I love Peonies, a favourite of mine to grow and admire. They flower in May into early June with a bright and bold display. The Peony has soft tissue like petals, which make perfect flowers for indoor vases.
I find planting and growing Peonies as much fun as admiring the flowers. A garden must have a Peony patch, where the roots can take over and flowers burst into action each springtime. Planting Peony bare roots is nice and simple, you must firstly pick a spot with well-drained soil and full sun.
The bare roots need to be planted just under the surface with any buds showing, as if they are planted too deep then they will fail to flower. The ideal planting depth is just a few centimetres with the buds just poking out of the ground.
The bare roots are hardy and can withstand temperatures of minus 15 degrees. This makes Peonies ideal for the UK, as they can handle the wintertime temperatures with ease.
In year one we could see two or three flowers, with displays becoming bigger and better with the passing years. You can plant Peony bare roots in pots, beds and borders.
The same principle of planting them in a shallow trench applies. If planted in a pot, then ensure they are positioned in full sun from early springtime to when the flowers die off. The roots will become more established over the years and give more and more delightful flowers.
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