Peonies
Dreamy, elegant and timeless, peonies are the quintessential cut flowers. The trick is knowing how to grow these romantic perennials for a long-lasting floral love affair. Use our guides to identify key varieties, plant and protect peonies, and dodge pests for the ultimate summer sensations.
Peonies
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How To Grow Peonies The Right Way
Peonies are showstoppers in the garden, as long as you treat them right. We've got everything you need to know.
By Caroline Bloomfield Last updated
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Ants And Peony Flowers – Do Peonies Need Ants To Bloom?
Peonies and ants go together, whether we want them to or not. Click here to learn about this perennial problem.
By Tonya Barnett Published
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How To Grow A Peony That Lasts 70 Years
Peonies are gorgeous perennials that can last for nearly 100 years if properly cared for. Click to learn about growing long-lived peonies.
By Laura Walters Last updated
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Learn About Wild Peony Varieties Native To California
There are a few wild peony varieties native to California. Click here to learn about one them.
By Tonya Barnett Published
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Peony Botrytis Control – How To Manage Botrytis On Peony Plants
From planting to staking, it is important to familiarize yourself with potential issues to keep your peonies looking healthy and vibrant. Peony botrytis blight is especially frustrating, as it can lead to the loss of flower blooms. Learn more about it in this article.
By Tonya Barnett Last updated
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Peonies For Sun Or Shade: Best Peony Varieties For Sunny And Shady Gardens
Peonies are a classic garden perennial, but do they like sun or shade? Click here for the answer and to learn more.
By Tonya Barnett Last updated
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Fernleaf Peony Care: Learn How To Grow Fernleaf Peonies
Fernleaf peony plants are vigorous, reliable plants with unique, fine-textured, fern-like foliage and showy deep red or burgundy flowers that appear a little earlier than most other peonies. Learn more about these lovely flowers and how to grow them in this article.
By Mary H. Dyer Last updated
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Chilling Peonies: What Are Peony Chill Hours
Generally easy to grow, peony bushes need a proper climate along with peony chilling requirements. Learn what these are in this article.
By Tonya Barnett Last updated
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Moving Established Peonies: How Do You Transplant A Peony Plant
Over time, peonies may fail to bloom as before. Moving established peonies is one solution, but can you transplant peonies? Find out here.
By Laura Miller Last updated
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Controlling Peony Measles – Learn About Red Spot Of Peonies
If you've grown peonies, you have probably dealt with peony leaf blotch (a.k.a. peony measles) at some point. In this article, we will discuss this common disease of peonies, as well as give tips on controlling peony measles. Click here for more information.
By Darcy Larum Last updated
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How To Fertilize Peonies For Better Blooms
To get the most out of your peonies you need to understand their fertilizer needs, which might not be what you expect. Click for more.
By Mary Ellen Ellis Last updated
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Woodland Peony Plants That Grow In Shade
Beautiful Asian Woodland Peonies thrive with minimal care and a little shade. Read on for more info.
By Tonya Barnett Last updated
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Peony Leaf Spot Causes: Tips For Treating Spotted Peony Leaves
Peonies are an old-fashioned favorite in the garden. However, like all plants peonies can still have their share of problems with diseases and pests. In this article, we will discuss common afflictions that cause spots on peony leaves.
By Darcy Larum Last updated
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Peony Care In Spring: Tips On Caring For Peonies In Spring
Who doesn?t enjoy brushing aside winter mulch and garden debris to see what little plants are poking up through the soil? In many locations, the red-pink shoots of peony plants are one of the earlier signs of spring. Click this article to learn about spring care of peonies.
By Darcy Larum Last updated
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Information On The History Of Peonies
By Darcy Larum Last updated
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Inspiring Peony Flowers: Growing Peonies In The Garden
For me, summer is truly here in Michigan when the peonies bloom. Inspired by a peony garden many years ago, I started growing my own.
By Mary Ellen Ellis Last updated
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Problems With Peonies: Reasons Peony Buds Don’t Develop
Among the most anticipated flowers of summer are peonies. However, it can be very disappointing to see peonies with bud blast. To get information on just what bud blast in peonies is, as well as causes and tips for prevention, click the following article.
By Teo Spengler Last updated