Variety Origin: Bad Hair Day is a classic Itoh peony (hybrid of tree peony and herbaceous peony), jointly bred by American breeder R.F. Anderson and Swenson Gardens. It is a representative among distinctive niche peony varieties.
Core Characteristics: Petals are thin, light, and translucent, with a natural matte luster. They feel smooth and resilient to the touch, with slightly elastic edges, resistant to damage from wind and rain. The petal thickness varies slightly at the junctions of the streaks, enhancing the color layers and improving the overall ornamental texture.
Cultivation Performance: Strong cold hardiness. Prefers 6+ hours of ample sunlight daily; insufficient light can cause fading and blurring of the streaks, affecting the ornamental effect. Suited for planting in fertile, loose, organic-rich, well-drained slightly acidic to neutral soil. Avoid waterlogging.
Bad Hair Day peony is a highly distinctive niche variety among Itoh peonies, suitable for planting in garden borders and flower beds as distinctive accents, as well as for niche floral design and interior decoration.
