Peonies are exquisitely beautiful flowers which unfortunately never seem to bloom for long enough. If you want to enjoy peony flowers all year round, then you can do this by drying them and displaying them inside the home. Here we look at how to dry peonies, how to care for dried peonies, and how to display these dried flowers.

You should also take care not to plant the seed any deeper than an inch, because mature peony root systems need to remain in the top layers of the soil. This is essential to the production of their flowers. Planting the seed at a shallow depth of no more than 1 inch will set the plant up for success in the top layers of the soil.

Caring for the peony plant once the blooms have faded is of equal importance because this will ensure your plant is able to survive through winter and store up the nutrients it needs to perform well the following spring. Here we look at how to care for peonies in the months after they have bloomed.

The history of the peony can be traced back to 1000BC, where the plant was reportedly growing in China. The peony also has its roots firmly placed in regions of North America and Europe.

Peonies are herbaceous perennials, which means that they die back each fall and reappear each spring. They repeat this process each year, so that every year the plant will go through the same processes of growth, blooming, and rest. Each growth stage is essential to the plant so that it is able to continue repeating the cycle and producing flowers and foliage year on year. Here we take a closer look at the growth stages of peonies.

Most peonies should be grown in full sun or partial shade, and the exact type of lighting which will be best for your peonies depends on what climate zone you are growing them in. Peonies do not like to be grown in full shade, so always avoid positioning peonies in heavy shade in any climate.

Most herbaceous peonies have a spread of between 2 and 3 feet. This means that they should be planted 2 to 3 feet apart in the soil, since this will allow them adequate space to grow, while also creating a border that looks full and lush.

If you have mature peonies growing in your garden, then they may be producing seeds that you can use to grow new peony plants. Growing peonies from seed can be a long process that requires patience, however, when you finally have a blooming peony plant that you nurtured from seed, it is incredibly rewarding.

Here we look at the various expected sizes of different types of peonies, including tree peonies, herbaceous peonies, and Itoh peonies.

If you have decided that you need to move your peony, then don’t jump right in and start digging up the roots. There are two times of year when you can transplant a peony and limit the damage caused to the plant, and these are September, and very early Spring. For the best chances of survival, moving the peony in September is advised.

Peonies are herbaceous plants which produce stunning flowers, however many of them have a disappointing short blooming season of just one or two weeks. If you are looking for a plant which resembles the peony but will add color to your garden for a longer period of time through spring and summer, then consider these alternative options that produce flowers reminiscent of beautifully fluffy peonies.

Peonies are able to adapt well to a variety of different soil types, however if you want to give your peonies the best chance of thriving, then you can choose a soil preferred by peonies.