Coral Sunset Peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Coral Sunset'
Pronunciation: pay-OHN-ee-uh lak-tee-FLOR-uh
SKU #31680
| Description | Brilliant coral-red, lightly fragrant, semi-double flowers arrive early in peony season on this highly prized perennial. An excellent cut flower. Deep green foliage covers the well-rounded plant, remaining attractive throughout summer and fall. Lovely massed in borders. An herbaceous perennial. |
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| Light | Full sun |
| Watering | Keep soil moist, but not soggy. |
| Blooms | Late spring |
| Mature Size | Quickly reaches 24 to 28 in. tall and wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
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| Special Features | Easy Care, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
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| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Mock Orange (Philadelphus); Coneflower (Echinacea); Phlox (Phlox); Bellflower (Campanula) |
| Care | Provide enriched, slightly acidic, well-drained soil; plant with crown slightly below soil level. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Remove spent blooms for a tidy appearance. Apply side dressing of organic compost annually. Remove old foliage in the fall. Heavy blooms may require support. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 3-8
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.