Paeonia x lactiflora 'Coral Supreme' | Coral Supreme Peony
DESCRIPTION
Paeonia × lactiflora ‘Coral Supreme’ produces semi-double, bowl-shaped blooms in rich salmon-pink that soften to coral and apricot as they mature. Flowers appear in early to mid-season and are lightly fragrant, with golden stamens at the center. Held on strong stems, the blooms last well in vases when cut at the soft bud stage and perform reliably in the garden without support.
Introduced by Samuel Wissing in 1964, this cultivar forms a dense mound of glossy green foliage that remains attractive through summer. It attracts pollinators, resists deer, and offers warm color early in the season. ‘Coral Supreme’ is valued for its early bloom time, sturdy habit, and usefulness in both borders and cut arrangements.
DESCRIPTION
Paeonia × lactiflora ‘Coral Supreme’ produces semi-double, bowl-shaped blooms in rich salmon-pink that soften to coral and apricot as they mature. Flowers appear in early to mid-season and are lightly fragrant, with golden stamens at the center. Held on strong stems, the blooms last well in vases when cut at the soft bud stage and perform reliably in the garden without support.
Introduced by Samuel Wissing in 1964, this cultivar forms a dense mound of glossy green foliage that remains attractive through summer. It attracts pollinators, resists deer, and offers warm color early in the season. ‘Coral Supreme’ is valued for its early bloom time, sturdy habit, and usefulness in both borders and cut arrangements.
DESCRIPTION
Paeonia × lactiflora ‘Coral Supreme’ produces semi-double, bowl-shaped blooms in rich salmon-pink that soften to coral and apricot as they mature. Flowers appear in early to mid-season and are lightly fragrant, with golden stamens at the center. Held on strong stems, the blooms last well in vases when cut at the soft bud stage and perform reliably in the garden without support.
Introduced by Samuel Wissing in 1964, this cultivar forms a dense mound of glossy green foliage that remains attractive through summer. It attracts pollinators, resists deer, and offers warm color early in the season. ‘Coral Supreme’ is valued for its early bloom time, sturdy habit, and usefulness in both borders and cut arrangements.
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Height: 24–36 inches tall
Width: 24–30 inches wide
Foliage color: Glossy deep green, finely divided foliage
Flower color: Salmon‑coral pink, fading to coral/apricot
Bloom time: Early-season
Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water requirements: Moderate
Maintenance: Low—remove spent blooms and cut foliage to the ground after frost
Growing zone: USDA zones 3–8
Wildlife attractors: Very attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators; deer- and rabbit-resistant; excellent as a cut flowerThis plant can be seen at Brooks Gardens Peonies.
