Characteristics

Paeonia ‘Raspberry Charm’ doesn’t wait politely at the garden’s edge—it steps forward first. Early to flower and tall by nature, it makes its presence known with rich, raspberry-red petals gathered in a semi-double form that’s both open and theatrical. A golden centre flickers at the heart of each bloom, catching the morning sun like a flame behind silk. With no side buds and very high productivity, this hybrid delivers maximum colour per stem. Since its introduction in 1985, it’s been quietly outperforming expectations—one upright stem at a time.

Origin Raspberry Charm Peony

‘Raspberry Charm’ was bred during a time when early-season hybrids were reshaping what growers could expect from peonies. Combining herbaceous speed with tree-peony stamina, this cultivar offers the best of both worlds: structure without stiffness, colour without compromise. It opens the season with strength and closes each harvest row with a sense of intention. This is not a flower that needs a second chance—it gets it right the first time.

HYBRID

As a true hybrid, ‘Raspberry Charm’ benefits from improved durability, fewer disease concerns, and stems that stand tall even in unpredictable weather. The single bloom per stem concentrates energy and shape, making it ideal for high-output cutting fields where uniformity is key. Its rhythm suits commercial growers: fast to establish, fast to flower, and rarely needing correction.

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