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~ Coral Peonies ~
'Coral Sunset,' 'Coral Charm,' 'Coral and Gold' and 'Coral Supreme' were all grown in similar conditions and near each other, and their garden performance was evaluated and compared. ALL coral peonies fade to cream quite noticeably. Coral Sunset - Somewhat darker pink than 'Coral Charm,' the semi-double 'Coral Sunset' has very weak stems here, though I have seen this cultivar stand very straight in the grower's field on overall shorter plants than I have observed. Here they fall to the ground as fast as the heaviest of double-flowered peonies. Coral Charm - Flowers open a few days later than the rest of the corals. Registered at 36", 'Coral Charm' grows here significantly taller than the other corals under the same conditions. The stems are very erect, and the semi-double flowers have a beautiful lotus shape with its cuppped petals. +It is both vigorous and floriferous. Its blooms consistently open a few days after 'Coral Supreme.' Coral and Gold - This cultivar features a tremendously distinctive, dark coral single flower with attractive stamens and a perfect cup shape. The stems are generally upright, forming a loose bush. The blooms are especially ephemerous, the petals are shed soon after opening. Coral Supreme - Very much like 'Coral Charm' except shorter (in my garden), pinker (less coral), a few days earlier and although semi-double as well, not possessing 'Coral Charm's magnificent shape. Among these 4 coral peonies, I would recommend 'Coral Charm' as the best, especially if you like your peonies on tall stems.    |
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Canadian Peony Links
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The Peony Database - Multilingual photographic and registration database of peony cultivars.
Planteck - Young plants of highly desirable Itoh cultivars can be obtained at a fraction of the cost from this micropropagator. Pivoinerie D'Aoust - Eclectic selection of lovely peonies. Pivoines Capano - Nice selection from Quebec grower includes Coral cultivars. Fraser's Thimble Farms - BC producer. |
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