Peonies

jenn_sc · April 25, 2008

My mother in law gave me a clump of peonies from her yard last weekend, and I'm still looking for a good spot to plant them in my yard. I'm guessing it's probably the wrong time of year for transplanting, b/c hers already have big flower buds. I'm going to give it a shot anyway.

Anyone else grow peonies? Any advice for planting/maintaining them?

Jennifer

jungseed · April 25, 2008

No this isn't the best time, but it's better than letting such a pretty plant die. Plant in full sun. they can tolerate a small amount of shade. Peonies are heavy feeders so add alot of organic material. Use fertlizer low in nitrogen but high in phosphorus and potash. Don't plant deep. Eyes should be not deeper than 1 1/2 inches below the soil level.

April 25, 2008	#1
jenn_sc SPLATT™ Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Florence, SC Posts: 502	Peonies My mother in law gave me a clump of peonies from her yard last weekend, and I'm still looking for a good spot to plant them in my yard. I'm guessing it's probably the wrong time of year for transplanting, b/c hers already have big flower buds. I'm going to give it a shot anyway. Anyone else grow peonies? Any advice for planting/maintaining them? Jennifer

April 25, 2008	#2
jungseed Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pardeeville, WI Posts: 318	No this isn't the best time, but it's better than letting such a pretty plant die. Plant in full sun. they can tolerate a small amount of shade. Peonies are heavy feeders so add alot of organic material. Use fertlizer low in nitrogen but high in phosphorus and potash. Don't plant deep. Eyes should be not deeper than 1 1/2 inches below the soil level.