Peonies are vibrant spring bloomers, but good winter care is vital for lots of flowers. Luckily, even inexperienced gardeners ...

The peony blooming season is a short but sweet one. When the last few petals have fallen, it's time to deadhead your peonies for more than just looks—it's also important for your plant's health. This ...

A closeup of pink peonies with closed peony flowers in the background - krolikova/Shutterstock If you've ever considered growing peonies (Paeonia lactiflora) from seed, you probably know that these ...

Deadheading peonies doesn't encourage more flowers in the current season but benefits the plant long-term. Removing spent peony flowers can improve the plant's appearance, strengthen root and stem ...

If you have dreamed of growing beautiful peony flowers in your garden, now is the perfect time to start! Peonies are timeless flowers that bring captivating color, fragrance and charm to any outdoor ...

With today’s rush to get new garden plant varieties to market, it will come as no surprise to any gardener that sometimes the evaluation of those new introductions doesn’t necessarily support the ...

Plant bare-root peonies 2–4 weeks before frost for earlier blooms the next spring. Fall-planted peonies quickly grow strong roots and often bloom their first growing season. Peonies can be planted in ...

I would like to plant a peony bush this year. Anything special I need to know? A: Good soil, full sun and don't plant too deeply. The main threat to peonies is rotting in wet soil and also the threat ...

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

Peonies, with their huge, look-at-me blooms, are one of the glories of early summer. They’re also one of the easiest, most durable garden perennials. “Once it’s established, a peony plant may live for ...

Thu., May 22, 2025 Peonies and their flowers add a spectacular dimension to early summer gardens with their bold, colorful and fragrant flowers. After flowering, their shiny green leaves continue to ...

There is probably no more enchanting early summer flower than the peony. Beautiful in the garden and exquisite as cut flowers, peonies are very reliable plants and if you choose carefully you can have ...