I have had Peonies in S Cal. They will grow, but they will not bloom without the freezing temperatures that they need to go dormant. It is that regrowth in the spring, after the winter rest, that produces those magnificent flowers, I am now enjoying in Oregon.
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Can peony be planted in Southern CA?
as long as it has the right soil and enough water sun and shade
Reply:It is slightly possible that you can get peonies to grow in So. California but doubt it.. Peonies like a winter to go thru in order to grow into the beautiful flowers that they are. It would not hurt(perhaps a little money) to TRY.. Make sure that the plant(peony) is not too much in the shade but somewhat in the sun. Good luck... I think you will need it
Reply:Yes indeed they can and will be much larger than here in KY.
Just make sure you keep it watered but not over watered even during its dormant period.
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Do Peony flowers require ants to bloom?
Why do you usually see ants on the bud?
Do Peony flowers require ants to bloom?
"The presence of ants on peony blossoms is neither beneficial nor harmful to the plant. Ants are simply attracted to the sugary liquid secreted by flower buds." link 1.
"Why are ants always on my peonies?
They are hungry!
The ants visit your peonies because the flower buds secrete a sweet substance that the ants like to eat. The good news is that the ants are not harmful to your peonies! The ants don't eat the actual plant and contrary to popular belief, the ants are not required to open the buds.
A small trick if you want to cut some of your peony flowers but don't want to bring the ants into the house… Try cutting the flowers before they open and the ants get inside. Cut the flowers when the colour is showing and the bud feels like a marshmallow. At this stage it is easy to remove the ants and the buds will open nicely for you inside within a couple of days." Link 2
If you do a google searh for "ants peony" you'll find this mentioned on thousnads of sites.
Reply:The ants have probably found some aphids or mites that are producing honeydew (excrement) that the ants are harvesting for their nests. With peonies, the flower bud scales secrete sap that is also rich in carbohydrates that the ants can use as a food source. It was thought that ants were necessary for peony flowers to open. That theory is not true, according to research. Without any ant activity, the flowers still open.
Reply:Yes, they do. If you spray your peonies with pesticide to rid them of the ants, they will not bloom. We had two rows of peonies, both pink %26amp; white, in the front of our garden. Beautiful smell, aren't they?
Reply:Peonies don't require that ants are a part of their life cycle. However ants are a common user of these decorative and beautiful plants. We always have a small number of ants roaming the buds and stems of our peonies. I think the ants are simply feeding on the sweet exudations that surface on and around the buds. Ants exploit and utilize alot of plants and even other insects, such as aphid populations that the ants will manage and farm on the leaves and stems of all sorts of plants and trees such as appletrees, cherrietrees and herbs like catnip. Most insects that aid plants in fruit production and visit during flowering are pollinators, taking pollen from one flower pistol to another accomplishing cross pollination and the mixing of the genes, these critters are generally fliers like bees and other particular species of flies and butterflies, not crawlers like ants.
Reply:PAEONIA peony... once and for all, there is no horticultural relationship whatever between ants (or any other insect ) and the peony and it bloom. Period! End of story! Void another myth! An ant free peony will bloom just as well as an ant free peony. Old wives tale from the days when we thought the earth was flat as Jimmy Carter's personality. they do not need to be pollinated be wind, bees, a brother or sister plant living up-wind, nor man or beast. I made the mistake of suggesting just such a relationship to a prof of parasitology during my post graduate studies. he became so angry he chased me from the building. he wouldn't even acknowledge i was a me member of his class for many months after. when he did, he addressed me as "mr peony". it was only when i completed a six month, field study on the subject (on my own time) and filled my 118 page research study with the head of the plant science dept, was the sir name peony dropped from his vocabulary. the dear professor had been dealing with that very myth for over thirty years. i just happened to bring the matter up on the very day ..."he could stanz zit no more!" I taught plant science for several years. every year there was at least one mr peony in every class. old myths seem never to die. so please help put this one to rest. ANTS HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH CAUSING A PEONY TO BLOOM! PERIOD! class dismissed.
Do Peony flowers require ants to bloom?
"The presence of ants on peony blossoms is neither beneficial nor harmful to the plant. Ants are simply attracted to the sugary liquid secreted by flower buds." link 1.
"Why are ants always on my peonies?
They are hungry!
The ants visit your peonies because the flower buds secrete a sweet substance that the ants like to eat. The good news is that the ants are not harmful to your peonies! The ants don't eat the actual plant and contrary to popular belief, the ants are not required to open the buds.
A small trick if you want to cut some of your peony flowers but don't want to bring the ants into the house… Try cutting the flowers before they open and the ants get inside. Cut the flowers when the colour is showing and the bud feels like a marshmallow. At this stage it is easy to remove the ants and the buds will open nicely for you inside within a couple of days." Link 2
If you do a google searh for "ants peony" you'll find this mentioned on thousnads of sites.
Reply:The ants have probably found some aphids or mites that are producing honeydew (excrement) that the ants are harvesting for their nests. With peonies, the flower bud scales secrete sap that is also rich in carbohydrates that the ants can use as a food source. It was thought that ants were necessary for peony flowers to open. That theory is not true, according to research. Without any ant activity, the flowers still open.
Reply:Yes, they do. If you spray your peonies with pesticide to rid them of the ants, they will not bloom. We had two rows of peonies, both pink %26amp; white, in the front of our garden. Beautiful smell, aren't they?
Reply:Peonies don't require that ants are a part of their life cycle. However ants are a common user of these decorative and beautiful plants. We always have a small number of ants roaming the buds and stems of our peonies. I think the ants are simply feeding on the sweet exudations that surface on and around the buds. Ants exploit and utilize alot of plants and even other insects, such as aphid populations that the ants will manage and farm on the leaves and stems of all sorts of plants and trees such as appletrees, cherrietrees and herbs like catnip. Most insects that aid plants in fruit production and visit during flowering are pollinators, taking pollen from one flower pistol to another accomplishing cross pollination and the mixing of the genes, these critters are generally fliers like bees and other particular species of flies and butterflies, not crawlers like ants.
Reply:PAEONIA peony... once and for all, there is no horticultural relationship whatever between ants (or any other insect ) and the peony and it bloom. Period! End of story! Void another myth! An ant free peony will bloom just as well as an ant free peony. Old wives tale from the days when we thought the earth was flat as Jimmy Carter's personality. they do not need to be pollinated be wind, bees, a brother or sister plant living up-wind, nor man or beast. I made the mistake of suggesting just such a relationship to a prof of parasitology during my post graduate studies. he became so angry he chased me from the building. he wouldn't even acknowledge i was a me member of his class for many months after. when he did, he addressed me as "mr peony". it was only when i completed a six month, field study on the subject (on my own time) and filled my 118 page research study with the head of the plant science dept, was the sir name peony dropped from his vocabulary. the dear professor had been dealing with that very myth for over thirty years. i just happened to bring the matter up on the very day ..."he could stanz zit no more!" I taught plant science for several years. every year there was at least one mr peony in every class. old myths seem never to die. so please help put this one to rest. ANTS HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH CAUSING A PEONY TO BLOOM! PERIOD! class dismissed.
I have an established tree peony?
can i transplant it after it blooms, it's been established for about 4-5 years
I have an established tree peony?
The common rule is; peonies don't like to be moved. But 4-5 years is not terribly old, so the roots haven't dug very deep. I have moved tree peonies that age successfully. They took a year or so to re-establish, but the new locations were better for them so it was worth it. You may not have many blooms the first year after re-location, but they should be fine. Take as many roots as possible with them. GL.
Reply:I would 'root prune' (cut around the root ball you plan to move with a shovel - the larger area the better) now to stimulate root growth closer to the trunk, but wait to actually move it until after active growth -late summer or fall would be best. Keep it well watered after moving.
I have an established tree peony?
The common rule is; peonies don't like to be moved. But 4-5 years is not terribly old, so the roots haven't dug very deep. I have moved tree peonies that age successfully. They took a year or so to re-establish, but the new locations were better for them so it was worth it. You may not have many blooms the first year after re-location, but they should be fine. Take as many roots as possible with them. GL.
Reply:I would 'root prune' (cut around the root ball you plan to move with a shovel - the larger area the better) now to stimulate root growth closer to the trunk, but wait to actually move it until after active growth -late summer or fall would be best. Keep it well watered after moving.
Best way to separate peony?
...And if I want part of my mother-in-law's full, well established plant, is a cutting possible? How? Please help!
Best way to separate peony?
Your going to have to dig up roots to start a new plant. If your mother-in-laws peony is large it won't hurt it at all. It helps to water the dirt around the plant so the digging will be easier. I separated a 20yr. old plant a few years ago and could have sworn those roots went to China! Dig deep and get a tuber with a couple of "eyes" (sprouts) the spring is a good time to transplant, the growth is short and it's easier to see where your digging.
Reply:yes clean a sharp knife with alcohol and cut the lower roots and bulbs in half and then dip in root starter and place in a hole water everday lightly for a week,,, growth hormone root stater is at K-Mart for 6.00 dollars
Reply:Take root cuttings from tuberous species in winter as seeds take years to germinate. If it is a tree peony take semi-ripe cuttings in late summer. Soil should be moist, free draining and fertilised.
Best way to separate peony?
Your going to have to dig up roots to start a new plant. If your mother-in-laws peony is large it won't hurt it at all. It helps to water the dirt around the plant so the digging will be easier. I separated a 20yr. old plant a few years ago and could have sworn those roots went to China! Dig deep and get a tuber with a couple of "eyes" (sprouts) the spring is a good time to transplant, the growth is short and it's easier to see where your digging.
Reply:yes clean a sharp knife with alcohol and cut the lower roots and bulbs in half and then dip in root starter and place in a hole water everday lightly for a week,,, growth hormone root stater is at K-Mart for 6.00 dollars
Reply:Take root cuttings from tuberous species in winter as seeds take years to germinate. If it is a tree peony take semi-ripe cuttings in late summer. Soil should be moist, free draining and fertilised.
Mature Tree Peony growing shoots from reg. bush peony?
My mature tree peony is growing bud shoots from the root stock (I am guessing). The "unwanted" shoots are taking over the plant in height and number of shoots. Is there a proper way of bringing back only the tree peony? I feel the "unwanted" shoots sap the basic plant of growing strength and should be cut off as soon as they are identifiable. Is this true or is there something else I should be doing?
Thanks!!!
Mature Tree Peony growing shoots from reg. bush peony?
Yes you are correct.
The tree peony was grafted on to rootstock of a bush peony and now it's taking over. You need to cut out the unwanted pieces that are growing from the base or it will over take your tree peony.
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Thanks!!!
Mature Tree Peony growing shoots from reg. bush peony?
Yes you are correct.
The tree peony was grafted on to rootstock of a bush peony and now it's taking over. You need to cut out the unwanted pieces that are growing from the base or it will over take your tree peony.
:)
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Are peony leaves bad for cats?
We have peonies planted outside our house my cat keeps trying to eat the leaves. Is it will it make him sick or can I just let him eat them?
Are peony leaves bad for cats?
Plants Poisonous to Cats
this web sight says peony is poisonous to cats..
Reply:it depends if the cat is allergic to it or not. if not, then peony leaves are good for it. if it is allergic to peonies, then they are horrible for your cat.
Reply:I'd watch the behavior of your cat if he/she does ingest peony leaves. They aren't supposed to be good for cats. Grasses are eaten sometimes to purposefully make the cat sick so they can throw up -_-;;
Reply:let him eat.
Are peony leaves bad for cats?
Plants Poisonous to Cats
this web sight says peony is poisonous to cats..
Reply:it depends if the cat is allergic to it or not. if not, then peony leaves are good for it. if it is allergic to peonies, then they are horrible for your cat.
Reply:I'd watch the behavior of your cat if he/she does ingest peony leaves. They aren't supposed to be good for cats. Grasses are eaten sometimes to purposefully make the cat sick so they can throw up -_-;;
Reply:let him eat.
Brown spots on my peony leaves?
I am getting molted brown spots on the leaves of my newly planted peonies. They were planted in May and I live in Pittsburgh, PA zone 5. Do I need to Seven them? They are on the eastern side of my house and so they get sun until mid afternoon
Brown spots on my peony leaves?
The most frequently occurring pests are botrytis blight and leaf blotch, both fungal diseases. Especially prevalent during wet springs, botrytis affects leaves, stems and flowers. Spots appear on leaves, stems soften and decay and flowers either rot or buds blacken and fail to open. Prompt removal of infected material and a thorough fall cleanup are essential for control.
Leaf blotch develops during warm, moist weather. Glossy, dark purple spots form on the upper surfaces of leaves. Again, removal of infected leaves and good fall cleanup are necessary for control. Avoid overhead irrigation.
Other fungal diseases include Phytophthora blight and Verticillium wilt. These are soil-borne fungi with no cure other than destroying infected plants. Do not replant in diseased soil.
Peonies really need a full sun location. The east side of your home may not provide sufficient light for peonies. Further, humidity promotes fungal growth. Northern and, to a lesser degree, eastern exposures tend to be more humid than a southern or western exposure. Consider moving your Peonies to prevent future infections. Cut back foliage in fall and burn or discard to prevent overwintering fungal spores.
Sevin is an insecticide and will not control a fungal infection. Fungicides are preventative and can not cure a fungal infection once your peonies show the signs of an infection.
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Brown spots on my peony leaves?
The most frequently occurring pests are botrytis blight and leaf blotch, both fungal diseases. Especially prevalent during wet springs, botrytis affects leaves, stems and flowers. Spots appear on leaves, stems soften and decay and flowers either rot or buds blacken and fail to open. Prompt removal of infected material and a thorough fall cleanup are essential for control.
Leaf blotch develops during warm, moist weather. Glossy, dark purple spots form on the upper surfaces of leaves. Again, removal of infected leaves and good fall cleanup are necessary for control. Avoid overhead irrigation.
Other fungal diseases include Phytophthora blight and Verticillium wilt. These are soil-borne fungi with no cure other than destroying infected plants. Do not replant in diseased soil.
Peonies really need a full sun location. The east side of your home may not provide sufficient light for peonies. Further, humidity promotes fungal growth. Northern and, to a lesser degree, eastern exposures tend to be more humid than a southern or western exposure. Consider moving your Peonies to prevent future infections. Cut back foliage in fall and burn or discard to prevent overwintering fungal spores.
Sevin is an insecticide and will not control a fungal infection. Fungicides are preventative and can not cure a fungal infection once your peonies show the signs of an infection.
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