The Dahlia Expert Offers Family-Farm Grown Peonies
Peony plants make an excellent addition to any garden. These resilient and long-lived bushes have long been popular as landscaping plants, and with good reason. They produce huge, gorgeous, fragrant blooms in nearly every color that can keep for over a week in a vase without losing their charm.
The great thing about peonies is that they can be grown almost anywhere in the United States. There is at least one cultivar for every USDA growing zone from 2 to 8, and some can even survive in partial shade.
Home gardeners who are already in love with these unique flowering plants can find all their favorite cultivars at The Dahlia Expert. Those who have yet to be won over can read on to find out what they need to know about growing peony plants before they decide whether it’s worth the time and effort to order bulbs. Most will find that it is.
When and Where to Plant
Gardeners and landscapers will find that there’s a peony plant for almost every situation. Some are herbaceous, while others grow as bushes. Most peony plants prefer full sun, but some cultivars can thrive in partial shade, especially in hotter climates. What all peony cultivars have in common is that they like well-drained soil and need plenty of room to grow.
Growing Peony Plants in Pots
While most peony plants, especially those with deeper roots, are happiest outdoors, they can be grown in pots. Select a large container that has plenty of holes in the bottom for drainage. In cold areas, peony lovers should bring their prized specimens indoors to protect them from hard frosts, even if their outdoor plants seem to be holding up just fine. All plants grown in containers are more susceptible to damage from frost.
Ongoing Care and Pruning
Peony plants require less care than other popular garden plants such as rose bushes. They do not need precise pruning, though removing the side-buds can allow flower lovers to create bigger blooms. Some growers also stake their plants to provide extra support for exceptionally heavy blooms, especially if they live in rainy climates. Peony plants require little attention other than occasional watering and mulching in cold climates.
The Most Beautiful Blooms
Most people don’t realize this, but there are well over six thousand varieties of peony plants, all of which produce amazingly beautiful blooms. The plants typically bloom in the late spring and early summer, though there are also midseason and late-blooming varieties that can extend the season. The American Peony Society keeps track of all of them.
Gardeners who enjoy adding some extra color to their tables should note that they can keep cut peony flowers for up to three months in the refrigerator. The flowers will still last a week or more once they are exposed to room temperatures again.
Place Orders for Peony Bulbs Now
Want to start a new peony bed in a family garden next spring? The best time to order bulbs is right now. Visit https://www.thedahliaexpert.com/shop-peonies to browse available cultivars and place an order early to make sure the right bulbs will still be in stock.
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