![]() This will probably mean a couple more seasons of no blooms, but then it should start to bloom after that. If you have planted too deeply, you will have to dig it up and replant it. Also take that into consider when adding compost to your beds, do not bury the crown. It is critical that you only bury these eyes a max of 1 ½ deep with soil. ![]() When first planting, you will notice the reddish pink ‘eyes’ on just below the crown. They will not bloom if there is soil mounded around the crown of the plant. Some plants, like tomatoes or coleus, you can plant up the stem and they will make more roots. Peonies need to be planted exactly at their crown, no deeper. If more than a few seasons have passed, and you are still only seeing foliage, but no blooms, it’s time to take a closer look. First, they need to establish themselves, they may not bloom for a season or two after they are planted. Peonies are an easy plant to grow, once they are established and growing. Lots of Foliage, But No Blooms It is important not to bury the crown in the ground so that the plant blooms. Replant into nice fluffy soil that drains. Dig it up and then prune off any of the rotten and mushy roots. You will have to dig up and move your peony if it is in a wet location. A boggy spot in your garden is not a suitable location for you peony. When choosing a location for you peony make sure the soil is loose and able to absorb and drain water freely. Make sure your peony is in an area of the garden where the water drains away from it. Peonies do not tolerate being in soggy waterlogged soil. This can eventually lead to fungal disease like mildew and stem and root rot. If your peony has leaves that are yellowing prematurely in the season and the stems are weak and floppy, your plantmay be overwatered. Floppy Yellow Stems and Foliage The reason for the yellowing of the leaves and the weakening of the stems may be waterlogging. Or plant some other plants, like a shrub or a tree, nearby that will eventually offer some shade. If you already have a peony planted in too sunny conditions, try putting up some shade sails to protect it. Plant them in an eastern exposure where they will be shaded in the afternoon, or under a tree where they will get some afternoon protection (but not too much shade) When first planting your peonies, keep this in mind. If your peonies get too much high intensity sun, like the summer afternoon rays, you may notice crispy leaves and scorched petals on your peonies. Especially in the warmer zones, or high elevations where the sun is stronger. While peonies do require full sun, they do appreciate some protection from the hot afternoon sun. Okay, now that I’ve said full sun is best for peonies, I am already going to backtrack, a little bit. ![]() Crispy Leaves & Scorched Petals Although peonies prefer full sun, they need protection from the scorching midday sun. Remember peonies are a 100 year investment, so consider how trees will grow over the years when planting. This is not always the best solution, large trees are hard to prune. You can prune back trees and bushes to bring the sun back to your garden. Large trees and shrubs are now shading the area. This will be the case if you planted in full sun but over the years your garden has filled in. Your other option is to trim away whatever is blocking the sun. I don’t always recommend moving peonies because they will take a couple seasons to bloom again.īut, if they aren’t getting big and bushy with lots of blossoms, there is no sense leaving them where they are. You can dig up and move them to an area with more sun. If you notice your peonies seem stringy or ‘leggy’ and only a few blooms that stretch outwards, your peony needs more sun. This is where your peonies will be big and bushy and covered in blossoms. Which means 6+ hours of sunlight per day. Long dangly stems and few blossoms that are skinny and weak is a telltale sign of not enough sun. Leggy Stems and Few Flowers Your peonies may become leggy due to lack of sunlight. 10 Irregular Brown Spots and Rotting Stems.
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