Red Charm peonies are a stunning addition to any garden, with their vibrant red petals and delicate white centers. They thrive in full sun to partial shade.
To grow red charm peonies, choose a location with well-draining soil and a pH between 6.0 and 7.0. This will ensure they receive the right amount of nutrients and moisture.
Red charm peonies are hardy in USDA zones 3-8, making them a great choice for gardeners in cooler climates. They can tolerate some drought but will perform best with regular watering.
Plant red charm peonies in the fall, about 6-8 weeks before the first frost. This will give them a head start on the growing season.
Product Information
The Red Charm peony is a true showstopper, with deep ruby or burgundy flowers that are a sight to behold. Its bomb-shaped blooms are surrounded by huge guard petals and a soft ball of ruffled petals.
This peony is an early bloomer, often described as a signal of the beginning of the harvest season for peony growers. It's a 1956 American Peony Society Gold Medal winner, and its beauty has been loved across the globe.
Red Charm peonies have delicate semi-double bloom form with large, cupped petals that are a bright fire-engine red. They're a prolific producer when fully mature, but their vase life is only a few glorious days long.
Here are the shipping details for the Red Charm peony:
Red Charm peonies have a height of 24 - 36 inches and a spread of 30-36 inches. They prefer full sun to partial shade and have fine dark green leaves.
Growing and Care
Red Charm peonies love full sun for at least 6 hours a day for optimal flowering.
To keep them happy, provide rich soils with even moisture throughout the summer.
They're surprisingly drought-tolerant, but consistent watering will bring out their best colors.
By the end of summer, the foliage will naturally turn yellow and then brown as the plant goes dormant.
Details
Red Charm peonies are a vigorous grower, producing thick and strong stems that support their stunning blooms.
The root size of Red Charm peonies is 3/5 eye, which is a relatively standard size for this type of peony.
This variety has earned the American Peony Society Gold Medal, a testament to its exceptional quality and beauty.
Red Charm peonies are early double red peonies, meaning they produce multiple rows of petals in a deep, rich red color.
Featured Images: pexels.com
