$62.50
Amy Jo is named in honor of someone very dear to breeder Don Smith—his beloved wife. This extraordinary ITOH peony shines with blooms of the clearest, fully double lemon yellow, flawless in tone and free of flares. A prolific bloomer, it embodies both strength and grace: sturdy stems carry a petite plant adorned with a multitude of blossoms. Just like the woman it celebrates, Amy Jo is stylish, spirited, and resilient—tough as nails yet effortlessly radiant.
Freshly opened flowers reveal a delicate blush of pink that deepens toward the center, gradually maturing into a clear, bright medium yellow. Unusual among hybrids of this group, Amy Jo produces no flares. Instead, the nearly invisible ring of stamens—so close in color to the petals—draws the eye to the striking red stigmata at the heart of each bloom. Wide guard petals, often reaching 2½ inches across, frame the blossoms with bold elegance. With an average of three buds per stem and a delightful fragrance, Amy Jo is a treasure in both beauty and character.
This specific variety, like all introductions in the Candy Series by Don Smith, has been propagated through tissue culture, an innovative method for replicating peonies. One major advantage of this technique is the rapid production of exact replicas of the parent plant. Traditional methods like grow and divide can take years before new varieties are available in the market. Although the roots of these tissue-cultured peonies may appear smaller compared to traditional peony roots, they are packed with numerous eyes, ensuring a strong foundation for their growth and development.
