Paeonia 'Pink Hawaiian Coral'

Paeonia 'Pink Hawaiian Coral' brings a warm, painterly glow to the early summer border, opening from rounded buds into saucer-shaped, semi-double blooms in a delicious shade of coral pink. As the flowers mature, their tones soften gently, revealing golden stamens at the centre and giving the plant that coveted, just-right blend of elegance and ease. The scent is lightly spicy, adding another layer of charm when Paeonia 'Pink Hawaiian Coral' is planted close to a path, terrace or favourite garden seat. Upright, sturdy stems hold the blooms well above handsome, dissected foliage, which emerges with reddish tints in spring before settling into deep green.

Forming an upright, bushy herbaceous perennial, Paeonia 'Pink Hawaiian Coral' has a confident presence without ever feeling showy for the sake of it. It is especially lovely among soft blues, purples and silvery foliage, though Paeonia 'Pink Hawaiian Coral' also looks superb with other peonies for a richly layered display. Give it a sunny or lightly shaded position in fertile, well-drained soil, and it will return year after year with increasing generosity. Long-lived, refined and just a little flamboyant, Paeonia 'Pink Hawaiian Coral' is a wonderful choice for gardeners who like their borders with colour, fragrance and a dash of tropical holiday mood.