Paeonia 'Raspberry Charm' | Raspberry Charm Peony
DESCRIPTION
Paeonia ‘Raspberry Charm’ is a semi-double herbaceous peony that blooms in early to mid-season. It showcases a rich raspberry-red to deep-coral hue with ruffled petals surrounding a central cluster of golden-yellow stamens. The blossoms are lightly fragrant and carried on sturdy upright stems that support each flower without additional support. Pollinators, including bees and butterflies, are drawn to the open floral structure, making it a lively and fragrant feature in the garden or as a cut flower.
The plant’s foliage remains clean and glossy throughout the season, providing a dark green backdrop that enhances the flower color’s depth. Recognized for its excellent stem strength and reliability, ‘Raspberry Charm’ is appreciated by growers and cut-flower enthusiasts for its consistent performance and long-lasting blooms.
DESCRIPTION
Paeonia ‘Raspberry Charm’ is a semi-double herbaceous peony that blooms in early to mid-season. It showcases a rich raspberry-red to deep-coral hue with ruffled petals surrounding a central cluster of golden-yellow stamens. The blossoms are lightly fragrant and carried on sturdy upright stems that support each flower without additional support. Pollinators, including bees and butterflies, are drawn to the open floral structure, making it a lively and fragrant feature in the garden or as a cut flower.
The plant’s foliage remains clean and glossy throughout the season, providing a dark green backdrop that enhances the flower color’s depth. Recognized for its excellent stem strength and reliability, ‘Raspberry Charm’ is appreciated by growers and cut-flower enthusiasts for its consistent performance and long-lasting blooms.
DESCRIPTION
Paeonia ‘Raspberry Charm’ is a semi-double herbaceous peony that blooms in early to mid-season. It showcases a rich raspberry-red to deep-coral hue with ruffled petals surrounding a central cluster of golden-yellow stamens. The blossoms are lightly fragrant and carried on sturdy upright stems that support each flower without additional support. Pollinators, including bees and butterflies, are drawn to the open floral structure, making it a lively and fragrant feature in the garden or as a cut flower.
The plant’s foliage remains clean and glossy throughout the season, providing a dark green backdrop that enhances the flower color’s depth. Recognized for its excellent stem strength and reliability, ‘Raspberry Charm’ is appreciated by growers and cut-flower enthusiasts for its consistent performance and long-lasting blooms.
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Height: 24–36 inches
Width: 24–36 inches
Foliage color: Deep to medium glossy green
Flower color: Rich raspberry-red semi-double blooms
Bloom time: Early to mid-season
Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water requirements: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; strong, sturdy stems require no staking; deadhead spent blooms, cut foliage to ground after frost
Growing zone: USDA zones 3–8
Wildlife attractors: Fragrant flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators; resistant to deer and rabbitsThis plant can be seen at Adelman Peony Gardens.
