I Have My Mother-In-Law’s Prized Peonies Growing In My Yard. She Has Recently Passed And The Family Wants Some Of My Peonies In Her

Question

memory. I am terrified to propagate these beautiful flowers. Will I damage my growth this year if I do this? Are mine going to produce flowers after I dig them up and cut them up to share?

Answer 1

If done correctly, it shouldn't hurt your peonies, but it may take them a few seasons to return to their former glory. Here is how:

https://www.johnson.k-state.edu/lawn-garden/agent-articles/flowers/plant-peonies-fall.html

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/peony/dividing-peony-plants.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/peony/peony-care.htm