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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Dividing Peony Plants - Tips On How To Propagate Peonies
If 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 Garden
Peonies 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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Harvesting Peony Seed Pods – What To Do With Peony Seed Pods
Peonies form interesting, clusters of wedge-like gray to brown seed pods, covered when young with a slight fuzz. They can add interest to the garden and allow you to harvest seeds for peony propagation. Click this article for tips on collecting peony seeds.
By Darcy Larum
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Peony Problems: Tips For Recovering Peony Plants Once Damaged
In 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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What Are Tree Peonies: How To Grow A Tree Peony
By Darcy Larum
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Peony Irrigation Guide: Learn How Much To Water Peonies
The 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 Gardens
Even 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
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Red Peony Varieties: Picking Red Peony Plants For The Garden
Red peony plants make an especially dramatic showing in flower beds, with shades ranging from tomato red to burgundy. Red peony flowers will definitely wake up your garden. For information on red peony varieties and tips on planting red peonies, click here.
By Teo Spengler