Paeonia
| When to Plant: | |
| Spring |
| Blooms: | |
| Spring to Summer |
| Light Requirements: | |
| Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Plant Height: | ||
| Varies by type. Ranges from 12-40". | ||
| Hardiness Zones: | |
| Grow as Perennial in zones 2-8. Grow as Annual elsewhere. Find Your Zone |
| Planting Depth: | |
| 1-2" |
| Plant Spacing: | |
| 24-48" |
| Plant Type: | |
| Bare Root Tuber |
Peonies are perennials that will live for decades, even generations. The blooms are outrageously beautiful, producing lush, glossy, green foliage all summer long, turning purplish or gold in the fall.
Peony blooms are available in a wide range of colors, textures and shapes. Peonies attract hummingbirds and butterflies to the garden and are deer resistant.
Plant Peonies outdoors in the fall well before the first frost hardens the soil or in the spring after all danger of frost has passed in a partially shaded location.
The ideal soil is rich and porous and drains well, yet still holds enough water for the roots. If your soil is heavy clay and drains slowly, or very sandy and does not hold water, add organic soil amendments like peat moss or ground bark. Spread a 3-4 inch layer of soil amendment if needed and incorporate into the soil to a depth of 10 inches.
Plant roots 1-2" deep and 24-48" apart. Cover with soil. Water thoroughly at planting. While actively growing, water frequently and thoroughly so that water will reach roots. Mulch to keep the soil cool and to prevent the soil from drying out.
Fertilize every three months.
Treat regularly to control chewing insects, leaf blight and mildew.
Divide in late summer every 3 to 4 years.
