Xela's Garden

Double Peony

Due 10 months ago:

Stake

Some staking may be needed to support the flowering stems.

Division

Plants can be divided in early spring, just as growth is about to start.

Due 9 months ago:

Feed/fertilize

A handful of Sulphate of potash sprinkled around the plant in spring will encourage better flowering.

Tidy

Cut back old stems in late autumn with a pair of secateurs, as pulling the stems can damage the buds underground.

Due 2 months ago:

Tidy

Cut back old stems in late autumn with a pair of secateurs, as pulling the stems can damage the buds underground.

Due in about 1 month:

Stake

Some staking may be needed to support the flowering stems.

Due in 2 months:

Divide

Plants can be divided in early spring, just as growth is about to start.

Feed

A handful of Sulphate of potash sprinkled around the plant in spring will encourage better flowering.

Genus: Paeonia.

* Soil Type: Normal

Choose a sunny location, although it will tolerate a little shade.
* Ease of maintenance: Easy

Large double deep rose-pink flowers with slightly ruffled petals.
* Fragrant: No

* Poisonous: toxic if eaten
skin & eye irritant

Ensure they are planted with their growing points, or buds, just below the surface. Deep planting can prevent paeonies from flowering. .

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