🌺 Peony
Paeonia lactiflora
Herbaceous peonies are planted in September-October to flower in May-June. Once settled they live for decades in the same spot — provided you never disturb them.
The calendar at a glance
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
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| Planting | ||||||||||||
| Pruning | ||||||||||||
| Flowering |
When to plant peonies?
Plant peonies in September and October.
When to prune peonies?
Prune peonies in October and November.
When does peonies flower?
Flowering runs in May and June.
The tips that matter
- Plant the eyes at 3 cm deep MAXIMUM: the number-one cause of a non-flowering peony is planting too deep.
- Never move it: a transplanted peony sulks for 2-3 years before blooming again.
- Cut herbaceous foliage down only in October once yellowed — it is what recharges the crown.
Your garden tells you what to do
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