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Planting, Growing, and Caring for Peony Flowers
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The pods that form after the flower can we collect them and sow them to make more . I have other flowers that have pods on them too that I planted from a bulb. Wondering if I could replant. Thank you
After the flowers pods form. What should I do with them? Do they need to be cut off or are they forming seeds and can they be planted to start a new plant? My yellow peonies are absolutely gorgeous and huge. I love them.
Your article was very informative. Thank you.
My peonies always have a seed that comes off normally in the fall or early winter after the flower has dried up. Are these new plants? I have allowed them to fall back in the ground at that time. I'm sure it would take much longer for a Peony to become established from one of these.
I couldn't find anything about the buds that grow beneath the main bud. My father called them suckers and always pinched them off. Is that necessary?
With the garden peony, you remove peony blossoms when finished so the plant can focus energy on next year’s blossoms instead of producing seeds. The peony dies down to the ground and produces next year’s buds underground.
However, the tree peony has woody stems and does NOT die back in winter. You do want to remove suckers and any dead wood in early spring.
I just bought the last tuber at Wal-Mart. Will it keep until September in the bag, store it differently, or should I plant it now.
Hi Lea,
Peonies grow nearly all of their roots in the fall. Rooting is triggered by the falling temperatures of the soil and allows peonies to develop the necessary underground support system for the following growing season.
Spring planted peonies generally produce few roots in warming soils. Many spring planted peonies struggle to survive and those that do, are often set back.
You should not leave it in the bag because you run the risk of it drying out before the proper planting time in the fall. What would be best is to plant your peony in a container (in non-fertilized potting soil) for the season, which will keep it from drying out. Then remove it from the container and plant it in the ground in the fall about 6 weeks before the ground freezes.
Unfortunately, many places sell peonies in the spring to catch the attention of gardeners, but it is really best to buy in the fall when it is fresh and ready for planting.
Hope this helps!
Should the soil be kept moist and the container in a dark location until the fall if you are trying o keep peony bulbs after purchasing to early in the spring. This is in regard to your answer to Lea
While waiting for fall to plant the peony bulbs, should the soil in the container be kept moist and in a dark area.