ROCHESTER — Peony blooms are a treat in spring. The perennial returns reliably each year in a burst of color and fragrance. But their season is way too short. You can extend their season with a simple ...

Q: Why would peonies form buds but not bloom? My peony put out five buds this year. One bloomed, and the other four died. A: My first impulse was to kiddingly say “Not enough ants!” But we know the ...

Q: I recently bought a new peony for my backyard. This is in addition to a couple of peonies I already have. The problem is neither of my existing peonies have had as many flowers as I hoped they ...

Peonies fall over due to external factors like harsh weather, weak stems, or they're not being planted deep enough. To prevent them from falling over, move your peonies to a sunnier location, plant ...

Q. I have an old stand of peonies which have not been divided for years. At what time of the year should I divide these huge plantings? How do I go about replanting them? How far should they be placed ...

It's OK to move them. They don't love being dug up and moved around your yard, but they'll rebound and be back in full bloom within a year or two. Fall is the best time of year to move peonies, when ...

Bud dormancy allows perennial plants to survive winter, but insufficient winter chill under warming climates disrupts this ...

The poet who coined the phrase “Good things come to those who wait,” obviously had peonies in mind. Besides rewarding our patience, Fernleaf peonies are perfect Memorial Day remembrance plants. Like ...