Coral Sunset Peony
Paeonia 'Coral Sunset'
Rich coral colored blooms are semi-double with gold stamens in the center; requires staking
Features and Growing Tips
Note: Each live plant is unique and may differ from the photo while maintaining its beauty. Plants come in a plastic pot; other items in images are not included.
Landscape Qualities
but can always be balanced by a couple of finer or coarser plants for an effective composition., Coral Sunset Peony is an herbaceous perennial with a more or less rounded form. Its medium texture blends into the garden
Ornamental Qualities
turning green in color throughout the season.
Planting and Growing
and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 20 years. As an herbaceous perennial, and will regrow from the base each spring. Be careful not to disturb the crown in late winter when it may not be readily seen!, Coral Sunset Peony will grow to be about 24 inches tall at maturity extending to 3 feet tall with the flowers, individual plants should be spaced approximately 30 inches apart. The flower stalks can be weak and so it may require staking in exposed sites or excessively rich soils. It grows at a slow rate, this plant will usually die back to the crown each winter, with a spread of 3 feet. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant
as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation., but grows best in rich soils. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid. It can be propagated by division; however, but will not tolerate standing water. It is not particular as to soil pH, This plant does best in full sun to partial shade. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions
Plant Facts
Prefers full sun to partial shade
Deer Resistant
Keep moisture level average to moist
Mature Size 24"(3'withtheflowers)Hx3'W
Cutflower Favorite
Flowers are coral with soft fragrance
Flowers from late spring to early summer
Attracts bees; butterflies
Zone 2a
Likes well drained soil