Peony (Paeonia) in Flowers Delaware
Description:
Peonies are herbaceous perennials known for their large, fragrant, and often double flowers. They come in a variety of colors, including white, pink, red, and coral, and bloom in late spring to early summer. Peonies have attractive, deeply lobed foliage.
Description:
Peonies are herbaceous perennials known for their large, fragrant, and often double flowers. They come in a variety of colors, including white, pink, red, and coral, and bloom in late spring to early summer. Peonies have attractive, deeply lobed foliage.
Description
Planting Instructions:
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- Location: Full sun to partial shade. Peonies prefer at least six hours of sunlight daily.
- Planting: Rich, well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter. Peonies prefer slightly alkaline soil.
- Care: Plant bare-root peonies in fall. Dig a hole wide enough to accommodate the roots, placing the eyes (buds) 1-2 inches below the soil surface. Space plants about 3 feet apart.
- Watering: Water thoroughly after planting and keep soil consistently moist, especially during the first growing season. Once established, water deeply but infrequently.
- Maintenance: Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Support heavy blooms with stakes or hoops. Cut back foliage to the ground in fall after it has died back. Divide clumps every 3-5 years to prevent overcrowding.
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