Your plants will keep on flowering for years to come after you use these tips to rejuvenate them.
Herbaceous garden peonies are relatively easy to divide and transplant.
Tree peonies, however, dont take well to being disturbed so its best to leave them be.
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Gently shake or wash most of the soil off the roots.
Use a spade with a sharp blade to slice the crown into pieces with at least three eyes each.
As for soil, anything will do as long as it drains well.
Dont plant them where the rain puddles in your garden.
The holes should also be wide enough to provide generous room for new roots to grow.
Caring for New Peony Transplants
After planting, water the divisions thoroughly.
Peonies need to be watered weekly until the ground freezes in the fall.
If nature doesnt supply weekly rains, youll need to step in with yourtrusty garden hose.
In November,spread 4-6 inches of mulchover your peonies to keep soil temperatures stable through the winter.
Peonies are known as slow starters, so you likely wont see maximum blooms for 2-3 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are a huge number of peony varietiesover 6500.
Nearly all of them like full sun, except for some of the tree varieties.
Twelve years after the wedding, peonies are the anniversary gift of choice.
