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 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Chilling Peonies: What Are Peony Chill Hours
By Tonya Barnett
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Are Peonies Cold Hardy: Growing Peonies In Winter
Are peonies cold hardy? Is protection needed for peonies in winter? Click here for more information about peony cold tolerance.
By Mary H. Dyer
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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
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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
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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
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Information On The History Of Peonies
By Darcy Larum
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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
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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
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Foliar Nematodes On Peonies – Learn About Peony Leaf Nematode Control
As pests, the nematode is hard to see. The microscopic organisms live in the soil and feed on plant roots. Foliar nematodes, however, live on and in leaves. Peonies are just one of many plants that can fall victim to this pest. Click here for more information.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Warm Weather Peony Care – Growing A Peony In Hot Weather
Just 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 Winter
Winter 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 Garden
Peonies 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