The Dawes Arboretum

Common name: Coral Charm peony

Family: Paeoniaceae (peony family)

Distribution: hybrid

Hardiness: USDA Zone 5

Life form: Herbaceous perennial

Plant Patent Info.: PP4,247; 2 May, 1978

Comments: This cultivar’s deep coral buds appear early, opening to reveal lovely semi-double, coral-peach blossoms. A true color breakthrough for the peony garden. Flowers appear in late May on 36" clumps. Peonies are herbaceous perennials that form a clump of mounding foliage. New shoots emerge with an attractive bronze cast. Compound leaves are deep green and attractive throughout the growing season. Plants bloom for about 2 weeks in late spring to early summer. Plant in full sun, in deep, well-drained, slightly acidic soil; high fertility is best.