• Itoh (intersectional)
  • Perennial
  • Zones 4–8
  • White
  • Semi-double

Cora Louise

Perennial itoh (intersectional) peony in white and lavender, blooming in early summer. Itoh peony with semi-double white flowers marked by deep lavender flares at the center. USDA zones 4–8.

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A Cora Louise peony flower up close on the plant
A Cora Louise peony flower up close on the plant

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Cora Louise peony plants in bloom in a garden
Cora Louise peony plants in bloom in a garden

At a glance

Flower form
Itoh (intersectional) Semi-double
Colors
  • White
  • Lavender
Bicolor
Blooms
Early summer
Vase life
Not grown for cutting
Height
2 ft (61 cm)
Sunlight
Full sun
Hardiness
USDA zones 4–8 Perennial
Planted as
Bare root
Botanical name
Paeonia × itoh

In the garden

  • Rarely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)

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Origin

Intersectional (Itoh) peony listed by Adelman Peony Gardens as bred by Anderson in 1986.

Bred by Anderson, 1986

Sources

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All photos

  • A Cora Louise peony flower up close on the plant
    A Cora Louise peony flower up close on the plant
  • Cora Louise peony plants in bloom in a garden
    Cora Louise peony plants in bloom in a garden

Questions

Is Cora Louise hardy in my zone?

Cora Louise survives winter in the ground in USDA zones 4 to 8. In colder zones treat it as an annual or lift it before the ground freezes.

Does Cora Louise need full sun?

Cora Louise grows in full sun.

When does Cora Louise bloom?

Cora Louise blooms in early summer.

Is Cora Louise good for cutting?

Our sources don't list Cora Louise as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.

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A Morning Lilac peony flower up close on the plant Morning Lilac Early Itoh peony with single to semi-double fuchsia purple flowers, 28 inches tall. Itoh (intersectional)Late springMedium height
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