[Anderson 1986]  Itoh: Semi-double flowers are lavender pink upon opening, maturing to light pink as the blossoms age.  Like other Itoh or intersectional peonies, the attractive and dense foliage make these handsome shrubs a garden favorite where they grow slightly broader than they are tall. Blooms are carried atop sturdy stems that never need support. One of the first Itohs to flower. Blooms early midseason