Paeonia x intersectional 'Going Bananas' | Going Bananas Itoh Peony
DESCRIPTION
Paeonia x intersectional 'Going Bananas' is an Itoh hybrid peony with bright, sunny yellow flowers, and a hint of light orange at the base of the petals, creating a warm, tropical feel. These single blooms have a ruffled, frilly appearance and a ring of yellow stamens at the center, which enhances their bold visual appeal. The flowers appear in late spring to early summer, providing a splash of color against the plant’s dark green, leathery foliage.
‘Going Bananas’ thrives in well-drained, fertile soil and full sun, where it forms a bushy, compact mound. It is a hardy and low-maintenance plant, resistant to common peony pests and diseases. The unique color and robust growth habit make ‘Going Bananas’ a standout plant in any garden, offering both beauty and fragrance to the landscape.
DESCRIPTION
Paeonia x intersectional 'Going Bananas' is an Itoh hybrid peony with bright, sunny yellow flowers, and a hint of light orange at the base of the petals, creating a warm, tropical feel. These single blooms have a ruffled, frilly appearance and a ring of yellow stamens at the center, which enhances their bold visual appeal. The flowers appear in late spring to early summer, providing a splash of color against the plant’s dark green, leathery foliage.
‘Going Bananas’ thrives in well-drained, fertile soil and full sun, where it forms a bushy, compact mound. It is a hardy and low-maintenance plant, resistant to common peony pests and diseases. The unique color and robust growth habit make ‘Going Bananas’ a standout plant in any garden, offering both beauty and fragrance to the landscape.
DESCRIPTION
Paeonia x intersectional 'Going Bananas' is an Itoh hybrid peony with bright, sunny yellow flowers, and a hint of light orange at the base of the petals, creating a warm, tropical feel. These single blooms have a ruffled, frilly appearance and a ring of yellow stamens at the center, which enhances their bold visual appeal. The flowers appear in late spring to early summer, providing a splash of color against the plant’s dark green, leathery foliage.
‘Going Bananas’ thrives in well-drained, fertile soil and full sun, where it forms a bushy, compact mound. It is a hardy and low-maintenance plant, resistant to common peony pests and diseases. The unique color and robust growth habit make ‘Going Bananas’ a standout plant in any garden, offering both beauty and fragrance to the landscape.
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Family: Paeoniaceae
Height: 24–36 inches
Width: 24–36 inches
Flower color: Bright yellow; large, single blooms with orange center
Foliage color: Dark green
Bloom time: Late spring to early summer
Light requirements: Full sun
Water requirements: Moist but well-drained soil
Maintenance: Low; remove spent flowers after blooming and cut back foliage in autumn when it dies back
Growing zone: USDA zones 3–8
Wildlife attractors: Attracts butterflies
