Peonies....
Posted 09-10-2007 at 07:00 AM by mycoupons
Hi there gardening MyCouponers!
Our gardening question this week, was submitted by Joan I. from R.I
Hello Annie,
I would like to plant Peonies in my yard. Is it to late to plant Peonies? What is the procedure for planting?
Thanx!
Joan I.
I love Peonies. I think most gardeners do. They certainly are one of the most dearly loved perennials in gardens. They are loved not only for their beauty and fragrance but because there are trouble-free plants with longevity. Peonies also thrive almost anywhere in the country, some even survive a zone 2 winter BRRRR! A Peony if happy, can bloom for 100 years or more with very little attention.
The time to plant Peonies is actually now, but you probably won't see alot of blooms for up to 3 years after planting. A peony prefers a sunny location with well-drained soil. Good air circulation around the plant is also important. This helps peonies avoid their only serious fungal disease problem, Botrytis.
To plant the Peony(ies) dig a hole to a depth of between 12 to 18 inches. Using a garden fork loosen the sides of the planting hole as well. Than, add a shovelful of compost and a handful of an all-purpose granular fertilizer, to the bottom of the hole and then add another shovelful of the original soil. Build up a "cone" inside the planting hole and then position the peony root on top of the cone with its roots hanging down the sides. Be sure that the growth nodes or "eyes" found at the base of the old stem are no more than about 2 inches below the soil surface.
Every year apply a bit of all-purpose fertilizer and a top-dressing of compost to keep the peony(ies) feeling good. Also do not mulch around your Peony plant(s), this can cause the plant to "think" it has been planted too deeply and can result it in the plant not having very many blooms or none at all.
Good luck and thanks for the great question!
Keep on gardening!
Annie~
If you would like to see your gardening question featured here on the MyCoupons blog, simply submit to annie@mycoupons.com. One will be chosen from all submitted.
Our gardening question this week, was submitted by Joan I. from R.I
Hello Annie,
I would like to plant Peonies in my yard. Is it to late to plant Peonies? What is the procedure for planting?
Thanx!
Joan I.
I love Peonies. I think most gardeners do. They certainly are one of the most dearly loved perennials in gardens. They are loved not only for their beauty and fragrance but because there are trouble-free plants with longevity. Peonies also thrive almost anywhere in the country, some even survive a zone 2 winter BRRRR! A Peony if happy, can bloom for 100 years or more with very little attention.
The time to plant Peonies is actually now, but you probably won't see alot of blooms for up to 3 years after planting. A peony prefers a sunny location with well-drained soil. Good air circulation around the plant is also important. This helps peonies avoid their only serious fungal disease problem, Botrytis.
To plant the Peony(ies) dig a hole to a depth of between 12 to 18 inches. Using a garden fork loosen the sides of the planting hole as well. Than, add a shovelful of compost and a handful of an all-purpose granular fertilizer, to the bottom of the hole and then add another shovelful of the original soil. Build up a "cone" inside the planting hole and then position the peony root on top of the cone with its roots hanging down the sides. Be sure that the growth nodes or "eyes" found at the base of the old stem are no more than about 2 inches below the soil surface.
Every year apply a bit of all-purpose fertilizer and a top-dressing of compost to keep the peony(ies) feeling good. Also do not mulch around your Peony plant(s), this can cause the plant to "think" it has been planted too deeply and can result it in the plant not having very many blooms or none at all.
Good luck and thanks for the great question!
Keep on gardening!
Annie~
If you would like to see your gardening question featured here on the MyCoupons blog, simply submit to annie@mycoupons.com. One will be chosen from all submitted.
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