Peony Planting Tips for Spring

I just love to see things grow—both plants and people! Today, we’re getting our hands dirty with peonies, planting them right from the root. I love the roots because you can get some exciting colors and varieties that you it don’t usually find at the store: a salmon, a bridal bouquet, and a Shirley Temple are going in the ground for me today! They might not bloom this season, but trust me (just like people), with a little patience, they’ll be absolutely magnificent in the future.

Here’s how I do it:

1️⃣ Choose Your Spot: Find a sunny area where your peonies can bask in at least 6 hours of sunlight each day.

2️⃣ Soil Matters: Work some compost into the soil to make it rich and well-draining. I even add a bit of lime sometimes but that isn’t a requirement.

3️⃣ Planting Time: In spring, dig a cozy hole about 2 inches deep. Position the tuber with the eyes (tiny red buds) facing up, about 1-2 inches below the soil surface. You can also plant them in the fall. They don’t mind the cold!

4️⃣ Give Them Space: Space tubers about 3 feet apart. They like their personal space.

5️⃣ Water Right: After planting, water them well. Keep the soil moist, but not soggy, as peonies aren’t fans of soppy soil.

6️⃣ Patience Pays Off: They may not bloom this year, but give them love and care, and next year, they’ll be the stars of your garden.

Peonies for days? Now that’s BombDiggity!

While you’re here, take a look at Determinate vs. Indeterminate Potatoes: Everything You Need to Know to Grow, Hill, and Harvest Like You Mean It and The Complete Dahlia Guide: Planting, Pinching, Cutting and Storing Tubers.

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Planted right, they come back bigger every single spring.

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