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Key characteristics

Family: Paeoniaceae
Height: 24 to 36 inches
Width: 24 to 36 inches
Flower color: Coral pink, fading to peachy-pink
Foliage color: Deep green, glossy
Bloom time: Late spring to early summer
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; deadhead spent blooms
Growing zone: USDA zones 3 to 8
Wildlife: Attracts bees and butterflies

Perennials

Paeonia lactiflora 'Coral Charm'

Coral Charm Peony

Paeonia lactiflora 'Coral Charm' is an elegant peony variety celebrated for its large, semi-double blooms in a unique coral-pink hue. Flowering in late spring to early summer, the blossoms open in a vibrant coral shade and gradually fade to a softer peachy-pink as they mature. The flowers feature a prominent yellow center that adds contrast and brightness to the lush, ruffled petals.

Originating from hybridization efforts aimed at creating more diverse peony colors, 'Coral Charm' is highly regarded for its striking, warm-toned blooms and reliable performance in the garden.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Late spring to early summer

Find this plant

Works well in

Borders
Cottage Gardens
Pollinator Gardens
Cut Flower Gardens

Companion plants

Columbines · Lungworts · Daylilies · Japanese anemones · Bleeding hearts · Catmint

Design tip

Summer flowers carry the middle of the season, so place it where the bed needs color once spring bulbs fade. Because it is easy about light, use it to carry a planting from a sunny end of the bed into the shadier side.