7" blossoms open rose-pink then lighten gracefully as the flower ages. The center of the flower has dark-rose color contrasts with a nest of yellow stamen. Petals are slightly ruffled and look as if they are made of silk. 'First Arrival' is an excellent grower with beautiful foliage on sturdy 30" stems. While this peony does quite well as far south as USDA growing zone 9, it should have more shade there than required in the north. Itoh peonies are early bloomers and 'First Arrival' is aptly named being one of the earliest among Itohs. LIMITED QUANTITY. (Anderson, 1986).
Zones 4-9
Bare root 3/5-eye and field stock are available only in late-fall and winter.
POTTED OPTION IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPPING. PICK UP AT NURSERY ONLY.
