True garden candy: a sweet selection of itoh peonies
1 December 2025
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December 2025
High-value Itoh peonies for a stronger spring range
Paeonia itoh Garden Candy® continues to gain traction among growers and retailers thanks to its exceptional garden performance, strong stems, and long flowering window. As hybrids between herbaceous and tree peonies, they offer the best of both worlds: vigorous growth, outstanding disease tolerance, and highly marketable blooms with a premium appearance. Their uniform habit and predictable behaviour make them ideal for consistent production, reliable retail presentation, and high customer satisfaction.
This week, we highlight four standout Itoh varieties available as P14 liners, selected for their colour strength, branching, and overall commercial appeal.
Paeonia itoh GC® Amy Joy™
- Compact, well-branched habit suitable for container production
- Semi-double flowers in soft pastel tones with a warm centre
- Strong performer in colder climates; stable and uniform growth
- Excellent choice for early- to mid-season colour in retail
Paeonia itoh GC® Candy Apple™
- Bold red-pink colouration with excellent fade resistance
- Eye-catching retail presence due to saturated tones
- Upright stems that hold flowers above the foliage
- A reliable mid-season bloomer with strong repeat demand
Paeonia itoh GC® Noa Joly™
- Modern colour combination: warm apricot-peach hues with subtle shifts as blooms mature
- Strong branching and high bud count per plant
- Ideal for premium assortments or retailers wanting something “new”
- Performs well in both cooler and warmer production zones
Paeonia itoh GC® Summer Sunset™
- Distinct multi-tonal orange-coral shades reminiscent of a sunset
- An excellent statement variety with strong impulse appeal
- Robust growth and a well-balanced plant structure
- Late-season extension, adding valuable colour after earlier varieties finish
The minimum order depends on the size of the plants:
- P9 -> 80 pcs / variety
- P12 -> 75 pcs / variety
- P14, C2 -> 50 pcs / variety
- C3 and bigger -> 25 pcs / variety
FAQ:
How should I make my order?
Complete the “order” column in the attached Excel file and send it to info@hoogenraadplant.nl. Do not change the content of the file, just enter the number of plants ordered. In the email, provide the company name, contact details, and the expected date of receipt of the order – this will help us plan work in the nursery.
When will my order be confirmed?
Every order we receive is confirmed within 48 hours (working days). If during this time you do not receive an email from us, check your “spam” and “offers” or call us.
When can I pick up my order?
We adjust the dates of orders to meet your needs, so report the date of the planned collection 2 weeks in advance (February-April – 3 weeks in advance). This will facilitate the timely, efficient, and correct preparation of plants and their careful packaging.
Pickup of orders is possible from week 37 (2025) to week 18 (2026).
I’m a new customer, when do I have to pay?
We accept cash payments, credit cards, and bank transfers to our bank account based on a pro forma invoice before picking up your order. Pre-payment includes 100% of the order value. After making the payment, please send us confirmation of the transfer because it accelerates the preparation of the plants for pickup.
Contact us to find out more about our offer:
info@hoogenraadplant.nl
+31 (0) 318 57 16 65
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Hoogenraad Handelskwekerijen bv
Rijksweg 30a | 6744 WB Ederveen, NL
tel. +31 (0) 318 571665
info@hoogenraadplant.nl