Peony Not Flowering

Question

I’ve had a peony for for years and it always produces 2 or 3 flowers each year. For the last 3 years I’ve had no flowers though the plant appears healthy, the buds appear to brown and dead this year too though the plant is still strong by the look o

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Answer 1

The plant should have been producing more than two or three blooms each year. The number one reason plants don't bloom is lack of light. Is your peony in full sun (6 to 8 hours a day). They can take less than full sun, but the stems won't be as sturdy and may elongate. Here are care tips that should help identify a problem:

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

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

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

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/peony/caring-for-peonies-in-spring.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/peony/moving-established-peonies-2.htm