Four fabulous varieties to try

‘Coral Charm’

A sumptuous coral orange colour. Team with blues for a stylish planting scheme. From www.sarahraven.com.

‘Blaze’

A scarlet, open-cupped variety with a yellow centre and unusually bright green foliage. From www.kelways.co.uk.

‘Sorbet’

Huge, triple-layered blooms of candy pink. Grow this as a fantastic cut flower. From www.thompson-morgan.com.

‘Claire de Lune’

A scented peony in pale lemon, with a huge yellow centre, like a big daisy. From www. claireaustin-hardyplants.co.uk.