Plant Care & Gardening Guides

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.

Understanding the different types of fertilizers you can use for different plants can be tricky. Flowering plants usually require different fertilizers to foliage plants, and even amongst flowering plants there are some which rely heavily on fertilizers and some which do not need fertilizing at all. Here we delve into the topic of fertilizers for peonies.

Watering is among the most important factors when it comes to caring for your peonies properly. There are a few things you need to address, including whether peonies like moist soil or not, the age, type, climate, seasons, and etc. before you can decide how much water you provide for your peonies.

Peonies are favored for their showy flowers which, for the most part, are completely maintenance free once well established. These easy care perennials will return year on year to delight the landscape with stunning texture and color.

Peonies are compact in size, which leads many people to wonder if they are suitable for growing in pots. Here we look at the best ways to grow peonies in containers, and how their care differs from peonies grown in the ground.