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How to grow and care for peonies

The key to beautiful blooms is planning ahead of time.
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Peonies care basics every gardener should know

Peony is a classic perennial that returns each spring for decades. Use our tips to plant, grow, and prune with confidence.
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." [table-of-contents] stripped Lush, fragrant peonies are one of the most breathtaking perennial flowers, ...
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Peonies are one of the most gorgeous blooms of late spring and early summer, with their exquisite, lush ...
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 ...
The scent of peonies immediately takes me back to my childhood home in Western North Carolina and my mother's garden. Her bed of peonies was a source of pride and joy every spring. Those delicate ...
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 ...
Several years ago, I fell in love with peonies, particularly Itoh peonies. Sometimes described as the “prom queens of the garden,” I love how their bold upright growth topped with their equally bold ...
When I lived in Maryland, I loved growing tree peonies. I noticed they are listed in your nursery catalog. What special needs do they have in the Grand Valley? Tree peonies do surprisingly well here.
Different species of peonies bloom throughout the spring, some very early and others late. A collection of several can make for a very long bloom season of these favorite flowers. First to bloom in ...