Scrumdiddlyumptious Peony — photo 1

Scrumdiddlyumptious Peony

Paeonia 'Scrumdiddlyumptious'

A delicious Itoh hybrid with creamy yellow blooms and a sweet pink blush.

Plant Type
Perennials & Annuals
Width
24–30 In.
Height
24–30 In.
USDA hardiness zone
4 - 9
Sun requirements
Full Sun, Part Shade
Water requirements
Moderate

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About Scrumdiddlyumptious Peony

‘Scrumdiddlyumptious’ is an Itoh, or intersectional, peony sold for its cream-to-yellow flowers with soft pink blush and a subtle fragrance. The exact selection is listed by [Bron and Sons](https://www.bronandsons.com/products/line/all/scrumdiddlyumptious-itoh-peony-42242) as 60–75 cm tall and wide; [Fables Farms](https://www.fablesfarms.com/our-peonies) also identifies it as an intersectional variety with cream-and-pink flowers. ## Flowers and placement The layered blooms bring a warm, two-tone accent to a perennial border or cutting garden. Published descriptions differ on flower fullness, so this profile focuses on the shared color and hybrid identity rather than a particular petal count. Peonies generally do best in sun or light shade with fertile, well-drained soil; see the [RHS peony guide](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/peony/herbaceous/growing-guide) for general planting guidance. ## Establishment Allow room for the clump to develop and keep the soil moderately moist while roots establish. Avoid waterlogged sites. Flowering time and performance depend on climate and growing conditions. ## Maintenance Water during establishment and prolonged dry periods, then adapt to rainfall and soil texture. Remove spent stems and tidy the plant after foliage dies back. Keep healthy leaves through the growing season to support the roots for the next cycle.