How to Plant Peony Tubers in Fall 

I find that my Limelight hydrangeas are by far the tallest growing hydrangea i have ever grown. As an added bonus, they are literally maintenance free once established in the ground. If you can, buy them at a large size in your local garden center so you don't have to wait years and years for them to mature. The large hydrangeas you saw in my videos are about 10 years old . They have been this size for about 4 years already though. You will love them in your garden or landscaping . 🙂🌺

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From the UK. Thanks for the tips. May I ask, do u not need support and are they okay planted in the open like that with no windbreaker on any side? I have one in the house I'm renting and we had some very sting winds and some of the stems from the base came off and weakened it. I want to plant some more in the front garden between the drive and lawn but not sure is that's a good location or if I need a different type of peony

Hi. Elmor here from Michigan. What is the best month to transfer peonys? I have some at the corner where it’s shady. It’s not producing flowers.

I picked up 3 Peony bulbs but I'm so happy in one pack there was 2 extra bulbs. I am now growing 5 Peony, lots of Alliums and 9 clematis.

Amazing peony advice . You are a wealth of peony knowledge . I love your tip of putting the peony cage around the peony when you plant it . So many times I’ve planted the bare root amd then forgot where the plant was in winter and messed with it by accident . 👍👏👏👏🌸

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Oh wow, now that made me smile real wide . Your comment just warmed my heart . Thank you for that . 🌸🌸🌸😊😊😊

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Glad it was helpful!

You are so kind. Lucy is super cute . Thanks for watching our peony video !

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Hey Andrea 👋 So glad you loved our peonies. Loved yourvery kind comment . Lucy says thank you too 🌸❤️🌸

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Super advice!! That was great . So helpful . 👍🌸👏👏👏

Jeannie Carney Thanks Jeannie. I always love hearing from you 🌸🌸🌸🌸❤️

You're very welcome , I'm glad it was helpful 😊👍

so happy to hear you will be planting Peonies . I’ll tell Lucy my Bernese mountain dog you sent your regards 🌸😊

Thank you for your kind comment Natalie. Made my morning .😊🌺

Sure thing . Happy to share the flower love 💕 🌸🌸

I love peonies too 💃💃🌸🌸🌸🌸

Southern Entertaining Oh that’s so exciting ! I love when they get all tucked in for winter . Here’s hoping you get beautiful blooms the first season . Fingers crossed 🤞 🌸

Sure thing . Thank you for your kind comment 🌸🤗

Hi Christine , so glad you liked it . Love your kind comment . 🌸❤️

Kelly Lehman do you have any recommendations for when planting them from tuber stages in Spring?

So happy to hear about your peony doing so well this year . 👍🌸

Thank you Anne , appreciate your kind comment on this peony video 🌸🌸🌸😊😊😊👏👏👏

Thanks for watching! Oh so fun that you have a berner too . What is her/his name ?

You're welcome Jim , I'll tell Lucy you send your love ❤️

Yes indeed 🌸😊

As usual 😁❤️

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Thank you flower friend 😊🌸

Hi Colleen, please let me know how they come out after you divide and replant . I need to do this . Thank you for the peony inspiration. 🌸😊👍

Kelly Lehman Hi Kelly, got one of the tubers planted but my chocolate lab dug it up🙁. Yesterday I put some wire mesh around it and so far so good... Will plant the other three tubers this week making sure to fence them up!

Good luck! I'll bet you will love this plant 😊🌸👏

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I made changes on the audio edits due to your comment. Thank you for the tip. I also bought a new mic so it should get even better in time . I appreciate your help in pointing this out. 🙂🌺

Lucy says thank you 🐶

Thanks for your comment Missy . I appreciate your support 🙂🌺

Thank you . I'll tell Lucy you said hi .

I’ve done that before with both peonies and tulips . One of my favorite lines when I make a blunder is ... well I won’t do thatttt again . 😃

Haha thanks 😊

i looked up some information for you on the internet regarding peony fertilizer tips . hop you find them helpful . 😀PEONY FERTILIZING TIPS Source ➡️ homeguides.sfgate.com/feed-peonies-39971.html The Best Way to Fertilize Peonies The best way to fertilize peonies is by using a tulip fertilizer. You should work the soil well before you plant your peonies, mixing in compost or another organic material like bonemeal or well-rotted manure and a small amount of fertilizer. In the spring, when the plants begin to grow and the shoots are 3 to 4 inches high, you can apply a complete, dry, synthetic fertilizer such as 5-10-5 or 10-10-10 or organic fertilizer such as 5-5-5. One application of fertilizer per year is usually sufficient to promote plant growth. Using a low-nitrogen fertilizer for peonies is important, as a fertilizer with too much nitrogen could hinder the plant's growth. Be careful to not overfertilize. Always add the fertilizer around the drip line of the plant because if you add it directly on the crown, it could burn the plant.

Thank you Chubby Cake. I'll tell Lucy you said so .🙂🌺

You did great in planting your peony at a good depth . Yes you should be seeing that eye right about now . I would give her a sprinkling of bone meal this time of year . Good luck ! Hop on over to my new kelly lehman’s flower tribe group page and post pics of your flowers when you can . Would like to see them 🤗 ➡️ m.facebook.com/groups/173080477731043?refsrc=https%3A%2F%2Fm.facebook.com%2Flogin%2Fdevice-based%2Fpassword%2F&_rdr

Hi Nataly , thank you for your question. I would wait a while longer to give her a chance to come up . I am in a hardiness zone 6 and my peonies are about 3 weeks behind mu usually bloom schedule. here is some information I found for you regarding transplanting peonies in spring in case you decided to dig your peony up in a few weeks if you still don't see any signs of growth . Good luck . :) 😀 PEONIES HOW TO TRANSPLANT IN SPRING SOURCE - homeguides.sfgate.com/transplant-peonies-spring-38845.html Though peonies (Paeonia spp.) thrive in cool climates down to U.S. Department of Agriculture Plant Hardiness Zone 3, they can be grown in climates as warm as zones 8 and 9. They often grow as deciduous shrubs that take several years to become established and bloom well after planting. If you want to transplant a peony, ideally you should wait until fall when the plant dies back. However, if you move your peony in the spring just as new growth occurs, it should fare well, though it may not bloom as well the first year. * Till the soil 12 to 18 inches deep and mix in 4 inches of organic matter, such as compost or leaf mold. Peonies thrive in well-draining, amended soil in an area that gets at least six hours of sunlight. If you live in an area with hot summers, though, some afternoon shade is also necessary. * Water the peony with 1 inch of water one or two days before transplanting. Because transplanting is stressful for plants, it is essential they are well hydrated for the move, not water stressed. * Remove the peony from its current location, digging around the root ball with a spade and getting as much of it as possible. Slide a tarp or piece of burlap under the root ball to keep it intact while you move it to its new location. * Dig a hole that is two times as wide as the peony's root ball. The depth should be exactly the same as the root ball so it is planted just as deeply as it was before. Planted too deeply, the plant may not flower. * Set the peony in the hole and backfill the soil around the sides. Tamp the soil with your hands lightly so you fill in the air pockets but do not compact the soil so hard that water is unable to flow through it. * Water the peony with 1 inch of water and add 3 inches of mulch, such as bark or leaves, to conserve water during the first year after transplanting and to keep the roots cool during warm weather.

What hardiness do you live in . Here is what I found online regarding best hardiness zones to plant in ... "Sarah Bernhardt" peonies produce full, pink blossoms. Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty Images "Sarah Bernhardt" peonies (Paeonia lactiflora "Sarah Bernhardt") are medium-sized flowering shrubs with large, light-pink blossoms. These perennial plants are grown from root divisions with three to four eyes, which are the nodes from which stems grow. Divisions with fewer than three eyes take much longer to flower than divisions with at least three eyes. Divisions should be purchased from a reputable nursery. "Sarah Bernhardt" peonies are hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 3 to 8. Source - homeguides.sfgate.com/plant-sarah-bernhardt-peonies-63814.html

Of you are not sure what zone you are in , here is a place you can plug in your zip code to find out Hardiness zone finder The USDA Hardiness Zone Map divides North America into 11 separate planting zones; each growing zone is 10°F warmer (or colder) in an average winter than the adjacent zone. If you see a hardiness zone in a gardening catalog or plant description, chances are it refers to this USDA map. To find your USDA Hardiness Zone, enter your zip code or use the map below. Click here for more information about hardiness maps. Find your zone using the map below or enter your zip code. What are Zone Maps? Gardeners need a way to compare their garden climates with the climate where a plant is known to grow well. That's why climate zone maps were created. Zone maps are tools that show where various permanent landscape plants can adapt. If you want a shrub, perennial, or tree to survive and grow year after year, the plant must tolerate year-round conditions in your area, such as the lowest and highest temperatures and the amount and distribution of rainfall. Source ⬇️ garden.org/nga/zipzone/

Thank you for checking in from Sam Diego 👋😊🌸

I bet they will . Sometimes they take a year to shown off their blooms 🌸

You sure can . Just make sue the pit has proper drainage holes on the bottom . Good luck 🌸🤗

Oh thats not good , I'll have to take a look to see if there are better vendors available . Thank you fo letting me know . You were smart to check the review . Try your local garden center to see if they have any left in stock . You can also try ducthbulbs.com . I like this company a. lot and they sell tubers .

Hey, if it helps I'm also from Toronto (North York), and I'm planting my peonies now. But it's my first time doing them. For the best advice, I'd go to the Toronto Master Gardeners website and ask a question. They typically have a quick turnaround!!

Best tunes to plant peonies are spring and fall . If you have them at your house and it’s warm , you can plant them , just meep up with the watering especially the first few months . 🌸

Great peony question. Peonies usually like a winters chill but i found an article about a gardener who grows Sara Bernhardt peonies in her Texas garden here is it 😊➡️decortoadore.net/2018/05/you-can-grow-peonies-in-texas.html

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It depends what time of year you plant it . It should start to grow leaves a few weeks after temps start to warm up .

Great question Dillon . It depends what your growing zone is like . If you are free from the danger of frost , you can plant them . I plant a lot of these in early spring here in NJ when temps warm up and there is no more frost . 🌸

Why has my peony no flowers

Great question ! Keep them moist when you newly plant them for a little while . Then feel the soil , if it’s dry water them. If it’s moist leave them be .

You can plant an actual peony plant in spring but for best results with tubers fall is best . I’ve never planted a peony tuber in spring but it may be worth a try if it’s early enough in spring . 🌸

Hey , there . The snow fall is not as important as the cooler temps for peonies . Here is some information that may be helpful Where to grow: Peonies thrive in cooler climates (Sunset zones 1-11; A1-A3), where they get pronounced winter chill. But some (see below) will grow well in warmer climates. All are also worth a try in dappled shade in zones 14-20. There, give plants afternoon shade and ample water. When to plant: Set out container-grown plants in late April in warmer climates, May or June in cold-winter areas. Expect more bloom from 3-year-old peonies in 5-gallon containers. How to plant From nursery containers, in spring or fall: Loosen the soil and mix in generous amounts of compost, then place the plant in the ground with the top of its rootball level with the soil, taking care not to disrupt tender feeder roots. Or transplant it into a large (18- to 24-inch diameter) container that is wider than deep. From roots, in fall: Plant herbaceous peony roots with eyes 2 inches deep in cold climates, 1 inch deep in warmer regions. Itoh hybrids should be planted 3 inches deep in cold climates, 2 inches deep in warmer areas. How to water, feed: Water regularly. Feed with low-nitrogen fertilizer (such as 5-10-10) as the first leaves unfurl in spring, then again after the last flower fades. When to pick: To harvest blooms for bouquets, cut stems just as flower buds begin to open (leave at least three leaves to nourish the plant for the following year); they’ll last up to a week in vases. Most varieties produce one bloom per stem, although Itoh hybrids produce more blooms per stem as the plants age. Post-bloom care: In autumn, cut herbaceous and Itoh hybrid peonies to the ground; new growth will emerge the following spring. Pick up a peony Choose: For cool climates: Three new Itoh hybrids (crosses between tree peonies and herbaceous peonies): ‘Bartzella’ (very large bright yellow blooms), ‘Pink Double Dandy’ (pink, of course), or ‘Yellow Doodle Dandy’. For cool or warm climates: Four herbaceous favorites: ‘Blaze’ (bright red single), ‘Festiva Maxima’ (white double with crimson flecks in the center), ‘Sarah Bernhardt’ (pink), or ‘Sea Shell’ (satiny pink single). Source - www.sunset.com/garden/flowers-plants/how-to-grow-peonies

@@KellyLehman thanks for the info!

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HI Celeste. You can definitely plant in early spring . Make sure you don't plant your peonies too deep or they may not bloom . 😊🌸

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@@KellyLehman may I buy peonies that are already grown and plant them in my soil? 👀

SUper Peony question . Yes you can plant them now . make sure you do not plant your peony too deep of they will not flower . You may need to wait a year or two to see blooms . Sometimes they take a while to get established .

The ants are part of a symbiotic relationship and don't hurt the plant.

I would try to remove some of the soil first . If you can do that with out disturbing the rest of the root system you may be good to go . If not , i would wait until fall when the plant is dormant and than dig her up and replant with no more than 2 inches of soil above the highest eye. Hey there flower friend . I would give you tips on this if I knew how to do it 🤗. I don't know the answer to that one but i'll bet someone on our Kelly Lehman's Flower Tribe Facebook group does . I’d like to invite you to join my Kelly Lehman Flower Tribe Facebook Group.Flower Tribe members can post images of their gardens from all around the world and ask and answer garden questions with each other . Hope to see you there 🤗🌸 ➡️ facebook.com/groups/173080477731043

Hey there Soma . Thanks so much for checking in from India 👋🌏 Happy to hear you like the flowers .

And India has such stunning exotic native flowers and plants I’d love to grow in Canada but can’t. I admire from afar. 🌺🌱❤️

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Great peony question . Yes you can plant peonies in a pot 👏👏🌸😊. . Here is some information I found for you online regarding growing peonies in a pot . How to Grow a Peony in a Pot Written by Michelle Miley; Updated November 27, 2018 Peonies (Paeoniaceae) are available in many varieties, some of which are herbaceous and some of which are deciduous and known as tree peonies. Both types grow large, colorful flowers that measure 10 to 12 inches across. Herbaceous peonies are smaller and grow to be about 4 feet tall, while tree peonies easily reach 6 feet in height. Peonies of either type can be grown in containers and do well in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 3 -9 Select early-blooming peony varieties in Mediterranean climates to enjoy the blooms for as long as possible. Some attractive early-blooming varieties include “Charlie’s White,” “Marietta Sisson,” “Xuan Li Duo Cai” and “Rosedale.”

Choose a large, light-colored pot with several drainage holes on the bottom. Peonies have very large root systems, especially herbaceous varieties, and need much deeper pots than other container plants. Young nursery peonies should be planted in at least 1 1/2 feet of soil, and larger peonies need more. Older, larger peonies need containers that are at least 18 to 24 inches wide and deeper than they are Fill the container with a very-well-draining potting soil mix composed of 65 percent topsoil and 35 percent perlite. Peonies are very susceptible to root rot and should never be planted in standard potting soil, which does not provide adequate drainage.

Place the container in an area where it is shaded but still receives about three to four hours of sunlight each day. An area of dappled shade is the perfect spot for potted peonies.

Water peonies at least once a week. Peonies are drought-tolerant and usually require little water, but container plants need more water than those planted in the ground.

Fertilize peonies in the very early spring when the leaves are starting to unfurl. Peonies should be fed with a low-nitrogen formula such as 5-10-10. Fertilize again when the plant has finished blooming for the season.

Move the container to a sheltered location for the winter months where it does not freeze. Although container plants must be protected from deep freezes, they must experience cold winter temperatures in order to bloom the next spring. Plants grown in hardiness zones 8 should do well, but those grown in zones 9 and 10 may not bloom in the spring if the winter is too mild.

Things You Will Need
Large, light-colored pot
Casters (optional)
Topsoil
Perlite
5-10-10 fertilizer

Tip
Place pots on casters before planting, as the large pots required by peonies get quite heavy and difficult to move when full.
Peonies can be successfully grown in root bags. Source ➡️ homeguides.sfgate.com/grow-peony-pot-41756.html

That’s the first time I’ve heard that . In looking for information about them i always see references to peony tubers.