Coral peony varieties

This page covers peonies whose flowers are recorded as coral, in the range between pink and orange. Among tree peonies, Peony's Envy writes that coral shades come from the Lutea hybrid group. The table below compares every variety we list side by side.

Varieties
6
Height
2½–3½ ft (76–102 cm)
Hardiness
USDA zones 3–9
Form

6 Herbaceous

Compare all 6 side by side

All 6 coral peony varieties

A Coral Charm peony flower up close on the plant Coral Charm Semi-double herbaceous hybrid peony, deep coral fading to cream, early midseason, APS Gold Medal 1986. Late spring, Early summer2½–3½ ft (76–102 cm)Herbaceous
A Coral Magic peony flower up close on the plant Coral Magic Semi-double herbaceous hybrid peony in deep rose coral, early season, about 30 inches tall. Late spring, Early summer (estimated) 2½ ft (76 cm)Herbaceous
A Coral 'n Gold peony flower up close on the plant Coral 'n Gold Single hybrid peony with deep coral cups and golden stamens, midseason, about 34 inches tall. Late spring, Early summer (estimated) 3 ft (86 cm)Herbaceous
A Coral Sunset peony flower up close on the plant Coral Sunset Semi-double herbaceous hybrid peony, coral fading to ivory, early season, APS Gold Medal 2003. Late spring2½ ft (81 cm)Herbaceous
A Coral Supreme peony flower up close on the plant Coral Supreme Semi-double herbaceous hybrid peony in salmon coral pink with a golden center, early season. Early summer3 ft (91 cm)Herbaceous
A Pink Hawaiian Coral peony flower up close on the plant Pink Hawaiian Coral Semi-double coral herbaceous hybrid peony by Roy Klehm, early season, APS Gold Medal 2000. Late spring3 ft (86 cm)Herbaceous

How to choose

  1. Check the Type column. Herbaceous and tree peonies are planted and pruned differently.

  2. Look at the flower form. Iowa State Extension says many doubles must be staked to hold their flowers up.

  3. Compare the zones in the table with your own.

Compare side by side

Color Sunlight
Coral 'n Gold Herbaceous 3 ft (86 cm) 3–8 (estimated) Late spring, Early summer (estimated) Full sun (estimated)
Coral Charm Herbaceous 2½–3½ ft (76–102 cm) 3–8 Late spring, Early summer Full sun
Coral Magic Herbaceous 2½ ft (76 cm) 3–8 (estimated) Late spring, Early summer (estimated) Full sun (estimated)
Coral Sunset Herbaceous 2½ ft (81 cm) 3–8 Late spring Full sun
Coral Supreme Herbaceous 3 ft (91 cm) 3–9 Early summer Full sun, Part sun
Pink Hawaiian Coral Herbaceous 3 ft (86 cm) 3–8 Late spring Full sun

Values marked like this (estimated) are estimates.

Frequently asked questions

When should peonies be planted?

The University of Missouri calls September an ideal month to plant or divide peonies. Wisconsin Horticulture recommends September to October.

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