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Peony Love Affair (Hollingsworth) (ITOH )

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The Peony Love Affair (Itoh) is an exceptionally refined variety developed by breeder Hollingsworth, admired for its pure color and harmonious form. Its large semi-double flowers open in a delicate snowy-white shade with a subtle creamy hue, giving them an aristocratic charm. At the center of each bloom, a golden-yellow eye shines, creating a striking contrast and enhancing the flower’s visual appeal.

The bush features strong, straight stems that support the heavy buds without staking, along with dense green foliage that remains decorative through autumn. As an Itoh hybrid, this variety combines the hardiness of herbaceous peonies with the elegance of tree peonies.

Love Affair blooms mid-season, delighting with soft white buds for several weeks. Its flowers emit a gentle, subtle fragrance that perfectly complements their refined appearance. This peony is ideal for classic garden compositions, mixed borders, and serves as a luxurious accent in floral arrangements. The Peony Love Affair is a symbol of elegance and purity, adding a touch of sophistication and delicacy to any garden.

Specs & details

Category by Type Semidouble

BreaderGrower Hollingsworth

Suplier Hoefblad

Year of origin 2005

Bulb/Plant Size 1 bare-root plant

Flower Color White

Established Height 60-70 cm

Flower Size 15-18 cm

Hardiness Zone 45385

Suitable as cutting flower Yes

Fragrance No

Leaf Colour Green

Flowering time May-June

Double or Single Flower Semidouble

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

Sun exposure Full Sun,Partial Shade

Soil acidity Any

Soil moisture Moist but well-drained

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

Watering Every week or once on two weeks

Plant spacing: 3 plants per m2

Country Netherlands

How to Plant?

Guide and tips for planting peony plants and bulbs

Choose a sunny spot in your garden with well-draining soil.
Dig a hole that is 2-3 times wider than the diameter of the peony bulb or 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 peony bulb or root in the hole with the "eyes" (small buds) facing up and the crown (thickened stem base) no more than 1-2 inches below the soil surface.
Fill the hole with soil and gently firm the soil around the bulb or 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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Secure delivery across Europe

We deliver flower bulbs to more than 30 countries across Europe. The standard delivery charge is added on orders depending on the country where you live.
To guarantee the best result and quality of our plants and bulbs, we dispatch all our orders at the right planting period. We monitor harvests in The Netherlands and weather conditions across Europe and start shipping our orders according to the following schedule:

Spring season - from 24 March until 1 June.
Autumn season - from 1 October until 1 December.