Nearly every peony I have ever examined has ants swarming all over the unopened flower buds. Interestingly, it's not always the same species of ant, but never more than one species per peony plant. It looks to me like they are tending the flower bud, much like ands tend aphids to harvest their nectar. Is anyone familiar with this apparent symbiosis?
Ant / peony mutualism?
Really is this so The ants must be benifiting from the flower buds as the flower must be benefitting from the ants.
I hypothesize that the ants must be receiving some kind of special oil from the plants while the ants help it grow by unwraveling the unopened flower bud
Friday, November 18, 2011
When peonies finish blooming, do I cut them back?
Due to all the rain this year my peonies bloomed beautifully. Now they are all 'spent' and just the bush remains. Can I cut this back to insure a larger bush next year?
When peonies finish blooming, do I cut them back?
You know..... I just asked my husband the same question today. He didn't know either.
I'll see what I can find in one of my garden books and be back to let you know.
Here is what my book says. The book is "The Well-Tended Perennial Garden", by Tracy DiSabato-Aust. On page 194 it reads:
"Pruning: Deadheading peonies will not prolong bloom, but it will greatly enhance the appearance of the plant, snce in most cases, particularly on double forms, the old flowers are so unattractive. ............The foliage on many forms becomes unslightly with the heat of August as plants are starting fo form eyes at that time and don't have much strength for a bush. It is best for the helath of the plant to leave the foliage on the plant as long as possible, even if it's unattractive, so that the foliage can continue to perform photosynthesis and provide food reserves. Peony experts recommend leaving foliage unpruned untl after the first of September in zones 3, 4, and upper zone 5; leave until the end of September in the rest of zone 5. Gardeners in zones 6, 7, and warmer areas should try to leave the foliage until early October. "
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So now we both know! Thanks for reminding me to look it up.
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Reply:When the foliage of the peony has turned brown in the fall, after the first heavy frost, cut the plants down as near to the ground as possible
all the info you need here
Reply:You can do it now but its still ealry in the year and it might come back up. Wait till fall and mow it down to the ground on that last mow of the season.
Reply:Paeonia officinalis,ssp (or the Peony) is not really a "bush" or shrub; but a shrublike perennial. Meaning that it dies back(goes dormant) to the root in the fall. So prunning it back won't really insure a larger plant next year...That being said I would cut back the flowering stems to tidy up the plant a bit, and to stop the plant from producing seed. Not allowing the plant to produce seed will do more to insure a larger, more robust plant; seed production takes massive amounts of energy. By not allowing the plant to fruit, the plant will produce more flowers next year in an effort to produce seed...
Reply:just cut off the flower part (that's called deadheading), the nutrients from the stems and leaves need to go back into the soil %26amp; die off naturally. If you cut it back now it will try and grow leaves again.
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When peonies finish blooming, do I cut them back?
You know..... I just asked my husband the same question today. He didn't know either.
I'll see what I can find in one of my garden books and be back to let you know.
Here is what my book says. The book is "The Well-Tended Perennial Garden", by Tracy DiSabato-Aust. On page 194 it reads:
"Pruning: Deadheading peonies will not prolong bloom, but it will greatly enhance the appearance of the plant, snce in most cases, particularly on double forms, the old flowers are so unattractive. ............The foliage on many forms becomes unslightly with the heat of August as plants are starting fo form eyes at that time and don't have much strength for a bush. It is best for the helath of the plant to leave the foliage on the plant as long as possible, even if it's unattractive, so that the foliage can continue to perform photosynthesis and provide food reserves. Peony experts recommend leaving foliage unpruned untl after the first of September in zones 3, 4, and upper zone 5; leave until the end of September in the rest of zone 5. Gardeners in zones 6, 7, and warmer areas should try to leave the foliage until early October. "
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So now we both know! Thanks for reminding me to look it up.
;-)
Reply:When the foliage of the peony has turned brown in the fall, after the first heavy frost, cut the plants down as near to the ground as possible
all the info you need here
Reply:You can do it now but its still ealry in the year and it might come back up. Wait till fall and mow it down to the ground on that last mow of the season.
Reply:Paeonia officinalis,ssp (or the Peony) is not really a "bush" or shrub; but a shrublike perennial. Meaning that it dies back(goes dormant) to the root in the fall. So prunning it back won't really insure a larger plant next year...That being said I would cut back the flowering stems to tidy up the plant a bit, and to stop the plant from producing seed. Not allowing the plant to produce seed will do more to insure a larger, more robust plant; seed production takes massive amounts of energy. By not allowing the plant to fruit, the plant will produce more flowers next year in an effort to produce seed...
Reply:just cut off the flower part (that's called deadheading), the nutrients from the stems and leaves need to go back into the soil %26amp; die off naturally. If you cut it back now it will try and grow leaves again.
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I want to transplant old established tea roses. The roots are enormous and I'm fearful of damaging them.?
Northern California, West Sonoma County. Cold enough for apple, peach, lilac, peony, staghorn sumac and warm enough for many 'sensitive' plants like banans, citrus and palm trees. Need/want to transplant 5 of them.
I want to transplant old established tea roses. The roots are enormous and I'm fearful of damaging them.?
I agree with the first answerer. Cut it all back to about 2-3 feet and then begin the process of transplanting. Try not to be too fearful because roses are tougher than they look. I've moved so many roses and the first I ever moved was about 10 years old. I thought I would lose it, but I had great results. I think it even preferred it's new location because it shot up and out like fireworks the following season. Here is exactly how I do it.
Transplanting a rose
1) wait until evening when temps are cooler.
2) cut the rose back to about 2 or 3 feet.
3) prepare the new home by digging a hole 2ftx2ft and water the hole. Fill the hole with water and let it drain at least twice.
4) save the top 2/3 of soil that you just dug up and set aside. Discard the bottom 1/3.
5) amend the soil you saved with peat, bone meal, and garden compost.
6) in the bottom of the hole add a layer of manure 2-3 inches thick and then layers some of the amended soil on top of the manure. Do NOT set the roots directly on the manure.
7) use a shovel to cut around the rose bush about 24inches from the trunk all the way around.
8) Moving around the rose bush again, reinsert the shovel and pull down on the handle. Doing this all the way around will loosen the soil and begin to separate any long roots. Keep doing this until the rose can be easily removed (Don't worry too much if you break a root because roses are tougher than they look)
9) Remove the rose. At this point it is best to keep as much of the origional soil around the roots as possible.
10) set the rose in hole making sure the soil on the root ball is a little above the level of the new hole. You want the rose to be on a small mound.
11) fill in the hole half way with the ammended soil and water. Once the water has run through then finish filling in the hole with the soil and water throughly.
Now that you have transplanted your rose then make sure you give it water everyday for the next 2 weeks. Be sure you water it at the base and early in the morning because roses don't like to get wet. After the two weeks then you can cut back the watering to once a week. If at any point your rose leaves begin to turn yellow then cut back on the watering.
Good Luck
Reply:Roses are pretty tough plants. Prune them back hard, water them well. Dig the new hole and fill it with water and let it drain. Dig as much as possible of the root ball out, use snippers to cut where you need to. Transplant the roses and water well. You can buy a product that you can water in to help your roses not lose too much moisture. Also, try to do it in the cooler part of the day, late afternoon etc.
Reply:cut the stems, foliage back hard. the less plant matter, the less root system will be needed.
I want to transplant old established tea roses. The roots are enormous and I'm fearful of damaging them.?
I agree with the first answerer. Cut it all back to about 2-3 feet and then begin the process of transplanting. Try not to be too fearful because roses are tougher than they look. I've moved so many roses and the first I ever moved was about 10 years old. I thought I would lose it, but I had great results. I think it even preferred it's new location because it shot up and out like fireworks the following season. Here is exactly how I do it.
Transplanting a rose
1) wait until evening when temps are cooler.
2) cut the rose back to about 2 or 3 feet.
3) prepare the new home by digging a hole 2ftx2ft and water the hole. Fill the hole with water and let it drain at least twice.
4) save the top 2/3 of soil that you just dug up and set aside. Discard the bottom 1/3.
5) amend the soil you saved with peat, bone meal, and garden compost.
6) in the bottom of the hole add a layer of manure 2-3 inches thick and then layers some of the amended soil on top of the manure. Do NOT set the roots directly on the manure.
7) use a shovel to cut around the rose bush about 24inches from the trunk all the way around.
8) Moving around the rose bush again, reinsert the shovel and pull down on the handle. Doing this all the way around will loosen the soil and begin to separate any long roots. Keep doing this until the rose can be easily removed (Don't worry too much if you break a root because roses are tougher than they look)
9) Remove the rose. At this point it is best to keep as much of the origional soil around the roots as possible.
10) set the rose in hole making sure the soil on the root ball is a little above the level of the new hole. You want the rose to be on a small mound.
11) fill in the hole half way with the ammended soil and water. Once the water has run through then finish filling in the hole with the soil and water throughly.
Now that you have transplanted your rose then make sure you give it water everyday for the next 2 weeks. Be sure you water it at the base and early in the morning because roses don't like to get wet. After the two weeks then you can cut back the watering to once a week. If at any point your rose leaves begin to turn yellow then cut back on the watering.
Good Luck
Reply:Roses are pretty tough plants. Prune them back hard, water them well. Dig the new hole and fill it with water and let it drain. Dig as much as possible of the root ball out, use snippers to cut where you need to. Transplant the roses and water well. You can buy a product that you can water in to help your roses not lose too much moisture. Also, try to do it in the cooler part of the day, late afternoon etc.
Reply:cut the stems, foliage back hard. the less plant matter, the less root system will be needed.
What can you feed to peonies to keep their stems from drooping?
Do you live in the south? Because peonies don't do well down here.
Also, they plants are very poisonous. A tea made from one bloom is said to be strong enough to kill a person.
What can you feed to peonies to keep their stems from drooping?
One shovel full of aged horsemanure per year
I have 1 thats 36 years old
Reply:Feed Miracle Grow like any other flower. Peonies are hardy plants with a good root system. Even after moving the plant, another one grew in the same place as I didn't get all the roots.
Reply:Weak Flower Stems means either deficient soil or excess shade,
Weak stems that do not stand up well when the blossoms are out indicate either a weak stemmed variety, a phosphorus deficiency, or the plant is in too much shade. Fertilize with a balanced, high-phosphorus fertilizer. That is the P of N-P-K. Give the plants bone meal. One handfull scratched into the soil.
If the plant is in shade, move it to a sunny location. If the problem persists, you may have to either stake the flower stems or try another variety.
Apply bone meal or other low nitrogen, complete, slow release fertilizer once a year after flowering (and deadheading.) This is the time of "eye" formation.
Also, they plants are very poisonous. A tea made from one bloom is said to be strong enough to kill a person.
What can you feed to peonies to keep their stems from drooping?
One shovel full of aged horsemanure per year
I have 1 thats 36 years old
Reply:Feed Miracle Grow like any other flower. Peonies are hardy plants with a good root system. Even after moving the plant, another one grew in the same place as I didn't get all the roots.
Reply:Weak Flower Stems means either deficient soil or excess shade,
Weak stems that do not stand up well when the blossoms are out indicate either a weak stemmed variety, a phosphorus deficiency, or the plant is in too much shade. Fertilize with a balanced, high-phosphorus fertilizer. That is the P of N-P-K. Give the plants bone meal. One handfull scratched into the soil.
If the plant is in shade, move it to a sunny location. If the problem persists, you may have to either stake the flower stems or try another variety.
Apply bone meal or other low nitrogen, complete, slow release fertilizer once a year after flowering (and deadheading.) This is the time of "eye" formation.
Cat ate Peony! URGENT?
My cat ate half of a peony leaf. I know peonies are posionuos to cats but my mom won't do anything about it. I'm scared is my cat going to die!!!! This is urgent! Should I just wait and see if she's fine. HELP!
Cat ate Peony! URGENT?
Call a friendly vet and ask.
Reply:You should call animal control - its illegal for your mom to withhold treatment when the cat is obviously in danger. It should be taken to the vet immediately to ensure that it is safe. You can also log onto the www.aspca.org for poison control contact info.
Do you have a friend or family member that can help you out? Call them - if they can drive you to a shelter or vet - you can explain your situation and I believe they would check out the cat - they won't let it be sick or die. So, reach out to someone you know will help you if your mom is so ignorant and evil that she won't take care of your poor defensless animal.
Reply:why do you have anything that is poisonous to cats in your house?????? get the cat to the vet if you care about your cat. call animal control on your mom if she won't take your cat to the vet
Reply:No. She will die
Reply:In all the toxic plant lists I just looked up it did not say peony on any of them.
I really doubt that a small bit is going to hurt the cat, I had a similar situation on mothers day my kitten was chewing on a calla lily someone brought over and I freaked out. I called the animal poisin control hotline and she found out the a calla lily is not a true lily and although it still was poisionus if my cat was not showing any symptoms then she probably was ok.
Cat ate Peony! URGENT?
Call a friendly vet and ask.
Reply:You should call animal control - its illegal for your mom to withhold treatment when the cat is obviously in danger. It should be taken to the vet immediately to ensure that it is safe. You can also log onto the www.aspca.org for poison control contact info.
Do you have a friend or family member that can help you out? Call them - if they can drive you to a shelter or vet - you can explain your situation and I believe they would check out the cat - they won't let it be sick or die. So, reach out to someone you know will help you if your mom is so ignorant and evil that she won't take care of your poor defensless animal.
Reply:why do you have anything that is poisonous to cats in your house?????? get the cat to the vet if you care about your cat. call animal control on your mom if she won't take your cat to the vet
Reply:No. She will die
Reply:In all the toxic plant lists I just looked up it did not say peony on any of them.
I really doubt that a small bit is going to hurt the cat, I had a similar situation on mothers day my kitten was chewing on a calla lily someone brought over and I freaked out. I called the animal poisin control hotline and she found out the a calla lily is not a true lily and although it still was poisionus if my cat was not showing any symptoms then she probably was ok.
Do peonies need to be lifted in the fall?
someone just gave me some tubers should I plant them or wait till spring?
Do peonies need to be lifted in the fall?
Fall is the best time to plant your Peonies. Be sure to plant them about 3-6ft. apart as they tend to get very bushy. Mulch with leaves or evergreen boughs for winter blanket. I use the trimmed branches from our x-mas tree for extra cover on young plantings.
In spring before they get to large, put a peony ring in place for support of the large flowers that become top heavy. Don't get discouraged if they do not bloom the first year. I hope they do for you, but time is of the essence! Full sun to part shady. Very fragrant, and ants love them! Happy Peony planting!
Reply:plant them now and no the do not need to be lifted in the fall have some that have been in same spot for 25 years
Reply:you can plant them in the spring or fall. you can leave them in the ground, you don't have to pull them up every fall. i planted peonies and they bloomed beautifully the 2nd year.
Reply:I don't know about planting them but I do know they do NOT need to be lifted in the fall. We had 9 plants/bushes in our yard when I was a kid. Every fall we mowed them off and every spring they came back up. (20 years that I know of.)
Reply:Peonies do best with fall planting. In zone five and south they are hardy. Places farther north, look for a protected 'micro climate' or mulch them. They die back to the ground every winter and re-emerge in the spring.
they prefer a spot with full sun (except in the south) and they bloom more heavily in sun, but the flowers last longer in part shade. Plant in a large hole, in good well drained, moisture retentive soil. If soil is excessively acid, add one cup lime per plant. Keep fertilizers, bone meal, and lime away from direct contact with the roots. Plant with the eyes or 'growing points' to the top about 1 1/2 inches beneath the soil surface. Mulch the first winter to protect from severe cold.
Reply:DON'T lift those peonies in the fall! They need a cold dormant period to grow and bloom next year. Fall is the best time to plant, divide and transplant peonies. Make sure you do not plant them any deeper than 2 inches or you will not have nice blooms.
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Do peonies need to be lifted in the fall?
Fall is the best time to plant your Peonies. Be sure to plant them about 3-6ft. apart as they tend to get very bushy. Mulch with leaves or evergreen boughs for winter blanket. I use the trimmed branches from our x-mas tree for extra cover on young plantings.
In spring before they get to large, put a peony ring in place for support of the large flowers that become top heavy. Don't get discouraged if they do not bloom the first year. I hope they do for you, but time is of the essence! Full sun to part shady. Very fragrant, and ants love them! Happy Peony planting!
Reply:plant them now and no the do not need to be lifted in the fall have some that have been in same spot for 25 years
Reply:you can plant them in the spring or fall. you can leave them in the ground, you don't have to pull them up every fall. i planted peonies and they bloomed beautifully the 2nd year.
Reply:I don't know about planting them but I do know they do NOT need to be lifted in the fall. We had 9 plants/bushes in our yard when I was a kid. Every fall we mowed them off and every spring they came back up. (20 years that I know of.)
Reply:Peonies do best with fall planting. In zone five and south they are hardy. Places farther north, look for a protected 'micro climate' or mulch them. They die back to the ground every winter and re-emerge in the spring.
they prefer a spot with full sun (except in the south) and they bloom more heavily in sun, but the flowers last longer in part shade. Plant in a large hole, in good well drained, moisture retentive soil. If soil is excessively acid, add one cup lime per plant. Keep fertilizers, bone meal, and lime away from direct contact with the roots. Plant with the eyes or 'growing points' to the top about 1 1/2 inches beneath the soil surface. Mulch the first winter to protect from severe cold.
Reply:DON'T lift those peonies in the fall! They need a cold dormant period to grow and bloom next year. Fall is the best time to plant, divide and transplant peonies. Make sure you do not plant them any deeper than 2 inches or you will not have nice blooms.
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Peony Flower Tattoo?
Where can I find a design of a Peony that I can use as a tattoo.
Peony Flower Tattoo?
is this what you are talking about?
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here are some more
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Reply:Go on-line and type in peony.........................you'll get pictures
out the yin yang......
Reply:here are some tatt examples
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Peony Flower Tattoo?
is this what you are talking about?
http://www.statelib.lib.in.us/www/ihb/em...
here are some more
http://www.backyardcity.com/images/sni/s...
http://www.centerforconsciousliving.com/...
Reply:Go on-line and type in peony.........................you'll get pictures
out the yin yang......
Reply:here are some tatt examples
http://images.google.com/images?svnum=10...
How can I stop ants from coming in from fresh cut peonies?
I keep a 5 gallon bucket of water outside. after cutting the flowers I place them bloom side down in the water, leave them for 20 minutes or so.Swirl them around before removing. Shake them gently and you should be good to go.
Ants and peonies go hand in hand, with out the ants...no blooms. Just be patient when cutting, soak and wait. Good luck and God Bless
Love them peonies!...Grandma
How can I stop ants from coming in from fresh cut peonies?
True...
Without the ants, the buds will not bloom. Symbiotic reationship, ya'know. Like love and marriage. LOL
Reply:I usually beat the peonies on the ground or shake the hell out of them before I bring them in the house to get all the ants off.
Reply:Put the flowers in the kitchen sink until all the ants come out..Wash em down the drain
Reply:next to impossible
peonies can't grow without the ants.
it's one of those bazaar nature things
Ants and peonies go hand in hand, with out the ants...no blooms. Just be patient when cutting, soak and wait. Good luck and God Bless
Love them peonies!...Grandma
How can I stop ants from coming in from fresh cut peonies?
True...
Without the ants, the buds will not bloom. Symbiotic reationship, ya'know. Like love and marriage. LOL
Reply:I usually beat the peonies on the ground or shake the hell out of them before I bring them in the house to get all the ants off.
Reply:Put the flowers in the kitchen sink until all the ants come out..Wash em down the drain
Reply:next to impossible
peonies can't grow without the ants.
it's one of those bazaar nature things
How can I get rid of Peonies? I have four or five that I want to remove.?
I tried to dig out the root systems(biggest roots were hollow, and about 9 inches around!!) and thought that would do it, but a year later, they came back! What gets rid of them???
How can I get rid of Peonies? I have four or five that I want to remove.?
put a sign up saying "FREE PEONIES" you dig...i bet several ppl will stop and volunteer to dig them up...also make sure they fill the holes back in unless you dont mind doing it just to get rid of the peonies....i love these flowers and cant get enough of them...currently have about 20 and looking to add abuot 10 more this fall but of course we have 2 acres and have plenty of room
are you in kentucky? the central part? i would gladly dig them up if you were close to me and i would make sure to get all of the roots
Reply:Please dig them up and give them away.Surely someone could use them.If I was your neighbor I would ask for them.
Reply:Most would love to have them,,,tell the local garden club to come remove them
Reply:Anyone who wants to get rid of peonies should rethink their garden plan!
Reply:When you cut them off, take and drive a nail or drill a whole in the root system. Then pour root killer down in it or something like Round-up in it. That should kill em out.
Reply:cut em'off
How can I get rid of Peonies? I have four or five that I want to remove.?
put a sign up saying "FREE PEONIES" you dig...i bet several ppl will stop and volunteer to dig them up...also make sure they fill the holes back in unless you dont mind doing it just to get rid of the peonies....i love these flowers and cant get enough of them...currently have about 20 and looking to add abuot 10 more this fall but of course we have 2 acres and have plenty of room
are you in kentucky? the central part? i would gladly dig them up if you were close to me and i would make sure to get all of the roots
Reply:Please dig them up and give them away.Surely someone could use them.If I was your neighbor I would ask for them.
Reply:Most would love to have them,,,tell the local garden club to come remove them
Reply:Anyone who wants to get rid of peonies should rethink their garden plan!
Reply:When you cut them off, take and drive a nail or drill a whole in the root system. Then pour root killer down in it or something like Round-up in it. That should kill em out.
Reply:cut em'off
How close can peonies be planted?
I want a hedge like, compact effect an d decided to plant my peonies about 12 inches apart. All 22 of them. after all that work\, I am rethinking the whole thing and wonder if they will still bloom. Any suggestions/ideas/comments? Thanks!
How close can peonies be planted?
Mine are about two feet across, so I would think 12 inches might be too close--maybe 18 inches. Hopefully you planted them the correct depth, otherwise they won't bloom. I have had my peonies for over 30 years, only problem is getting lots of aunts on the buds.
Reply:It would help to know if you are talking about the perennial, or shrub varieties? If perennial Hybrids, 12 inches would be minimum amount of space apart as they do once established form rather large clumps. Also you have to know that they do not like having their roots disturbed. They like a sheltered position, in full or slightly filtered position but with soil kept cool and moist.
Mulch and feed with well-rotted manure when leaf growth starts, but definitely at this stage do not disturb roots.
All Peonies are deciduous, and will die back to the ground in autumn.
Not exactly a plant to use as a hedge effect, unless planting with other perennials or annuals as there will be a large gap in your garden when they do die back.
Good luck though
Reply:Sure they'll bloom in the spring. Bad news is they die back to ground level in the winter. 12 inches apart is going to be very compact!
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How close can peonies be planted?
Mine are about two feet across, so I would think 12 inches might be too close--maybe 18 inches. Hopefully you planted them the correct depth, otherwise they won't bloom. I have had my peonies for over 30 years, only problem is getting lots of aunts on the buds.
Reply:It would help to know if you are talking about the perennial, or shrub varieties? If perennial Hybrids, 12 inches would be minimum amount of space apart as they do once established form rather large clumps. Also you have to know that they do not like having their roots disturbed. They like a sheltered position, in full or slightly filtered position but with soil kept cool and moist.
Mulch and feed with well-rotted manure when leaf growth starts, but definitely at this stage do not disturb roots.
All Peonies are deciduous, and will die back to the ground in autumn.
Not exactly a plant to use as a hedge effect, unless planting with other perennials or annuals as there will be a large gap in your garden when they do die back.
Good luck though
Reply:Sure they'll bloom in the spring. Bad news is they die back to ground level in the winter. 12 inches apart is going to be very compact!
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Peony bouquet?
Has anyone used Peony's in their bouquet/bouquets? I recently discovered these flowers and they are beautiful! I was wondering if they are considered a more expensive flower?
Peony bouquet?
Peonies are in season now, so they may cost a bit more out of season. They are so large, however; that you will only need a few. They have a wonderul rosy smell, which you have discovered and you will be reminded of your wedding day each time you smell them. They are delicate, so don't kepp them out of water too long, but your florist can take care of all that.
Reply:They're beautiful, but tend to lose petals. Don't use ones from a garden, as they'll be full of ants. No, they're an average kind of flower.
Reply:Beautiful, they may be seasonal though....
Reply:Peonies are in season here in Ohio until Memorial Day. After that I don't know how expensive they would be. They are a wonderful fragrant flower. Any flower that isn't 'in season' is gonna cost more. Especially if they have to be shipped to your part of the country.
In our back yard, we had 60 of those flowering bushes and every spring I took, whichever teacher I had, beautiful bouquets of peonies.
Reply:Peonies are beautiful. However, be sure to get them from a florist rather than cutting them from someone's yard. Ants are attracted to the smell, and so you may end up with a few unwanted guests! Best wishes!
Reply:ohhh i wanted to use that for my wedding last month but they weren't in season ;(. i've seen them being used as bouquet in a lot of wedding websites but i heard they don't last long so you better check with the florist ;)
Reply:They make extraordinarily beautiful bouquets. They remind me of old English cabbage type roses, so full and lush. They also come in such soft colors that they lend themselves perfectly to most bridal arrangements. They are just now blooming in many parts of the country. Buying in season flowers is of course much cheaper than if you have to have them imported at off-season times.
Reply:I love, love, love Peonies! They smell fantastic and I bet they're fairly cheap too. I'd like to have some in my yard but they're ant heaven cause they smell so sweet.
Reply:They are pretty expensive but they are very pretty and a good size so you won't need alot to make a big bouquet. Hope this helps.
Reply:They are an average, middle range costing flower...but REALLY beautiful I think :)
Peony bouquet?
Peonies are in season now, so they may cost a bit more out of season. They are so large, however; that you will only need a few. They have a wonderul rosy smell, which you have discovered and you will be reminded of your wedding day each time you smell them. They are delicate, so don't kepp them out of water too long, but your florist can take care of all that.
Reply:They're beautiful, but tend to lose petals. Don't use ones from a garden, as they'll be full of ants. No, they're an average kind of flower.
Reply:Beautiful, they may be seasonal though....
Reply:Peonies are in season here in Ohio until Memorial Day. After that I don't know how expensive they would be. They are a wonderful fragrant flower. Any flower that isn't 'in season' is gonna cost more. Especially if they have to be shipped to your part of the country.
In our back yard, we had 60 of those flowering bushes and every spring I took, whichever teacher I had, beautiful bouquets of peonies.
Reply:Peonies are beautiful. However, be sure to get them from a florist rather than cutting them from someone's yard. Ants are attracted to the smell, and so you may end up with a few unwanted guests! Best wishes!
Reply:ohhh i wanted to use that for my wedding last month but they weren't in season ;(. i've seen them being used as bouquet in a lot of wedding websites but i heard they don't last long so you better check with the florist ;)
Reply:They make extraordinarily beautiful bouquets. They remind me of old English cabbage type roses, so full and lush. They also come in such soft colors that they lend themselves perfectly to most bridal arrangements. They are just now blooming in many parts of the country. Buying in season flowers is of course much cheaper than if you have to have them imported at off-season times.
Reply:I love, love, love Peonies! They smell fantastic and I bet they're fairly cheap too. I'd like to have some in my yard but they're ant heaven cause they smell so sweet.
Reply:They are pretty expensive but they are very pretty and a good size so you won't need alot to make a big bouquet. Hope this helps.
Reply:They are an average, middle range costing flower...but REALLY beautiful I think :)
What's the best way to support peonies?
With all this rain, they just got out of control. There's no way I'll get a cage around them. I have twine, old nylons and I also have some 18" wire fencing that I think I can separate into sections. Which method do you think is best?
What's the best way to support peonies?
You need to use tomato cages on them shortly AFTER then begin to show in the spring. Otherwise, just cut off the flowers and put them in a cheap vase and share with friends and neighbors until next year!
Reply:Go and find or buy some sticks that are around 3-4 feet tall or get some that are longer and cut them down to size. Take a hammer and drive them into the ground around your peonies, about 6 inches should do it, take the twine or nylons (twine will hide better) tie a knot around stick number one, bring it to stick number two, loop it around then go on to stick number three and loop around it, then on to stick four and loop around it as well. Make sure it is tight, but not tight enought to pull the sticks out of the ground. Bring it back to stick number one and tie off the end. Do this about 4-6 inches below were the plant curnetly is as the plant will still grow taller. It will bush out to cover the twine and you will hardly even tell that it is there.
Reply:If you have some old lattice pieces around use them. Either stand it up on end or cut and use fence like and tie them too it. I found this works well with so many flowers. I have my glads planted against it. Ties easy, cut loose after they are finished blooming. I sometimes buy a whole sheet just to have it on hand to cut up for that reason. You know they have the PVC kind that last forever almost. (I use that kind instead of wood, it looks very nice and neat)
nfd♥
Reply:you have to tie them before they even pop u have to take twine and wrap it around them and tie them together. My peno uis by a fence and we tie it around it and tie it to the fence. when they pop they will stazy together
What's the best way to support peonies?
You need to use tomato cages on them shortly AFTER then begin to show in the spring. Otherwise, just cut off the flowers and put them in a cheap vase and share with friends and neighbors until next year!
Reply:Go and find or buy some sticks that are around 3-4 feet tall or get some that are longer and cut them down to size. Take a hammer and drive them into the ground around your peonies, about 6 inches should do it, take the twine or nylons (twine will hide better) tie a knot around stick number one, bring it to stick number two, loop it around then go on to stick number three and loop around it, then on to stick four and loop around it as well. Make sure it is tight, but not tight enought to pull the sticks out of the ground. Bring it back to stick number one and tie off the end. Do this about 4-6 inches below were the plant curnetly is as the plant will still grow taller. It will bush out to cover the twine and you will hardly even tell that it is there.
Reply:If you have some old lattice pieces around use them. Either stand it up on end or cut and use fence like and tie them too it. I found this works well with so many flowers. I have my glads planted against it. Ties easy, cut loose after they are finished blooming. I sometimes buy a whole sheet just to have it on hand to cut up for that reason. You know they have the PVC kind that last forever almost. (I use that kind instead of wood, it looks very nice and neat)
nfd♥
Reply:you have to tie them before they even pop u have to take twine and wrap it around them and tie them together. My peno uis by a fence and we tie it around it and tie it to the fence. when they pop they will stazy together
Can I plant peonys along side of a climbing roses?
I planted some peony last Oct I know it's still early but it dosen't look like it's growing at all I was wondering can I plant roses by them? I have some climbing rose and I planted the peonys by a gate...and before you ask (lol) did I plant the eyes up I tryed to they were sort of all over the place so it was hard to tell up from down but I planted with the most up.
Can I plant peonys along side of a climbing roses?
Yes, no problems
I planted Peonies near to a climbing rose(southern end of garden) rest of garden was a mixture of peonies %26amp; roses.
The garden is north facing(our sunniest aspect)
Every year beautiful peonies followed by the roses
This garden has been producing for 12 years so far
Reply:I wouldn't, the roses would choke out the Peonies. Important to remember that Peonies like one sunny place in your yard. They don't like to be transplanted and moved around a lot.
Reply:It would be ok if their respective root and above ground growing areas are sufficient for both your roses and peonies. Both of these plants are surface rooting, which means that they will face some competition from each other for water and nutrients. I'd give them a good minimum 3' between them, as Peonies will spread to cover a good wide area over time.
Secondly, whilst roses can grow upwards more than laterally, there is competition for light by these plants. Ensure that the roses don't potentially shade the sun loving peonies too much, otherwise its growth will be restricted.
With regards to your Peonies growth just now, I'm not sure where you live, but there is still good time for your plant to produce its shoots. Tree Peonies are wonderful too, though I assume that you have planted the more typical herbaceous type, that dies completely back below ground level each year.
Consider a tree Peony - their stunning flowers can easily be over 12'' across, but they need more space than the herbaceous type. Just recommend these, as my garden is greatly enhanced when they are in flower, and everyone admires their stunning flowers. https://www.dutchbulbs.com/store/peonies...
Hope this helps. Good luck! Rob
Reply:no.
Reply:y not?
Reply:peony prefers to live alone...... it's not a plant to be mixed in a bed,but rather given it's own space..... I'd move them now, as the length of time they've been in the ground suggests they'll not bloom this year..... so no matter about the move time....
eyes up is good... shallow depth is most important.... no more than an inch or at the most, two inches of soil over them... and no mulch..... deeper or covered in mulch or old leaves, they'll refuse to bloom, too.... so be sure to clean off their bed before winter and not let leaves and such collect there....
Can I plant peonys along side of a climbing roses?
Yes, no problems
I planted Peonies near to a climbing rose(southern end of garden) rest of garden was a mixture of peonies %26amp; roses.
The garden is north facing(our sunniest aspect)
Every year beautiful peonies followed by the roses
This garden has been producing for 12 years so far
Reply:I wouldn't, the roses would choke out the Peonies. Important to remember that Peonies like one sunny place in your yard. They don't like to be transplanted and moved around a lot.
Reply:It would be ok if their respective root and above ground growing areas are sufficient for both your roses and peonies. Both of these plants are surface rooting, which means that they will face some competition from each other for water and nutrients. I'd give them a good minimum 3' between them, as Peonies will spread to cover a good wide area over time.
Secondly, whilst roses can grow upwards more than laterally, there is competition for light by these plants. Ensure that the roses don't potentially shade the sun loving peonies too much, otherwise its growth will be restricted.
With regards to your Peonies growth just now, I'm not sure where you live, but there is still good time for your plant to produce its shoots. Tree Peonies are wonderful too, though I assume that you have planted the more typical herbaceous type, that dies completely back below ground level each year.
Consider a tree Peony - their stunning flowers can easily be over 12'' across, but they need more space than the herbaceous type. Just recommend these, as my garden is greatly enhanced when they are in flower, and everyone admires their stunning flowers. https://www.dutchbulbs.com/store/peonies...
Hope this helps. Good luck! Rob
Reply:no.
Reply:y not?
Reply:peony prefers to live alone...... it's not a plant to be mixed in a bed,but rather given it's own space..... I'd move them now, as the length of time they've been in the ground suggests they'll not bloom this year..... so no matter about the move time....
eyes up is good... shallow depth is most important.... no more than an inch or at the most, two inches of soil over them... and no mulch..... deeper or covered in mulch or old leaves, they'll refuse to bloom, too.... so be sure to clean off their bed before winter and not let leaves and such collect there....
The 2 peonies at home looks has some brown spots on its leaves!!?
I am a newbie to peonies and I have planted 2 in my front yard Nov last year. Since spring this year, my peonies leaves turned yellow, and has some brown spots on it, looks like some kind of rust. Other plants nearby it are normal.
Are they lacking water? nutritions? Fungi problem?
Does anyone know if there is a way to save it? Thanks!!
-mw
The 2 peonies at home looks has some brown spots on its leaves!!?
MW- it would help to know where you live, or at least which USDA hardiness zone you're in, it helps us to answer your question.
That being said, many Peony's are suceptible to bacterial or fungal leaf spots. They appear as small black spots, sometimes ringed with yellow, or orange. The spots become so prolific, that they fill the spaces between, and can become large blotches.
If this is the problem, it tells me two things; too much water on the foliage. When you do water, keep the water off of the leaves when possible. The other, not enough air circulation. Try to leave some space for air movement. New plants sometimes come with the problem, as they are grown in large fields of similar plants, and the problem passes on from plant to plant.
This time of year, I wouldn't really do much to treat the problem. Be sure to remove the leaves when they die back, and throw them away or burn them. Do not ever compost diseased leaves, as this disease may winter over in the compost pile. If you are worried for next year, apply a general purpose fungicide to the plant, when the growth is about 75% mature, this will help prevent infection. Use an organic fertilizer as well. If you see spots develop, immediately resume the use of the fungicide. Always follow the directions on label of all of your garden chemicals.
If you're still not sure of the diagnosis, bring a fresh sample to your local independent garden center, they may have an expert on staff who can diagnose the problem.
I hope that this helps
Good luck-
Reply:I don't know where you live, but I'm on the mid-Atlantic seaboard of the U.S. This time of year is when the Peonies are dying back. Their foliage often starts to yellow up and develop spots. At the beginning of October is when you want to cut them back to the ground, anyway. Just dispose of the leaves and stems. I mark where the Peonies are planted once I've cut them back so I won't disturb their new shoots in the spring. A stake or low fencing works nicely. Whatever will work as a reminder for you that your Peonies are there so you don't dig them up or harm them in the spring.
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Are they lacking water? nutritions? Fungi problem?
Does anyone know if there is a way to save it? Thanks!!
-mw
The 2 peonies at home looks has some brown spots on its leaves!!?
MW- it would help to know where you live, or at least which USDA hardiness zone you're in, it helps us to answer your question.
That being said, many Peony's are suceptible to bacterial or fungal leaf spots. They appear as small black spots, sometimes ringed with yellow, or orange. The spots become so prolific, that they fill the spaces between, and can become large blotches.
If this is the problem, it tells me two things; too much water on the foliage. When you do water, keep the water off of the leaves when possible. The other, not enough air circulation. Try to leave some space for air movement. New plants sometimes come with the problem, as they are grown in large fields of similar plants, and the problem passes on from plant to plant.
This time of year, I wouldn't really do much to treat the problem. Be sure to remove the leaves when they die back, and throw them away or burn them. Do not ever compost diseased leaves, as this disease may winter over in the compost pile. If you are worried for next year, apply a general purpose fungicide to the plant, when the growth is about 75% mature, this will help prevent infection. Use an organic fertilizer as well. If you see spots develop, immediately resume the use of the fungicide. Always follow the directions on label of all of your garden chemicals.
If you're still not sure of the diagnosis, bring a fresh sample to your local independent garden center, they may have an expert on staff who can diagnose the problem.
I hope that this helps
Good luck-
Reply:I don't know where you live, but I'm on the mid-Atlantic seaboard of the U.S. This time of year is when the Peonies are dying back. Their foliage often starts to yellow up and develop spots. At the beginning of October is when you want to cut them back to the ground, anyway. Just dispose of the leaves and stems. I mark where the Peonies are planted once I've cut them back so I won't disturb their new shoots in the spring. A stake or low fencing works nicely. Whatever will work as a reminder for you that your Peonies are there so you don't dig them up or harm them in the spring.
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Can anyone tell me what type of Peonies these are?
http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/9474/...
Can anyone tell me what type of Peonies these are?
here's Bowl of Beauty..
http://images.google.com/images?q=peony%...
good call by previous poster!
Reply:It's an herbaceous peony, but what cultivar is hard to know. The flower itself would be considered an "anemone bomb" because of the shape of the outer large petals and the inner ones that are a big poof.
It looks kinda like 'Bowl of Beauty', which is a really popular one. Did you buy it recently? If so, from where?
To keep them from flopping over you can go to Walmart, or any garden shop, and buy peony hoops. They have 3 legs that go into the ground and a hoop that can be opened and closed to get around the peonies, they also help hold them up off the ground. The hoops are $1.79 to $3 at Walmart. You can also try supporting them with bamboo poles posted long the line of peonies and tying twine as a support.
Reply:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Peoni...
it a cultivated hybrid Peony, in lavender or pink
Reply:My neighbors put tomato cages over the plants when they are about 6 in tall, then the plants don't fall over. Those peonies are pretty.
Can anyone tell me what type of Peonies these are?
here's Bowl of Beauty..
http://images.google.com/images?q=peony%...
good call by previous poster!
Reply:It's an herbaceous peony, but what cultivar is hard to know. The flower itself would be considered an "anemone bomb" because of the shape of the outer large petals and the inner ones that are a big poof.
It looks kinda like 'Bowl of Beauty', which is a really popular one. Did you buy it recently? If so, from where?
To keep them from flopping over you can go to Walmart, or any garden shop, and buy peony hoops. They have 3 legs that go into the ground and a hoop that can be opened and closed to get around the peonies, they also help hold them up off the ground. The hoops are $1.79 to $3 at Walmart. You can also try supporting them with bamboo poles posted long the line of peonies and tying twine as a support.
Reply:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Peoni...
it a cultivated hybrid Peony, in lavender or pink
Reply:My neighbors put tomato cages over the plants when they are about 6 in tall, then the plants don't fall over. Those peonies are pretty.
What is your experience with double knockout roses?
I want to plant some rose bushes along a fence in my backyard--I already have some peony bushes that are flourishing.. I live in Northern Illinois and this spot receives full sun all day and is well drained. I am considering planting the knockout roses or the newer double knockouts. I want something that will bloom profusely but does not require a lot of care? Which of these is best? Or do you have other suggestions? Appreciate the help!!
What is your experience with double knockout roses?
I love them. They are easy to care for, self-cleaning and disease resitant, they fill many of the same rolls as a shrubs. I think you are making a good choice by going with the knockout roses.
Reply:The knockouts should do great there as they are pretty low maintenance and are disease resistant.
Reply:yes, they are disease resistant and the double blooms are awesome, but the only setback with knockouts is they have multiple blooms on a single stem which makes deadheading tedious. deadheading is required to maintain blooms throughout the season and if you dont mind doing it about once a week, youll have great results. it takes about twice as long to deadhead knockouts (shrub roses) as others like grandiflora or hybrid tea.
What is your experience with double knockout roses?
I love them. They are easy to care for, self-cleaning and disease resitant, they fill many of the same rolls as a shrubs. I think you are making a good choice by going with the knockout roses.
Reply:The knockouts should do great there as they are pretty low maintenance and are disease resistant.
Reply:yes, they are disease resistant and the double blooms are awesome, but the only setback with knockouts is they have multiple blooms on a single stem which makes deadheading tedious. deadheading is required to maintain blooms throughout the season and if you dont mind doing it about once a week, youll have great results. it takes about twice as long to deadhead knockouts (shrub roses) as others like grandiflora or hybrid tea.
Rude? My yard man cut my tree peonies back to the stem. How badly will that retard their growth?
They were only three years old,some bloomed this year. I take it they won't bloom next year.
Rude? My yard man cut my tree peonies back to the stem. How badly will that retard their growth?
this site....
http://gardenbed.com/source/46/4520_cul....
says....
" Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer or rabbits[233]. A very greedy plant inhibiting the growth of nearby plants, especially legumes[54]. The plant does not really need much pruning apart from removing dead or diseased stems. It is, however, very tolerant of pruning and can be cut right back to ground level if it requires rejuvenation[200]. Strongly resents root disturbance, taking some time to recover after being divided[1]. Peony species are usually self-fertile, though they will also hybridise with other species if these flower nearby at the same time[250]. Plants take 4 - 5 years to flower from seed[200]. They generally breed true from seed[1]. Cultivated in China as a medicinal plant[214]."
"very tolerant'' of heavy pruning?.....
and this, from a seller on EBAY.....
http://cgi.ebay.com/Rare-Chinese-Tree-Pe...
" If plants become leggy, a moderate pruning in early fall can be done to shape plant and encourage additional growth on the lower part of the plant."
'scuse me... gotta go make a BID!!!!
Reply:But this refers to SHRUB peonies, not tree peonies.
Good luck, anyway. Report It
Reply:It is customary to cut them back (herbacous peonies) after foliage is dead or faded in the autumn, to about 2-3 inches high. It should come back okay in the springtime. Tree peonies sould NEVER be cut back. They will not survive it.
You may need to ask him to replace them for you. I am sorry that this happened, but if he ruined your plant, you could ask him to get your another one by all rights.
Reply:Ongoing Care of Peony Plants
Use garden fertilisers such as blood and bone, potato fertiliser or nitrophoska blue
Manure can be used if well rotted; do not put over the crown of the plant
Autumn is a good time to apply fertiliser, spring can also be used
Cut off at ground level in autumn and burn tops
Keep weed free to reduce competition and allow good air movement for healthy plants
Some taller plants with double flowers may need support – use wire hoops. Put in the ground after the buds come through. The shoots will grow through them and are virtually invisible once the leaves spread out
The peony will grow better with regular watering especially up until flowering
Rude? My yard man cut my tree peonies back to the stem. How badly will that retard their growth?
this site....
http://gardenbed.com/source/46/4520_cul....
says....
" Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer or rabbits[233]. A very greedy plant inhibiting the growth of nearby plants, especially legumes[54]. The plant does not really need much pruning apart from removing dead or diseased stems. It is, however, very tolerant of pruning and can be cut right back to ground level if it requires rejuvenation[200]. Strongly resents root disturbance, taking some time to recover after being divided[1]. Peony species are usually self-fertile, though they will also hybridise with other species if these flower nearby at the same time[250]. Plants take 4 - 5 years to flower from seed[200]. They generally breed true from seed[1]. Cultivated in China as a medicinal plant[214]."
"very tolerant'' of heavy pruning?.....
and this, from a seller on EBAY.....
http://cgi.ebay.com/Rare-Chinese-Tree-Pe...
" If plants become leggy, a moderate pruning in early fall can be done to shape plant and encourage additional growth on the lower part of the plant."
'scuse me... gotta go make a BID!!!!
Reply:But this refers to SHRUB peonies, not tree peonies.
Good luck, anyway. Report It
Reply:It is customary to cut them back (herbacous peonies) after foliage is dead or faded in the autumn, to about 2-3 inches high. It should come back okay in the springtime. Tree peonies sould NEVER be cut back. They will not survive it.
You may need to ask him to replace them for you. I am sorry that this happened, but if he ruined your plant, you could ask him to get your another one by all rights.
Reply:Ongoing Care of Peony Plants
Use garden fertilisers such as blood and bone, potato fertiliser or nitrophoska blue
Manure can be used if well rotted; do not put over the crown of the plant
Autumn is a good time to apply fertiliser, spring can also be used
Cut off at ground level in autumn and burn tops
Keep weed free to reduce competition and allow good air movement for healthy plants
Some taller plants with double flowers may need support – use wire hoops. Put in the ground after the buds come through. The shoots will grow through them and are virtually invisible once the leaves spread out
The peony will grow better with regular watering especially up until flowering
Does anybody know quality perfume with a scent of peonies?
It's my friend's favourite flower and she said once she'd love to wear perfume with peonies' scent, but she'd never come across such, I just thought it would be a nice gift for her. Thanks for your help.
Does anybody know quality perfume with a scent of peonies?
Body lotion - http://yvesrocherusa.com/control/product...
Perfume - http://yvesrocherusa.com/control/product...
Their smells aren't overpowering either. I order from them all the time, very reliable and fast shipping. Not to mention they always have great sales.
http://yvesrocherusa.com/control/categor... They also have an antiperspirant, incense and hand soap.
Reply:Estee Lauder has one. I forget the name. Please check.
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Does anybody know quality perfume with a scent of peonies?
Body lotion - http://yvesrocherusa.com/control/product...
Perfume - http://yvesrocherusa.com/control/product...
Their smells aren't overpowering either. I order from them all the time, very reliable and fast shipping. Not to mention they always have great sales.
http://yvesrocherusa.com/control/categor... They also have an antiperspirant, incense and hand soap.
Reply:Estee Lauder has one. I forget the name. Please check.
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In the short story version of "The Jade Peony"?
How is character Grandmama portrayed? Include character traits for mental, physical and social qualities? Prove your reasons
In the short story version of "The Jade Peony"?
Idk srry but you shouldnt use this website for h/w just google the question
In the short story version of "The Jade Peony"?
Idk srry but you shouldnt use this website for h/w just google the question
Peony Planting?
My mom just bought me four peonies (they look like big bulbs, not sure?). I live in Greenville, SC and we are having warm weather with lots of rain. Can I still plant these? Will they grow this year? Any replies would be great. Also she bought me a pack of "hardy" gladiolas that do not need to be dug up each year. Can I plant those as well?
Peony Planting?
Strangely, people do buy them in the spring and then plant them in the fall, but they might bloom. I would plant them - the little eye buds should be just barely under the surface. They should at least grow this year and they may flower.
Hardy glads should do OK - they do like some cold, so do not plant them deeper than with their tops a few inches under the soil. They glads may be a little "iffy" - some bulbs just like it a little cooler so they are uncertain in warmer climates. Any of these may take a year or so to really produce well - they tend to sell the bulbs younger and younger each year. If these are nice fat bulbs, you are more likely to get some production this year. If they seem a little thin and lean, they may take a year or two to fully mature. But plant them all - the glad will tolerate some light shade quite well in your climate - peonies like sun, but can take a little light shade as well.
Peonies smell like rose-scent does. Glads are nice big spikes you can cut and bring in or leave to make a nice 24" to 30" tall show. Enjoy.
Reply:Ideally, you would have planted them in the fall. You should plant them as soon as possible. If you don't get them in the ground, it's not likely they would last a whole season and still be alive. They will grow this year, the same as an established plant. They die back every year and re-emerge in the spring. The same is pretty much true for the glads.
Make sure you plant the bulbs upright-- not upside down. If you're not sure which side the roots will be on (the down-side) then check with a garden specialist at a nursery. (And don't plant the peonies too close together-- they get pretty big.)
Reply:Peonies have a reputation for being hard to transplant. To ensure survival, dig a hole twice the size you think sufficient, loosen the soil with compost or peat moss, toss with starter fertilizer and water vigorously to get them going and your grandkids will be enjoying those peonies.
Peony Planting?
Strangely, people do buy them in the spring and then plant them in the fall, but they might bloom. I would plant them - the little eye buds should be just barely under the surface. They should at least grow this year and they may flower.
Hardy glads should do OK - they do like some cold, so do not plant them deeper than with their tops a few inches under the soil. They glads may be a little "iffy" - some bulbs just like it a little cooler so they are uncertain in warmer climates. Any of these may take a year or so to really produce well - they tend to sell the bulbs younger and younger each year. If these are nice fat bulbs, you are more likely to get some production this year. If they seem a little thin and lean, they may take a year or two to fully mature. But plant them all - the glad will tolerate some light shade quite well in your climate - peonies like sun, but can take a little light shade as well.
Peonies smell like rose-scent does. Glads are nice big spikes you can cut and bring in or leave to make a nice 24" to 30" tall show. Enjoy.
Reply:Ideally, you would have planted them in the fall. You should plant them as soon as possible. If you don't get them in the ground, it's not likely they would last a whole season and still be alive. They will grow this year, the same as an established plant. They die back every year and re-emerge in the spring. The same is pretty much true for the glads.
Make sure you plant the bulbs upright-- not upside down. If you're not sure which side the roots will be on (the down-side) then check with a garden specialist at a nursery. (And don't plant the peonies too close together-- they get pretty big.)
Reply:Peonies have a reputation for being hard to transplant. To ensure survival, dig a hole twice the size you think sufficient, loosen the soil with compost or peat moss, toss with starter fertilizer and water vigorously to get them going and your grandkids will be enjoying those peonies.
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