Peony planting from bare root can be rather confusing but it is really simple once you know which way is up. Learn how to plant peonies.

2025年3月17日 · I dug all around to dislodge the peony rhizomes. Honestly, the hardest part of this planting project was getting the peony rhizomes out of the pot. I didn’t want to pull hard on the stems because they are quite tender and breakable. And since it’s fresh growth, they’re also full of water and would have snapped like celery stalks.

2023年12月8日 · Each peony root has three main parts – the roots, the crown, and the eyes. The roots of the peony are thick, fleshy, elongated tubers. Peony roots look quite a bit like brown carrots. Young roots may be supple and bend slightly, while older roots seem woody and chunky.

2024年9月24日 · Peonies are the spring-blooming stars of your garden with large, showy blooms, heady aromas, and plenty of personality. By some estimates, there are as many as 33 species within the genus Paeonia, known collectively as peonies.

The Koeman family has been supplying Peony rhizomes to the UK for decades. Check out these detailed planting instructions, so you can enjoy your Peonies again next year.

2024年7月2日 · To cultivate these enchanting plants, mastering the art of planting peony rhizomes is crucial. This comprehensive guide will provide you with the essential knowledge and techniques to ensure successful peony establishment.

2023年7月5日 · Peony flowering occurs for seven to eight weeks, from the end of April until early June (hardiness zones 6 to 7). Flowers typically bloom in this order: woodland peonies, followed by tree peonies and then herbaceous species and ending with intersectional hybrids (Itoh).

2023年7月3日 · Choose the type of peony you want to grow. There’s herbaceous, tree, and intersectional (Itoh) peonies, each with their own unique characteristics and needs. Check the health of the peony roots. Search for firm and plump roots, not any that are soft or have mushy bits. Look at the size of the peony roots.

2025年3月18日 · Herbaceous peonies are best planted in fall or earliest spring, as bare-root plants consisting of compact rhizomes with thick, fleshy roots and several “eyes” (or growth buds). (Peonies won't tolerate procrastinating gardeners. For the last-minute spring planters, don't sleep on these showstoppers.)

This article will guide you through a step-by-step process of planting peony roots correctly, ensuring healthy growth and stunning blossoms. Let’s dig in and learn how to make your garden the envy of the neighborhood!