- Type:
- Herbaceous perennial
- USDA hardiness zones:
- 3-8
ëCoral Sunset is an herbaceous (soft-stemmed) peony. It is a shrubby perennial that, each year, will typically grow 30-32î tall by mid-spring, bloom, display attractive foliage throughout the summer and early fall, and then die to the ground after frost. Large semi-double flowers feature coral pink outer petals with rose overtones and gold center stamens. Flowers appear in early season (usually mid May in St. Louis). Green foliage is divided into oval to lance-shaped segments. Excellent cut flower. Wissing-Klehm, 1981.
- Full sun to part shade
- Medium
- Medium
Easily grown in rich, fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Add compost as needed before planting. Each plant will flower for approximately 7-10 days. Plant other cultivars with staggered bloom times to extend the total peony bloom period to approximately 6 weeks during May and June (St. Louis area). Remove spent flowers after bloom. Cut foliage to the ground and remove from the garden in fall after frost. Plants are long-lived, do not need to be divided and can be left undisturbed for years.
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