Peony Growing Guide!!! How to Plant, Grow, Harvest, Divide, & Transplant Peonies

Peonies will grow and flower abundantly for decades when planted correctly. The bare roots should be planted in the fall or early ...

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🌺 Peonies are beautiful, late spring blooms that have a sweet fragrance and can transport you back to fond memories.

🌺 Peonies should be planted in an area that receives full sun and has well-draining soil, with the growth points of the root just slightly buried.

🌺 Peonies perform best in zones three through eight, with a soil pH of 6.5 to 7, and they need at least 60 days of cold winter temperatures to flower properly.

🌺 When planting bare root peonies, loosen the soil, amend the planting hole with compost, and make sure to cover the eyes with only one and a half to two inches of soil.

🌺 After planting, water the peony root well and give it room to grow, as peonies can reach a height and width of three by three feet.

🌺 Peonies benefit from a support system as they grow larger, and you can use them as cut flowers to prevent them from becoming top-heavy.

🌺 Peonies may take a few years to become well-rooted and established, but after year three, you'll have an abundance of blooms that only get better with time.

🌺 If you want to divide your peonies, it's best to do it in the fall, making sure each division has at least three to five eyes and a healthy mass of roots.

🌺 After the blooms fade, leave the foliage in the garden to replenish the root system, and clean up the dead foliage in late fall to prevent disease spread.

🌺 Consider planting early, mid, and late-season peonies to extend the peony show in your garden. Happy gardening!

Timestamped Summary

00:00 Introduction to peonies and their growth habits

01:34 Loosening the area and amending the soil for planting peony roots

02:03 Planting the peony root, making sure to cover the eyes with shallow soil

02:34 Mulching around the peony root, being careful not to bury it too deeply

04:00 Discussing the size and support needs of peonies

04:37 Tips for using cut peonies as flowers and storing them in the refrigerator

05:00 Advice on dividing peonies for propagation

06:07 Leaving the foliage after blooming to replenish the root system

06:24 Cleaning up dead peony foliage in the fall to prevent disease

06:29 Suggestion to plant early, mid, and late season peonies for a longer blooming period.

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Q&A

When should peonies be planted?

Peonies should be planted in the fall or very early spring.

What are the planting requirements for peonies?

Peonies require full sun, rich well-draining soil, and should have the eyes or growth points covered with one and a half to two inches of soil.

What is the best soil pH for peonies?

Peonies perform best in a soil pH of 6.5 to 7.

How long does it take for peonies to become well-rooted and established?

It may take a few years for peonies to become well-rooted and established in the garden.

Should peonies be divided? If so, when?

Peonies can be divided, and it's best to do this in the fall after cutting off all the foliage at ground level.

How should peonies be cared for after the blooms fade?

After the blooms fade, it's important to leave the foliage in the garden to replenish the root system for the following years.

Can peonies be stored and used as cut flowers?

Yes, peonies can be stored as cut flowers by picking them in bud stage and wrapping them in brown paper, then storing them in the refrigerator.