🧡 Paeonia ‘Lorelei’ – Coral Flame to Apricot Glow
Cherry‑orange buds unfurl into rich coral blooms, softening to apricot as the days pass
‘Lorelei’ is a double peony with a dynamic color shift — opening in vivid coral‑rose and maturing to warm apricot‑orange. Each bloom is full and fragrant, carried on strong stems above dark green foliage. Its changing tones bring movement and depth to arrangements, making it a favorite for designers seeking a living color story.
- 📅 Harvest stage: Soft bud
- 💧 Proper conditioning: Recut under water; hydrate in clean water with preservative
- ❄️ Storage temperature: 1–3 °C
- 🍃 Ethylene sensitivity: Low
- 📦 Packaging: Bundle loosely; allow airflow
- 🛒 Purchasing hints: Firm buds with rich color
- 🚚 Transport: Cool, shaded, hydrated
- 🌍 Native to North America? No
- 🐝 Pollinators Fed: Bees
✂️For Floral Designers
- Color shift adds visual interest
- Strong stems for large arrangements
- Works well in warm, sunset palettes
- Design Inspiration
- Romantic: Pair with blush and cream for a soft fade effect
- Rustic: Combine with seasonal yellows and greens
- Contemporary: Use in ombré arrangements
🎉For Event Planners
- Unique color story for spring events
- Holds well in cool venues
- Adds warmth and vibrancy to décor
Quick Specs
- 📅 Season: Late spring to early summer
- 🌿 Vase Life: 7–10 days fresh
- 📏 Stem Length: 24–30″
- 🌸 Fragrance: Sweet, spicy
Ordering
📦 Availability: Late spring into early summer
📦 Quantities: 5 stems per bunch
Pairs Well With
Marketing Angle for Designers
🌸 Romantic Elegance
“Like a love story in motion, Lorelei opens in vivid coral‑rose and slowly softens to warm apricot, creating a bouquet that changes with the day. Its lush, double blooms and sweet, spicy fragrance bring depth and movement to romantic palettes, making every arrangement feel alive, layered, and unforgettable.”
💎 Modern‑Luxury Statement
“With its dramatic color shift and full, sculptural form, Lorelei is a statement bloom that reads as both rare and refined. The strong stems hold each large flower upright, making it ideal for high‑impact designs where structure and color precision matter. Perfect for clients seeking a focal that feels bespoke, elevated, and one‑of‑a‑kind.”
🌿 Rustic‑Garden Charm
“Fresh from the summer garden, Lorelei brings a warm, just‑picked vibrancy to your designs. Its coral‑to‑apricot blooms mingle beautifully with seasonal perennials and textured greens, creating arrangements that feel abundant, joyful, and full of life — perfect for couples who want their flowers to tell the story of the season.”
🌸 Paeonia ‘Lorelei’
Sustainably cultivated and locally grown in Arlington, WA, ‘Lorelei’ peony showcases coral-peach petals with a warm, layered form that glows in natural light. A perfect choice for designers sourcing from a fresh flower wholesale supplier who values both beauty and environmental responsibility, it’s a standout stem for vintage-inspired and garden-style designs.