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.
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Warm Weather Peony Care – Growing A Peony In Hot WeatherJust because you live in a warm climate doesn’t mean you can grow anything you want. Some plants simply don’t tolerate overly hot conditions, just as most do not appreciate areas that are too cold. But what about peonies for warm climates? Click here to find out more.
By Becca Badgett
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Are Peonies Cold Hardy: Growing Peonies In WinterWinter peony protection is ill-advised because these tough plants actually need about six weeks of temperatures below 40 F. (-40 C.) in order to produce blooms the following year. Click this article for more information about peony cold tolerance.
By Mary H. Dyer
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White Peony Varieties: Planting White Peonies In The GardenPeonies are showy perennial flowers, with an exceptional lifespan. Though available in a wide range of colors, the addition of peonies that are white can add an elegant and sophisticated element to landscapes and cut flower gardens. Click here to learn more.
By Tonya Barnett
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Dividing Peony Plants - Tips On How To Propagate PeoniesIf you wonder about dividing peony tubers and expect them to grow, there is an appropriate way of propagating peony plants that you should follow if you expect to be successful. Learn more here.
By Gardening Know How
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Itoh Peony Types – Tips On Growing Hybrid Peonies In The GardenPeonies are popular garden plants with both herbaceous and tree peonies available. But there's also another peony you can grow - hybrid peonies. Click this article to learn more about Itoh peony types and growing hybrid peonies.
By Darcy Larum
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Peony Problems: Tips For Recovering Peony Plants Once DamagedIn any gardener's flower bed, plants can be subject to damage. When it happens to a peony plant, the damage is even more frustrating because of the picky nature of peonies. Learn more about that here.
By Heather Rhoades
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Peony Irrigation Guide: Learn How Much To Water PeoniesThe nodding behavior of peonies may be due to the big blooms, but it could also indicate the plant needs water. Do you know how much to water peonies? If not, click on the following article for tips on optimum peony irrigation.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Types Of Pink Peonies: Growing Pink Peony Plants In GardensEven if you are a fan of this popular perennial, you may not have realized that there are several varieties of pink peony flowers. From bright pink to pale, almost white pink, and everything in between, you have your choice of pink peonies. Learn more here.
By Mary Ellen Ellis

