They're lovely, but I understand you disappointment. Check out this thread, it might make you feel better that you have company!

Here is a link that might be useful: peony thread

Same with mine, each was different slightly. But a very strong plant, & great bloom for the time it was in the ground. One bloomed last year after planting, but the blooms are much nicer this year. The nice thing about this plant is, at least for me, it was the very first to bloom in early May, & just stopped blooming. The single blooms are nice in their own way because they didn't need staking. It is the only single I have. Dissapointing though that they aren't the right color. Well worth the money I paid for it, & I'm glad I have it, but sure wish at least one plant had been true to color.