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- Q.Is It Possible To Successfully Grow Bare Root Peonies In Dacula, GA? If So, How Would You Recommend Doing So? - I love peonies but there is so much conflicting information on the internet about whether to do so or no t ...
- Q.Is Preen Safe To Use Near Peony Plants? - I am new at gardening but have 2 beautiful pink peony plants on a rock bed in front of my ...
- Q.What Are Companion Perennials For Tree Peonies? - No image, just a question.
- Q.I Had 2 Large Peony Limbs Break Off While Uncovering From A Frost. Can They Be Planted - Broken limb from peony tree. Can they be planted as starts?
- Q.Peonies - Do the peonies need to have the spent blooms pinched?
- Q.My Peonies Open Too Far And Have No Scent, Is There Something I Need To Do? - My peonies are about 7 yrs old, they look so beautiful but have no scent and open too much, what ...
- Q.Peony Leaves Turn Brown As Flower Buds Form - leaves get blotchy brown spots right after bud starts to form. This has been for about 2 years. It is ...
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March 24, 2020Q.Is it possible to successfully grow bare root peonies in Dacula, GA? If so, how would you recommend doing so?
I love peonies but there is so much conflicting information on the internet about whether to do so or no t in our area. Advice also varies from "Plant in dappled shade" to "Must have full sun." It's a fairly expensive plant to landscape with in numbers so I am asking before I waste my time, money and kill a nice plant. Thank you for sharing your time and expertise with me. Cathy
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GKH_Susan on
March 26, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Most peonies will need full sun for at least 6 hours per day. They can tolerate dappled shade for some of the day, but they won't flower as well this way and the stems will likely fall over with the weight of the flower heads. You are in their growing zone so I don't know why you couldn't grow them as long as you provide their cultural conditions.
This article will give you more information on their care: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/peony/peony-care.htm
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April 8, 2020Q.is preen safe to use near peony plants?
I am new at gardening but have 2 beautiful pink peony plants on a rock bed in front of my house. Last year they had so many weeds and got terribly waterlogged, and also think they may have gotten that disease where they turn sort of black. I want to have them look beautiful this year so I bought plant grids to help them stay upright and need help getting rid of the weeds. Also is the rock bed a bad foundation or should they be in mulch ?
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GKH_Susan on
April 9, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Preen should be safe but you have to get rid of the weeds first. Then mulch. Then apply the Preen. Rock mulch has advantages and disadvantages. Here is more:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/mulch/using-inorganic-mulch-in-gardens.htm
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Rmarra6 on
April 18, 2020
Little Compton RI 02837Q.What Are Companion Perennials For Tree Peonies?
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BushDoctor on
April 20, 2020
Certified ExpertA.There aren't many perennial options for your area, unfortunately. You can try dahlia for an annual option or as something to plant and dig up between seasons. They make wonderful companions to Peony.
Otherwise, as long as the perennial is smaller than the tree peony it shouldn't cause too much of an issue.
This article will help you to care for the plant:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/peony/how-to-grow-a-tree-peony.htm
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Allenhoward on
April 18, 2020
61604Q.I Had 2 Large Peony Limbs Break Off While Uncovering From A Frost. Can They Be Planted
Broken limb from peony tree. Can they be planted as starts?
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BushDoctor on
April 20, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Larger limbs don't really have much of a chance. The tips of them might, but larger branches will take to long to root, and usually die before doing so.
These articles will offer more information:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/peony/peony-care.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/peony/dividing-peony-plants.htm
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April 30, 2020Q.Peonies
Do the peonies need to have the spent blooms pinched?
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GKH_Susan on
May 1, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Yes, you should cut the wilted blooms from the plant just below the blossom.
Here are two articles for you:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/fgen/deadheading-flowers.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/peony/peony-pruning.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
May 1, 2020Q.My peonies open too far and have no scent, is there something I need to do?
My peonies are about 7 yrs old, they look so beautiful but have no scent and open too much, what is the problem with my peonies?
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GKH_Susan on
May 5, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Not all peonies have scent. The pink and white varieties seem to be most fragrant. Here are some tips on their care that might help with your peonies:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/peony/peony-care.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/peony/caring-for-peonies-in-spring.htm
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May 6, 2020Q.peony leaves turn brown as flower buds form
leaves get blotchy brown spots right after bud starts to form. This has been for about 2 years. It is a start from my mother and I really do not want to lose it. thanks for your help.
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GKH_Susan on
May 7, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Here is info that may help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/peony/treating-spotted-peony-leaves.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/peony/peony-pruning.htm
If your peony has already bloomed and faded, go ahead and trim back the plants to remove any blotchy leaves. Next spring, treat the peony with a fungicide to head off any fungal diseases.
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