The most beautiful flower in my garden right now is the ‘Bartzella’ Itoh peony. The plant, in its third year in the ground and is covered with large (8″/20cm), colorful, attention grabbing blossoms. No plant in the garden has elicited more delightful comments and questions about where to obtain one. I have become a believer; I planted my third Itoh peony this spring and am on the lookout for more.
It cries out to be the star in this week’s In a Vase on Monday offering.
My Arranger suggested that it can stand alone and needs no other flowers to get in the way of admiring ‘Bartzella.’
My thanks to vacationing Cathy at Rambling in the Garden for her invitation to join her in this weekly offering of items from our gardens. Please visit her site and see what she and others have in their vases this week.
A Walk in the Garden 
I agree with your arranger, it needs nothing else except a beautiful vase, and you have suppied that – lovely.
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Thank you, Christina. In my opinion it is an incredible flower. I am much impressed with this new type of peony. I also am growing ‘Keiko’ and ‘Biwa,’ and I am pleased with both of them. I hope to get more.
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Is it fragrant?
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Nothing to write home about.
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My goodness, you picked your beautiful peony! How could you bear to? I have to say it looks stunning in a vase though.
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There were a number on the plant and they were going to go anyway. Why not pick a pretty one and share with friends.
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I quite agree John…it needs no other flowers. I don’t usually see yellow peonies but this one is a standout.
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I have another yellow Itoh peony, Biwa, which is almost (I stress almost) as beautiful as Bartzella.
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Just beautiful!! That blue vase is a perfect compliment to a stunning peony.
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Thanks, Julie. My Arranger knows how to pick them.
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What an amazing flower – that last photo is gorgeous! Thanks for your kind comments and sharing your vase with us.
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Thank you, Cathy. Hoping you have a safe trip home.
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Your ‘Bartzella’ Itoh peony is certainly a standout. So lovely.
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Right now, Susie, it’s my favorite flower in the garden.
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Not only a beautiful flower, but beautiful photographs too. Georgia O Keeffe would be proud of you.
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Thank you, Barbara. Your comments are most kind.
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Elegant as a solo blossom – a plant I’very not yet tried . ..
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I would encourage you to look into Itoh peonies. They should do well in your area.
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Yes, John, you are inspiring me with your beautiful photos. I’ve not grown them, but inherited a border of traditional peonies here. I’ll keep my eye out for one 😉 Do you have a particular fondness for yellow flowers?
Am looking forward to what you and the Arranger come up with for tomorrow…. and hope Ana’s rains aren’t causing you any difficulties. Best wishes, WG
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Your arranger is right – this pretty flower needs no embellishments or distractions. Simple lovely on its own!
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Thanks, Cathy. I try to trust her judgement.
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She has great taste, doesn’t she? And so do you in planting it – what a superb flower! But the person who called it ‘Bartzella’ should be shot … What are the Itoh peonies? I googled and found them described as ‘intersectional’ – are they herbaceous?
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Thanks, Cathy. I have learned about Itoh peonies only in the past few years. Planted Bartzella three years ago, Keiko last year and Biwa this year. They are a cross between a herbaceous and tree peony. Their blooms are large and they stand up when in bloom…don’t need any staking. They are cut down in winter just like their herbaceous parent. I’m looking for more.
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They sound wonderful – must look out for them!
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An outstandingly beautiful peony!
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Thank you, Jason. I am in total agreement.
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