Paeonia lactiflora 'Red Charm' | Red Charm Peony

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DESCRIPTION
Paeonia lactiflora ‘Red Charm’ opens in mid‑spring to early summer, showcasing full, double bomb-shaped blossoms of deep crimson that emit a sweet-spicy aroma. Blooming heavily for about a week to ten days, the early midseason flowers emerge on sturdy stems that frequently hold well even after rain. These richly petaled blooms are excellent in fresh-cut arrangements, often maintaining their presence in vases.

Registered by Lyman Glasscock in 1944 and honored with the American Peony Society’s Gold Medal in 1956, ‘Red Charm’ is recognized for its dependable flowering and long vase life. It forms vigorous, compact clumps that are resilient to heat and attractive to pollinators while remaining resistant to deer and rabbits.

DESCRIPTION
Paeonia lactiflora ‘Red Charm’ opens in mid‑spring to early summer, showcasing full, double bomb-shaped blossoms of deep crimson that emit a sweet-spicy aroma. Blooming heavily for about a week to ten days, the early midseason flowers emerge on sturdy stems that frequently hold well even after rain. These richly petaled blooms are excellent in fresh-cut arrangements, often maintaining their presence in vases.

Registered by Lyman Glasscock in 1944 and honored with the American Peony Society’s Gold Medal in 1956, ‘Red Charm’ is recognized for its dependable flowering and long vase life. It forms vigorous, compact clumps that are resilient to heat and attractive to pollinators while remaining resistant to deer and rabbits.

 

  • Height: 24–36 inches tall
    Width: 24–36 inches wide
    Foliage color: Medium to deep glossy green
    Flower color: Full double, rich bright red blooms with a saucer of larger petals; fragrant
    Bloom time: Mid- to late spring (around May)
    Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade
    Water requirements: Moderate
    Maintenance: Medium—remove spent flowers, cut back foliage after frost, may require staking under heavy blooms, compost or fertilizer in early spring
    Growing zone: USDA zones 3–8
    Wildlife attractors: Attracts butterflies and other pollinators; deer- and rabbit-resistant

    This plant can be seen at Adelman Peony Gardens and Brooks Gardens Peonies.

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