Nice, LG! Which ones did you order? I got 6 Itohs from them 2 years ago, 4 of them were HUGE! I cut 3 of them in half, ran out of steam before I could cut up the 4th. They were robust enough that all of the pieces bloomed this year! Strawberry Crème Brulee and Crème a la Orange were much smaller than the others but I'm hoping they'll bloom this spring. Both were at least 3-5 eyes but the others were a minimum of 10-15! Guess I need to jump on their website to see what's being offered this year!

I had to go to Henry's page to see Langley, I see what you mean about the fading out. It is lovely, definitely see why you'd want it!

Hi Liz, I use an App called "What's in my Garden" on my iPhone to keep track of my plants. Here is a photo showing "what's on Order for 2016"for "Select Plus" . I really love this app. It has prevented me from ordering plants I already have.

That's a great idea, LG! I have a spreadsheet on my desktop that I add new plants to as they come in and just a saved notepad for my current year's orders. I'll have to check out that app, sounds like a more portable way of tracking.

I got Crème d'la Orange, Enduring Rainbow and Strawberry Crème Brule from them 2 falls ago. Enduring Rainbow was one of those that had such huge roots that I cut it in half before planting, both portions bloomed first spring although they were more single than semi-double. I understand that's pretty typical for 1st year divisions, expect them to be more full this spring. I'm really hoping I get blooms on the other 2 this year, got a start of a single bud that dropped on Crème d'la Orange but it wasn't quite up to making it all the way last year.

I've just spent half an hour browsing Select Plus Lilacs and Peonies, what a nice selection! I'm very interested in several of their lilacs as well as peonies! That is the vendor mentioned a few posts ago isn't it?

Yes, Neal. Their Itoh divisions on most is very generous, think there are several root pics from 2013 and 2014. I know the pics from 2013, think they were Alex's?, were the reason I ordered from them again. I've never ordered lilacs from them but I'm sure they'll be just as nice. And they don't charge a crazy amount for the ag certificate.

@Neal Thank you so much for putting Select Plus Lilacs and Peonies in your post... They have amazing Lilac and Peonies

Now to hit the lottery

I would have to have won the lottery to get many ITOHs from them (not that their prices are bad, but ITOHs are just pricey no matter where) But their prices on lilacs were very reasonable.

I am new to peonies. My lilies are disappearing due to voles that cant be controlled.
These are my first ones.
Rock Garden:
White Imp


Fairy Princess



Larger varieties
Coral Supreme


Do Tell




Raspberry Rumba
All choices are for companion colors with other perennials.

Nice thing about your selection, Jo Ann is that these peonies won't flop. I don't grow any of them but I have admired them from pics posted by other gardeners.

I think Coral Supreme and Coral Sunset are the two prettiest corals, Jo Ann. And Raspberry Rumba is one of the cheeriest looking flowers I've ever seen! Love it and Circus Circus--looks the same but with a light pink background instead of white. Small blooms but tons of them, they just make you smile to look at them!

Liz andKaren: Thanks for your support and info.
When I first thought about peonies someone recommended the ITOA'S.
The flopping had kept me away from that plant for years.

Jo Ann, I love your End of the Rainbow avatar.

Debra,
Isnt that a great photo. Neighbor took it and sent it to me.

Good neighbor. It is perfect.

I too look for peonies that have "landcape" or "strong stems" in the description, Jo Ann. There are a few that are beautiful enough to go through that effort, though!

So is the pic of a rainbow over your house? Pretty cool!

Yes.The pic is from a couple of weeks ago. Another mild day, so unusual for us. It has returned to winter as of last week.

Oh wow, didn't know that was a pic of your house with the rainbow over it! Thought you got it off some Christmas card! What a lovely picturesque scene! It looks so beautiful, almost surreal.

I was really impressed. Neighbor is a graphic artist and was in the right place at the right time. I didn't see the rainbow.
We were out putting up a Wrenhouse with bird cam on the other side of the house.

Looks like a good omen to me! You should get a sign: Pot o' Gold Garden!!

Ha Ha Thats a great idea.