Peony Coral Sunset

What is the most sold Peony? That was my question to a renowned Peony trader. Without thinking he answered ‘Coral Sunset’. Really? No Sarah Bernhardt or Festiva Maxima? I really expected these old Peonies to be sold a lot more. I believed the Coral Sunset to be more of a newcomer. Well, I seemed to be very wrong in that. When this Peony is standing in your garden next year, you can celebrate her sixtieth birthday with her. It appears that this Peony is the best seller of the moment in both the flower trade and the garden world. It is quite understandable, every time I see her, she is shining bright. She is on the tall side but stands up straight. Her hefty stems carry her mighty flowers with ease.