It arrives in breathable packaging with planting instructions. Tree peonies are supplied as young woody plants.

Will it flower in the first year?

Peonies take time to settle. A 3–5 eye root builds a strong plant in its first year and usually flowers from the 2nd or 3rd year, then every year for decades. If your peony has not grown or flowered although you followed our planting instructions, our 100% flowering guarantee applies: we replace it or refund you.

How to Plant?

Guide and tips for planting peony roots

Choose a sunny spot in your garden with well-draining soil.
Dig a hole that is 2-3 times wider than the peony root and deep enough to accommodate it comfortably.
Mix some compost or other organic matter into the soil at the bottom of the hole.
Place the root in the hole with the eyes (small buds) facing up. For herbaceous and Itoh peonies, the eyes should be 2–5 centimeters below the soil surface; plant tree peonies at the depth they grew in the nursery.
Fill the hole with soil and gently firm the soil around the root.
Water the soil until it is evenly moist.
Cover the area with a layer of mulch to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Water the plant regularly, making sure not to let the soil dry out completely.
As the plant grows, provide support to the stem to prevent it from bending or breaking.
After the flowers have faded, cut the stem off at the base and continue to care for the plant by watering it regularly and providing it with full sun or partial shade.

Shipping rates

Minimum order - 25 euros

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Delivery schedule

Delivery across Europe

We ship peony roots from 1 October to 1 June, when they are dormant and ready to plant. Orders placed between 1 June and 30 September ship from 1 October.

After dispatch, delivery takes 2–5 working days to Germany, Austria, France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg, and 3–6 working days to other EU countries and Switzerland. Shipping costs depend on your country and are added at checkout.