Magical Mystery Tour is truly magical. While many Itohs occupy a similar colour range and are no less special for it, the flowers of Magical Mystery Tour open up extraordinarily deep orange, making awe-struck viewers do a double take. Flowers are semi-double approaching near full double on well grown mature specimens and display colours that are constantly in flux. Flowers can look different every hour and across multiple flowers on the same plant, providing a symphony of colour. Following one bloom to maturity takes us on a tour through oranges, corals, peaches, pinks, and pastels, resting at a cream color with pink-red highlights. This is a transformation that must be seen to be believed. Plants are vigorous, quickly growing into large bushes that are covered with multicolored flowers. Strong, rigid stems hold the flower upright under all conditions, as expected of an intersectional peony, and attractive, deep green Itoh type foliage results in a good looking plant all season long. Side buds extend the flowering period and makes for a plant that blooms over the course of weeks. Highly recommended and distinct amongst the Itohs.
