Peony bush, when to move?

I have peony bushes growing in a very inconvenient spot and would like to move them. I know to replant in the fall but my question is %26gt;%26gt;


If I move them now (they are knee high) will they survive ?? I just don't want to kill them..

Peony bush, when to move?
Normally I would advice to wait at least after they flowered. However, if you dig them out with enough soil around the roots, you can move them any time.
Reply:You will always get a better result transplanting if you do it in the dormant season.





If the bush is large, cut around the root base 180 degrees (ie: half of the 'circle' using a spade, then a couple of weeks later cut around the remaining part. Then lift it, replant, and give a seaweed tonic to encourage new root growth.





Pruning it back by at least 30% before moving will help new root development. And don't forget to water it for a month or two after moving.





Should be OK.
Reply:They probably won't bloom very well this year after you move them, but I think they will survive. Make sure you have the hole dug where you want to move them to, so they are not drying out for any time. Then keep them watered well.
Reply:When transplanting Peony bushes they sometimes take up to 5 years to come back... so be careful.
Reply:wait till fall
Reply:i would wait to replant them
Reply:Ugh... i don't like them or the ants they attract





SteveC

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