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How to grow and care for peonies

The key to beautiful blooms is planning ahead of time.
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." [table-of-contents] stripped Lush, fragrant peonies are one of the most breathtaking perennial flowers, ...
Growing peonies can be a rewarding venture for any gardener, especially beginners looking to add a splash of vibrant color and lush beauty to their garden or patio. Peonies, with their magnificent ...
Peonies are starting to show themselves, so let’s talk about some of the benefits and challenges associated with growing peonies. One thing we love about peonies is that they do really well here. Cold ...
The bare roots need to be planted just under the surface with any buds showing, as if they are planted too deep then they ...
If you planted peonies in autumn or at the start of spring and have not been treated to the blooms you expected, it could be because your peonies are in one of the two places you should never plant ...
Martha Lojewski of the Alaska Peony Cooperative joined guest host, Kim Sherry, for a conversation about peonies in Alaska. (Leigh Walden/Alaska Public Media) Alaska is known for its short, but ...
If you want to learn how to grow exceptional flowers and bulbs, “The Flower Garden Deck” (Adams Media, 2025), by Jon Vanzile, is for you. This is more than a grower’s guide, however, as each of the 50 ...
When I lived in Maryland, I loved growing tree peonies. I noticed they are listed in your nursery catalog. What special needs do they have in the Grand Valley? Tree peonies do surprisingly well here.
In the 1800s, peonies were one of the few flowers in bloom in late May. After the Civil War, mourners used peonies to adorn the graves of fallen soldiers on Decoration Day, which we now call Memorial ...