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Tree Peony

Pauline3Pauline3 Posts: 13
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Trunk is approx 34cm with just 3 branches from it with an overall height of 158cm, a total of 16 large buds but very leggy, what should I do once it has finished flowering so it grows branches further down the trunk ?  I really don't want to lose it as it is such a glorious sight in flower.

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  • Paul NPaul N Posts: 303

    Kelways are peony specialists and this is their advice.

    http://www.kelways.co.uk/useful_information/tree_peony_care/8/

  • Pauline3Pauline3 Posts: 13

    Thank you Paul, if it survives the wind in this area I'll be taking their advice once all the blooms have gone.

  • Mollycat2Mollycat2 Posts: 14
    The email link as answered my question posted yesterday as to advice as to why my peony tree hasn't flowered. I think I may be being too impatient as it hasn't warmed up yet and the new plant was only planted last April. Thanks Paul image
  • gardengirl6gardengirl6 Posts: 223

    Thank you, Paul N, that link has answered my questions too.   I planted a tree peony in the Spring of 2010, and am hoping it will soon start to flower.

  • Paul NPaul N Posts: 303

    Mine is 8ft tall and covered with almost black flower buds. I will prune it this year as it's getting a bit gangly.

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