Coral Charm Peony

A standout in the garden and fresh floral arrangements! Coral Charm’s up to 9 in., light coral-peach flowers cover the plant in late spring or early summer. The charming blooms will definitely attract the attention of visitors and passersby. The semi-double, bowl-shaped flowers also are eye-catching in fresh floral arrangements. A favorite of home gardeners, this sun-loving perennial also is a good choice for commercial cut flower production. Throughout the growing season, Coral Charm’s glossy, deep green foliage is very attractive and ornamental. New growth is burgundy colored in the spring and turns a soft yellow in the fall. Growing 30-36 in. tall with a 24 in. spread, it grows best in full sun to partial shade. Plant several together to create a small hedge or as a foundation planting, or grow in the mixed perennial flower bed. Deer resistant. No. 1 root division with 2-3 eyes. Zones 3-8.

Paeonia lactiflora ‘Coral Charm’
Height: 2 – 3 feet
Spacing: 2.5 – 3 ft
Depth:Set crown with buds 1″ below ground-level.
Spread:2 – 3 feet
Light Required:Full Sun, Partial Shade
Pollinator:Not needed
Color: Coral-peach blossoms with golden centers
Size: 2-3 Eye Bareroot
Blooms: Late Spring, Early Summer
Zone: 3-8
Form: Perennial
Flower Form: Fully double flowers
Soil Requirements: Acidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil
Growth Rate: Medium
Pruning: Remove spent flower stems after flowering to maintain an attractive bush type perennial all summer long.
Foliage: Glossy, deep green leaves. Very ornamental through-out the growing season. The new growth in spring is a copper-burgundy and turns a soft yellow in the fall.