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Paeonia 'Coral Charm' (Peony 'Coral Charm')

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Variety or Cultivar
'Coral Charm' is a clump-forming, herbaceous perennial with strong, erect, red stems bearing divided, dark green leaves and large, semi-double, coral flowers in late spring and early summer.
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Flower

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Flower

Foliage

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Foliage
Height and spread

Height and spread

Size Max height Max spread To maturity
0.9 m 0.8 m 2-5 years
2 ft 2 ft 2-5 years

Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Clay
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Moist but well-drained
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Partial Shade
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • South
Exposure
  • Sheltered

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Cultivation

Plant in moist, humus-rich, free-draining soil in full sun to partial shade. May need support. Resents being transplanted.

Suggested uses

Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, City, Low Maintenance

UK hardiness

H6

USDA zones

Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8

Sunset zone

2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Upright, Clump-forming, Erect flower stem

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Fragrance

Flowers lightly fragrant.

Toxicity

All parts may cause discomfort if ingested.

Plant care

Pruning

Remove faded flowers. Cut back in autumn after the foliage has died down.

Propagation methods

Seed, Division

Propagation

Seeds are doubly dormant, meaning roots will appear after the first winter chilling period, and stem and leaves after the second. Sow fresh ripe seed 2.5cm deep and leave outside.

Pests

Eelworms (leaf and bud)

Swift moth larvae

Diseases

Honey fungus

Peony wilt

Divide and replant clumps in autumn or early spring

Deadhead peonies (optional)

Plant container grown plants in deep fertile, well-drained soil

Sow spores or seeds as soon as ripe on moist compost

Support or stake (optional)

Cut back in autumn (optional)

Plant container grown plants in a sunny postion

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