Paeonia 'Coral Charm'
(Peony 'Coral Charm')
Family - Paeoniaceae
Category - Perennial
Season of Interest - Spring, Summer
Hardiness - H6
Height - up to 90cm
Width - up to 80cm
Location - The Walled Garden
Description: A herbaceous Perennial with a clump-forming, upright habit. Pinnate leaves with oval to lanceolate leaflets emerge deep red in spring before turning to a glossy dark green with age. Large semi-double, bowl-shaped flowers open bright coral pink and slowly fade to pale apricot orange. Each Bloom has a central crown of golden yellow stamens. The flowers are held singly atop upright stems and are produced from late spring into early summer. The Blooms are fragrant and are excellent for use as cut flowers. Attractive to pollinating insects.
Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
Flower:
Large semi-double, bowl-shaped flowers open bright coral pink and gradually fade to apricot orange with age. The flowers are fragrant and each bloom has a central crown of golden yellow stamens. The flowers are held singly atop upright stems and are produced in May and June.
Flower colour: Coral, pink, apricot
Flower shape: Semi-double bowl-shaped flowers held singly
Flowering time: May, June
Foliage:
Glossy dark green, pinnate leaves have oval to lanceolate leaflets. The foliage emerges deep red in spring before turning to dark green with age. The leaves are held in opposite pairs on the upright stems.
Foliage Senescence: Deciduous
Foliage Shape: Pinnate with oval to lanceolate leaflets
Poison Information:
This plant may cause discomfort if ingested.
Propagation:
Division of tubers.
Cultivation:
Best in full sun to partial shade in fertile, moisture-retentive soil that is well-drained.