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Red Charm Double Peony
Paeonia x 'Red Charm'
Pronunciation: pay-OHN-ee-uh
SKU #06362
LIGHT:
Partial sun
WATER:
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
SIZE:
Quickly reaches 2 to 3 ft. tall and wide.
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| Description | America's favorite peony, with gigantic, ruffled wine red blooms and a spicy-sweet fragrance. Nicely textured foliage emerges reliably each spring, and with a hot-house-grown sumptuousness. The flowers last for weeks in garden or vase. Unquestionably popular for its huge size, saturated color, and superb performance. An herbaceous perennial. |
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| Bloom Time | Mid-Spring to Early Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum); Bellflower (Campanula); Cranesbill (Geranium); Mock Orange (Philadelphus); Phlox (Phlox) |
| Care Instructions | Provide enriched, slightly acidic, well-drained soil; plant with crown slightly below soil level. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Remove spent blooms for a neat appearance. Apply side dressing of organic compost annually. Remove old foliage in the fall. Heavy blooms may require support. |
| History | The 1956 American Peony Society Gold Medal Winner. |
Details
| Description | America's favorite peony, with gigantic, ruffled wine red blooms and a spicy-sweet fragrance. Nicely textured foliage emerges reliably each spring, and with a hot-house-grown sumptuousness. The flowers last for weeks in garden or vase. Unquestionably popular for its huge size, saturated color, and superb performance. An herbaceous perennial. |
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| Bloom Time | Mid-Spring to Early Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
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| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum); Bellflower (Campanula); Cranesbill (Geranium); Mock Orange (Philadelphus); Phlox (Phlox) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Provide enriched, slightly acidic, well-drained soil; plant with crown slightly below soil level. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Remove spent blooms for a neat appearance. Apply side dressing of organic compost annually. Remove old foliage in the fall. Heavy blooms may require support. |
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History
| History | The 1956 American Peony Society Gold Medal Winner. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Red Charm Double Peony produce flowers?
Mid-Spring to Early Summer
Is Red Charm Double Peony evergreen or deciduous?
Red Charm Double Peony is Herbaceous.
What are the special features of Red Charm Double Peony?
Red Charm Double Peony is Fast Growing.
Is Red Charm Double Peony resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
How fast does Red Charm Double Peony grow?
Red Charm Double Peony has a Fast growth rate.
Where can I use Red Charm Double Peony in my landscape?
Red Charm Double Peony is suitable for: Border, Container.
What color are Red Charm Double Peony flowers?
Red Charm Double Peony produces Red flowers.
What color is the foliage of Red Charm Double Peony?
Red Charm Double Peony has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Red Charm Double Peony?
Good companion plants for Red Charm Double Peony include: Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum); Bellflower (Campanula); Cranesbill (Geranium); Mock Orange (Philadelphus); Phlox (Phlox).
How do I care for Red Charm Double Peony?
Provide enriched, slightly acidic, well-drained soil; plant with crown slightly below soil level. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Remove spent blooms for a neat appearance. Apply side dressing of organic compost annually. Remove old foliage in the fall. Heavy blooms may require support.
What is the history of Red Charm Double Peony?
The 1956 American Peony Society Gold Medal Winner.
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