Sorry to hear about your peonies not blooming. There is a quick checklist of needs that peonies require that should be followed. Make sure it is getting the right amount of light—from 6 to 8 hours per day. Since container grown plants dry out quicker, be sure to water adequately, especially during hot spells. Follow the above Fall Care to ensure your plants get a jump start on the following growing season. And be sure to check for any signs of plants or diseases that can lead to blooming issues.
If you live in an area that receives freezing temperatures during winter or cold temperatures in early spring, take measures to protect your plants by moving to a location where the elements will not be as severe.
While peonies do not like to be transplanted and don’t need to be repotted often, it could also be an issue with the size of your container. Peony roots need ample room to grow and if your plants are too large and the roots are too large for the current container, it can lead to failure to bloom. Check the drainage holes to see if the roots are visible and if so, it might be time to transplant to a larger home. It could also be an issue that your potting mix is no longer providing what your plants need. If you have not amended your potting mix in some time, you could add some compost to provide a boost or transplant into new potting mix. The best time to transplant/divide is in early fall.
Hi Marc,
Sorry to hear about your peonies not blooming. There is a quick checklist of needs that peonies require that should be followed. Make sure it is getting the right amount of light—from 6 to 8 hours per day. Since container grown plants dry out quicker, be sure to water adequately, especially during hot spells. Follow the above Fall Care to ensure your plants get a jump start on the following growing season. And be sure to check for any signs of plants or diseases that can lead to blooming issues.
If you live in an area that receives freezing temperatures during winter or cold temperatures in early spring, take measures to protect your plants by moving to a location where the elements will not be as severe.
While peonies do not like to be transplanted and don’t need to be repotted often, it could also be an issue with the size of your container. Peony roots need ample room to grow and if your plants are too large and the roots are too large for the current container, it can lead to failure to bloom. Check the drainage holes to see if the roots are visible and if so, it might be time to transplant to a larger home. It could also be an issue that your potting mix is no longer providing what your plants need. If you have not amended your potting mix in some time, you could add some compost to provide a boost or transplant into new potting mix. The best time to transplant/divide is in early fall.
Hope this helps!