All About Peonies
Adriana Feng, Raleigh, a member of Wake Electric
My garden is all about peonies. In my Carolina Country garden, I grow over 200 varieties of peonies. My biggest joy each spring is seeing them come into bloom over an 8-week period each April and May. I love to spread the love of peonies, especially here in the South where many people think peonies will not grow. However not only do peonies grow here, they grow very well! Helpful tips for growing peonies as well as which varieties grow best here in the South can be found on my blog, Southern Peony. Some of the keys to getting peonies to bloom here are planting them in full sun and making sure to plant them shallow with the ‘eyes’ just below the soil surface. This particular peony is intersectional Peony ‘Keiko’ (aka ‘Pink Double Dandy’) and had 77 blooms on just one bush for me this spring!
Be sure to visit the website of the American Peony Society for more information on this charming bloom.
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Cheyenne |
September 01, 2017 |
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I hope you planted them! It definitely wasn't ideal, but they probably would still grow. If you haven't planted them yet, I might still give them a try. I once accidentally planted some 2 year old roots, and they still grew ( http://www.southernpeony.com/2015/10/2015-peony-experiment-planting-2-year.html)! It will take much longer for your roots to get to blooming size after not having any soil or moisture for so long, but they might still take. I would buy some fresh roots in the fall if possible or a buy a growing potted peony in the spring to get blooms sooner!
Adriana |
February 18, 2018 |
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Sincerely, Kimberly
Kimberly |
December 20, 2018 |
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Tree peonies and very early herbaceous peonies starting blooming at the beginning of April in my area. By the end of April intersectional peonies and mid season herbaceous peonies are blooming. At the beginning of May, you may still have just a few late season herbaceous peonies coming into bloom. By mid May the season is usually done, although some years the peony bloom season can be a little later to start and end, even then everything is finished by the beginning of June. I hope this info helps!
Adriana
www.southernpeony.com
Adriana |
December 20, 2018 |
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Kimberly |
January 08, 2019 |
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Adriana
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Adriana |
January 08, 2019 |
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After growing peonies for many years, this spring is a disaster. I have what appears to be wilt and also black spot. Only one of my healthy peonies has blooms on it. Should I unearth and destroy the others or cut to the ground and hope for next years results. I have never had health issues with my plants and am just devastated. Thanks in advance.
Janice McPherson |
April 26, 2019 |
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Thank you!
Terri |
October 28, 2019 |
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First of all, is it too late in the year to do so?
Would it be worth buying more sizeable peony plants/bushes, if not to late (assuming I can find them!!!)???
Thank you in advance for your answers.
If way too late....when would we plant next season?
Karen Iuliano |
November 07, 2019 |
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Ted Van Essenedleft |
December 02, 2019 |
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Michelle Taylor |
January 19, 2020 |
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Jenna Douglass |
March 11, 2020 |
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Ted Van Essendelft |
March 12, 2020 |
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Dani |
April 10, 2020 |
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Ted Van Essendelft |
April 11, 2020 |
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Crystal |
May 04, 2020 |
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Thus winter wasnt good for southern peonies as it was to warm. Peonies are coming out of dormancy erratically instead of at once as they are used too.. Full sun and an adequate amount of water without wet feet and they will be fine.
Ted |
May 04, 2020 |
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What dates do you think would be safe to plan a wedding here in Greensboro, NC? Would love to be able to pick them fresh out of the garden!
Michelle |
November 08, 2020 |
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Ted |
December 05, 2020 |
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Lily |
December 04, 2020 |
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Ted |
December 05, 2020 |
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Thank you!
Elizabeth |
June 15, 2021 |
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Ted |
June 16, 2021 |
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Judy |
June 26, 2021 |
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Ted |
June 27, 2021 |
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