You might get more responses on the Peony Forum (link below). I've never heard of this variety, but that's not saying much since there are so many available out there.

But I have to agree with you. Trying to determine the correct color of any peony online or from a catalog can be a nightmare. The colors just seem to be all over the place. I'm not sure how they manage to do that, but they do.

Good luck

Kevin

Here is a link that might be useful: peony forum

"Barrington Belle" was developed by Carl G. Klehm so I would trust the images found at Klehm's Song Sparrow website. Have you considered returning the plant to the garden center?

Here is a link that might be useful: Carl G. Klehm

Yeah, I do trust the images at Klehm's, that's what concerns me. I sent the garden center an email asking if I could return it after it blooms if it is not close to the picture. No response as yet.

I think I probably will return it anyhow and just be patient til bloom time and then go shopping. Seems to be much more evidence it is red than pink.