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 Dark Eyes (Itoh)

Name: Peony Dark Eyes (Itoh)
Brand: Peonita
SKU: 1201103
Price: 18.17 EUR
Availability: InStock

Peony Dark Eyes (Itoh)

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Single flower
Itoh peony
Root with 3–5 eyes
60-70 cm tall
Flowers May–June

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

43 in stock

Product variants

Buy more, save more: 10% off from 3 roots, 15% from 5 – any varieties, applied automatically at checkout.

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🌱 Planting season: roots ship now, ready to plant.

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Peony Dark Eyes is an absolute showstopper with a wonderfully moody and dramatic look. Its smooth, velvety petals are a deep, rich burgundy that can almost look black in the shadows. These dark outer petals beautifully cup a fluffy, bright center packed with creamy-yellow little petals and tiny flashes of red. It’s a stunning, high-contrast flower that immediately draws you in.

This variety adds an amazing depth of color to any garden bed or border. It grows into a strong, dependable bush with sturdy stems that easily hold up the striking blooms, so they always look their best, even after a breezy spring day. The rich green leaves make the perfect backdrop, letting those dark flowers really shine.

Dark Eyes is also an incredible choice for bringing inside. Putting just a few of these rich, dark blossoms in a vase adds a sophisticated, cozy, and truly elegant feel to your home. It’s the perfect peony for anyone who loves unique, dramatic flowers with a lot of personality.

Specs & details

Type Single

Breeder Pehrson

Year of introduction 1996

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

Flower colour Dark Red

Height 60-70 cm

Flower size 10-15 cm

Winter hardiness USDA zones 3–8 (fully hardy)

Cut flower Yes

Fragrance No

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 Burgundy peonies· Single 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.

We dispatch within 2 working days. After dispatch, delivery with DHL, GLS or FedEx takes 2–5 working days across Europe. Shipping costs depend on your country and are added at checkout.