*Cross between Herbaceous and Tree peony*
Court Jester wears small flowers of simple form.

At the opening, fragrant flowers are of a yellow-orange colour with red-burgundy flares contrasting with the golden stamens and red stigmates.

A very nice looking flower! Flowers fade gently as they age toward a yellowish-creamy colour.

Each stem wear many flowers extending the blooming period.

Height of 80 cm.

Mid-season bloomer.

*INTERSECTIONAL PEONIES (Itohs) are long lived and initial proper preparation would assure your success in your peony garden.*

- Plant in full sun and in rich, well drained soil.
- Dig a hole twice the size.
- Can benefit from soil mixture of 2 par ts top soil, 2 parts compost and 1 part Peat Moss. If you have poor drainage, add sand and perlite instead of the peat moss.
- A slow release high phostate fertilizer added at planting time ensures rapid root development.
- Avoid high nitrogen levels at all times and late fall applications of fertilizer.
- Plant the elongated stems parallel to the ground at a depth of 2 inches.
- If you purchased a containerized plant, the top of the root ball should be level with the soil and firmly heeled in.
- Water immediately after planting.
- During the winter season, mulch with straw-type mulch to prevent thawing and re-freezing
- Take care as you would an herbaceous peony.
- *Likes: *Cold winters, mild summers.
- *Flowering period: *Late spring to summer

- *Garden care: *Deadhead after flowering. In early spring apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer around the base of the plant and mulch with well-rotted compost or manure. Fungal diseases may occur in cool, wet springs so prune out any affected parts and spray the remaining sections with fungicide.

- *Soil:* Slightly alkaline soil (ideal pH is around 7-7.5), well drained with plenty of added organic matter. Where soils are naturally acid, add dolomite lime at planting.