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Peonies Part 4 - The Tree Peony While the herbaceous type peonies are very common, tree peonies are less so. They are different from the herbaceous and ITOH peonies in many ways - a bit harder to grow and propagate, less available and more expensive, come in a wider variety of colors, have different growth habits, require different fertilization and may be more drought tolerant. While herbaceous peonies and ITOH’s grow to a height of 2-4’, tree peonies can reach a height of 4

Peonies Part 3 - Peony Care & Maintenance Now that you’ve planted your peony, you’re set to get years of enjoyment out of it without a whole lot of care. Peonies are generally pretty hardy and planted in an ideal location, they will often thrive in spite of neglect. They are known to be deer resistant and unlike other perennials, peonies don’t need to be dug up and divided every few years. They do take time to develop and establish - some varieties take two to three years bef

Peonies Part 2 - When, Where and How to Plant Herbaceous and ITOH Peonies So, you’ve decided to grow peonies! If so, here’s the information you’ll need to be successful in planting and getting your peonies off to a good start. Since herbaceous and ITOH peonies are similar in growth habit, the advice in this blog applies to both of these peony types. When to Plant? Figuring out when to plant a peony is the first step. In most of the US, the best time to plant peonies is in th

An Introduction to Peonies - Part 1