
Description
Coral Charm Peony (Paeonia hybrida) is a flamboyant, semi-double perennial that captivates with its fragrant blooms transitioning from coral to peach to soft yellow as they age. A standout in any garden or bouquet, this early-season beauty thrives with just a few frosts and delivers season-long charm.
🌿 Key Features
• Botanical Name: Paeonia hybrida ‘Coral Charm’
• Bloom Colour: Coral, fading to peach and yellow
• Bloom Type: Semi-double, early-season, fragrant
• Height: 60–100 cm
• Ideal Australian Zones: VIC, TAS, SA, ACT, southern NSW/QLD
• Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
• Flower Time: October–November (early–mid spring)
• Water-Wise: No—prefers consistent moisture
• Supplied As: Bare-root tuber in peat (plant June–August)
• Uses: Garden beds, cut flowers, clumping perennial plantings
🌼 Why You Should Buy
• Dramatic color-changing blooms add dynamic beauty
• Scented and elegant, ideal for arrangements and focal points
• Blooms early in the season—adds early-spring sparkle
• Hardy once established with frost tolerance and longevity
• Great for mass plantings, borders, and seasonal displays
🌱 Peony – Herbaceous: Growing Guide
Herbaceous peonies like Coral Charm grow from tuberous roots, reaching around 1 m tall. They typically take 2–3 years to fully establish and flower reliably. Ideal for cool-climate zones:
• Soil: Neutral to slightly acidic (pH ~7.0); enrich soil with compost or blood & bone at planting
• Depth & Spacing: Plant buds no deeper than 5 cm underground; allow ~1 m between plants
• Sunlight: Plant in full sun with some afternoon shade in warmer areas
• Feeding: Use a general-purpose fertilizer in spring & late autumn
• Watering: Keep soil moist in summer; avoid drought stress, though not waterwise
• Winter Care: Plant in cold-exposed, unmulched areas; winter chill is essential
• Pruning: Cut stems to ~10 cm in autumn before leaves fall to reduce disease risk
• Division: Only lift and divide in winter when required; keep roots moist after lifting
• Container Growing: Possible with deep pots, winter chill, and rich feeding
❓ FAQs
Can Coral Charm be grown in pots?
Yes—use a deep container with rich soil, regular fertilising, and winter chilling.
When will it bloom in Australia?
Typically visible from early to mid-spring (October–November).
Is Coral Charm frost-tolerant?
Yes—it thrives in cool climates with moderate frost exposure.
What soil pH is best?
Neutral (around 7.0), slightly acidic is acceptable.
Does it require staking?
Recommend staking or support to maintain bloom posture in wind or rain.