Paeonia 'Red Charm'
(Peony 'Red Charm')
Family - Paeoniaceae
Category - Perennial
Year of Introduction - 1944
Season of Interest - Spring, Summer
Hardiness - H6
Height - up to 85cm
Width - up to 75cm
Location - The Walled Garden
Description: A herbaceous Perennial with a clump-forming, upright habit. Pinnate leaves with oblong to lanceolate leaflets emerge deep red in spring before turning to glossy, mid to dark green with age. Large, single anemone form peony flowers are rich scarlet red, each Bloom with a prominent central cluster of smaller, ruffled petals (staminodes). The flowers are held singly atop upright stems and are produced in early summer. The Blooms are heavily scented and excellent for use as cut flowers.
Flower:
Large, single anemone form peony flowers are deep, scarlet red, each bloom with a prominent central cluster of smaller, ruffled petals (staminodes). The blooms are intensely fragrant. The flowers are held singly atop upright stems and are produced in June.
Flower colour: Red
Flower shape: Single anemone form peony flowers held singly
Flowering time: June
Foliage:
Glossy, mid to dark green leaves are pinnate with oblong to lanceolate leaflets. The foliage emerges deep red in spring before turning to green with age. The leaves are oppositely arranged on the upright stems.
Foliage Senescence: Deciduous
Foliage Shape: Pinnate with oblong to lanceolate leaflets
Poison Information:
This plant may cause discomfort if ingested.
Propagation:
Division of tubers.
Cultivation:
Best in full sun in fertile, moisture-retentive soil that is well-drained.