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- Q.Peony Rose Shrubs - Have 3 well established (approx 10 yrs) beautiful peonies. Usually produce endless flowers through summer. However, there is ...
- Q.Peonies - I have a yellow peony which has bloomed beautifully for all 4 years that I have had it but this ...
- Q.How To Make Compost Tea - My peonies have buds on them, but they are not opening up. I would like to put some compost ...
- Q.I Need To Move My Peony Because It Is Drowning Under The New Metal Roof Installed Last Year. Roots Are Becoming Exposed. - Can I use a mineral to reduce the shock of transplanting now, in Vermont, late spring? I want to save ...
- Q.Established Peony’s That Had Small Buds That Turned Brown - I have several of the white I believe they are called festiva maximus. I have had them for years. This ...
- Q.Can I Grow Peonies In SW Oklahoma? - We have hot dry summers, strong south and southwest wind. Winters are cold enough for most bulbs. Not sure I ...
- Q.What Do You Think Is Wrong With My Peony Plant? - I would like to know from picture what could be wrong with my peony plant and how to help it
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Helen.gerrard on
May 26, 2019
Warrington, CheshireQ.Peony rose shrubs
Have 3 well established (approx 10 yrs) beautiful peonies. Usually produce endless flowers through summer. However, there is not one single bud on any of the 3 plants. Am I too early or do I have a problem
Answered by
BushDoctor on
May 26, 2019
Certified ExpertA.I'm not totally familiar with how the climate works in your country, as we are based in the US, so I couldn't say whether it was too early or not but my best guess will be the lack of fertilization.
If it flowered reliably before, and is in decline, then this will be a good guess that it needs feeding.
This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/peony/why-your-peony-buds-but-never-flowers.htm
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Anonymous on
May 26, 2019Q.Peonies
I have a yellow peony which has bloomed beautifully for all 4 years that I have had it but this year has no buds at all. There have been no changes in soil, amount of light, etc. What could have caused the lack of buds & what can I do to fix that?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 27, 2019A.These articles will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/peony/caring-for-peonies-in-spring.htm
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jherbison on
June 1, 2019
97756Q.how to make compost tea
My peonies have buds on them, but they are not opening up. I would like to put some compost tea on them, but don't know how to mix it.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 2, 2019A.These articles will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/basics/compost-tea.htm
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geegemcd on
June 1, 2019
05753Q.I need to move my peony because it is drowning under the new metal roof installed last year. Roots are becoming exposed.
Can I use a mineral to reduce the shock of transplanting now, in Vermont, late spring? I want to save this plant.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 2, 2019A.September is the best time to move your Peony, but if your plant is suffering in an area that is remaining wet, I would move now to avoid any further chance of root rot, disease and possible loss of the plant entirely.
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rucereus1 on
June 10, 2019
60110Q.Established peony’s that had small buds that turned brown
I have several of the white I believe they are called festiva maximus. I have had them for years. This year they are not putting on buds and the few buds where very small and turned brown. They have been in the same spot for years. Want is going on????
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 11, 2019A.Botrytis blight is a common fungus disease on peonies. The disease can cause the flower buds to turn brown and fail to open. You may also find purple-black spotting on the leaves and stems. Remove infected buds and leaves as they appear. Fall clean up and a little cooperation from nature (drier spring weather) is usually enough to keep this disease under control.
Bud Blast in Peony can be caused by cold spring temperatures, lack of sunlight, improper fertilization or immature plants.
This article will help you with care.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/peony/why-your-peony-buds-but-never-flowers.htm
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Anonymous on
July 1, 2019Q.Can I grow peonies in SW Oklahoma?
We have hot dry summers, strong south and southwest wind. Winters are cold enough for most bulbs. Not sure I see many, if any in local gardens. Thanks, Lois Bannister
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Downtoearthdigs on
July 2, 2019A.Peonies can be grown in USDA zones 3-8 (they can also be grown in zone 9 with a little extra effort) and need a winter chill to bloom.
Look for varieties for your growing zone 7a in local garden centers!https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/peony/peony-care.htm
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Jessiarroyo on
July 10, 2019
21207Q.What do you think is wrong with my peony plant?
I would like to know from picture what could be wrong with my peony plant and how to help it
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 12, 2019A.This may be Foliar Nematode
Symptoms include:
Wedge shaped sections of the leaf turns yellow then reddish-purple
Purple area of the lea limited by major leaf veins
Most common late summer to early fall
Seen of the lower leaves first, but can spread to the entire plant
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