9 thoughts on “ Peonies ”

1. Peonies don’t ask for much but they do demand sun. Full sun, the more, the better, not just a couple/few hours, a minimum of 6 houra but up to 8 hours of sun per day. Lack of adequate sunlight is the reason that most plants become spindly; they are reaching for the light.

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2. Feb 28,  · Peonies suffer from very few pest and disease problems. Nevertheless, they sometimes get fungal diseases, such as botrytis blight, which you describe. Other similar problems include blackened and/or rotten stems, withered buds, gray mold near the base of the plant. In all cases, remove and destroy the infected plant parts.

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3. Jun 10,  · Peonies are long-lived perennials for growing zones that offer big, fluffy, fragrant flowers. Learn how to grow peonies with planting and care tips from the pros. Compare herbaceous, tree and intersectional peony plants and see pictures of recommended peonies to grow in your garden.

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4. Peonies are great centerpieces and excellent as cut flowers. Some peonies have a wonderful fragrance! Fall is the ideal time of the year for planting peonies. Addition of organic matter to the soil is always useful and advisable. Peonies should be spaced feet apart in the garden.

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5. Tree Peonies are slow to mature don't be surprised if there are few or no flowers the first spring after planting; plants generally take a few years to settle in and bloom heavily. Please note: our Herbaceous and Intersectional Peonies are shipped bareroot (not potted) in the fall, which is .

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6. Apr 30,  · Care for peonies involves winter mulching in colder zones where no snowfall blankets the ground and insulates the peony bulbs.. Insect control during care of peonies is minimal; however, peony flowers and plants may be infected by fungal diseases such as botrytis blight and leaf blotch. These fungal diseases may damage stems, leaves and flowers and may require removal of the entire plant.

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7. Mar 10,  · Peonies are one of the glories of spring: fragrant and colorful —sometimes as big as your head—floating on feathery foliage. It’s no wonder that peonies have made a comeback as a best-selling flower. Here are a few dozen of the peonies that have our jaws on the floor.

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8. Peonies should be planted away from large trees or shrubs because they will have compete for root space and nutrients, resulting in the size and the quantity of the flowers being reduced. Planting Peonies Peony plants do not respond well to transplanting, so choose your planting location carefully. The best time to plant peonies is in early fall.

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9. Peonies are rated among the most beautiful of all plants, with rich foliage and magnificent flowers that will reward you for generations with proper planting. Each peony is offered as a very generous eye division. That's large enough to bloom for you this season.

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