What is the best way to store peonies after being dug up?

We have a row of peonies across the front of our house. In a few days, we will be digging a 6 foot trench by the house and need to remove the peonies for about 3 or 4 days. Does anybody have any suggestions on how to keep these plants alive before being replanted? We have burlap sacks but would appreciate any advice given. Thank you : )

What is the best way to store peonies after being dug up?
The link below has several answers to a very similar question (need to move peonies and can't wait until fall). Read it for more details, but in summary:





Water thoroughly first. Dig a REALLY big ball around the roots of the peonies. Wrap them in burlap or put them in large plastic pots and keep them wet. Protect them from the sun. When you replant them, water them thoroughly and consistently for the first week or so. Water in the morning so they can dry off before nightfall, and try not to get water on the leaves. Some suggested dividing the root balls at this time, with the idea that it would trigger the growing stage.





If they survive, it's unlikely that they'll bloom for a season or two, so don't get discouraged.
Reply:The best way to transport peonies from one location to another is to dig them up in the autumn and divide the crown. The divisions can them be shipped to your new home and planted. Unfortunately this is not always possible, we cannot always plan when we are going to move house.





It is possible to dig peonies up at any time of the year but the chances of success are slim if this is done during the period when they are actively growing. The worst time of the year to move them is during the months of May and August. If the plants have to be moved at this time try to keep as much of the root ball together as possible, even if this means taking a lot of soil with you. Water the plants regularly after replanting and water every day if the weather is particularly hot.





The best way to move mature plants is to plan your move several months in advance. Peonies grow remarkably well in rectangular plastic baskets, which are widely used in wholesale horticulture. The best ones are made out of black plastic and measure approximately 40 x 60 x 25cm. Both the sides and base are ventilated and they allow the peony to develop a normal root system. These baskets may not be available for sale, but if you ask your local garden centre they may have some that they are willing to sell to you. Herbaceous peonies do not like being grown in pots, but if you have no choice use a loam based compost and the largest pot that you can find. Keep containerised peonies well watered and plant in the autumn when you have moved to your new home. All containerised peonies will need regular watering during the summer.





Further information about growing peonies can be found in 'The Gardener's Guide to Growing Peonies', published Timber Press in the USA.








Best wishes!

clogs

Where can I buy peonies?

I'm not looking for bulbs or anything like that. I want a peony by next weekend to give to a girl.





Thanks!

Where can I buy peonies?
The floral department at HEB's.
Reply:Good luck. They're kinda out of season right now. I'd contact a local florist to have them flown in.
Reply:Have you tried a FLORIST!
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Reply:Call your local garden center. I just got all of mine delivered last week and potted them up. Not a Home-Depot type place, or HEB, but your local mom %26amp; pop garden center.
Reply:A well stocked floral shop. Get out your phone book, and call around.

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Who is the author of the story "the jade peony"?

Wayson Choy's The Jade Peony is about growing up in Vancouver's early Chinatown. The book, which began as a much anthologized short story almost twenty years ago, is divided into three sections, each narrated by a different child from the same family: Jook-Liang, the "useless" female, whose main interests are going to movies, tap dancing, and imitating Shirley Temple; the adopted orphan Jung-Sum, the second oldest brother, who discover he's gay; and Sek-Lung, the youngest brother and the only one in the family born in Canada.

My peonies only bloom for a few weeks?

I have a peony bush in my backyard (which happens to be one of my favorite flowers), and year after year I'm disappointed--it only blooms for a few weeks at the most. I see other peonies bushes in the neighborhood that have been are still are looking great with tons of flowers. Mine is almost flowerless, and the flowers that still remain have dropped to the ground (still attached). Is there anything I can do to lengthen the time it will bloom?

My peonies only bloom for a few weeks?
There may be different varieties of peony bushes then because mine only bloom for a few weeks as well and then that's it until next year. Right now my blooms are looking slightly spent. All the rain and wind we've had hasn't helped their longevity either.
Reply:There are some correctable factors detrimental to quality of Peony's blooms--lack of protection in harsh climate, overwintering and too deep planting, for example--perhaps it can help.
Reply:As said above, different varieties bloom at different times and can have great variation in bloom count.





One of the most common mistakes with peonies which reduces bloom number and duration is feeding. The more you ignore them, the better they will do!

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I planted three peony roots last fall. they are raspberry sundae, bowl of cream, and red charm.?

All double bloomers. they were planted exactly to seller's specifications. Bowl of Cream has budded and is growing. But the other two roots haven't started yet. Do some peony roots come in earlier than others even though in same family?

I planted three peony roots last fall. they are raspberry sundae, bowl of cream, and red charm.?
Yes...sometimes they come earlier..it depends on a few factors...you will find out when the season start

Can I plant peonies in a shady area? Will they still bloom?

I want to plant peonies along the side of my home. I have a lot of trees and it is shady all around the house. I have one peony on the side of the house which has been there for 40 yrs plus from prev owner. It is very wide, but has buds that never opened up and look deformed. I don't know the history of the plant (if it does indeed bloom, etc) Are deformed buds a sign something is wrong with the plant or the site?I planted two new peonies at that site, not too close, but although it's shady, they seem to always be thirsty on the verge of wilting. What am I doing wrong? Please advise. Thank you!

Can I plant peonies in a shady area? Will they still bloom?
I have Peonies growing in full sun and full shade. Both do very well. When is the last time you divided the Peony that is 40? The bulbs may be too crowded to get the proper nutrients that they need to bloom. Try dividing them this fall and see what happens. Try putting some organic mulch around your new plants. If you have them planted at the correct depth, that should fix the problem. Good luck. I hope this helps.
Reply:They will do well in shade. I have about a dozen bushes that sit underneath trees. They bloom like crazy. These are my favorite flowers. Good Luck !!
Reply:A common problem of peonies is the failure to bloom. It may be the result of planting too deeply, immature plants, excess nitrogen, inadequate sunlight, overcrowding, nutrient deficiency, insect or disease problems, competition from roots of nearby plants or late freezes. Some cultivars will fail to bloom in zones 8 and 9 because they lack sufficient winter chilling.


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