Interesting! Is it possible that this one is one that has been split from a larger plant, and that that's why it's taking time to settle? Mine is huge and has both the buds and tubers well above ground after 80 or so years in the same spot. I love paeonies, by the way. The explosive growth is one of my favourite things in the garden, and the flowers are a bonus.
I planted three free peony plants four years ago. First year....nuffin. Second year....leaves. Third year....lots of leaves. This year - WOW! Covered in saucer-sized blooms, fantastic!
So.... I'd say try to be patient, leave them be for another year and see what happens.
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Interesting! Is it possible that this one is one that has been split from a larger plant, and that that's why it's taking time to settle? Mine is huge and has both the buds and tubers well above ground after 80 or so years in the same spot. I love paeonies, by the way. The explosive growth is one of my favourite things in the garden, and the flowers are a bonus.
I planted three free peony plants four years ago. First year....nuffin. Second year....leaves. Third year....lots of leaves. This year - WOW! Covered in saucer-sized blooms, fantastic!
So.... I'd say try to be patient, leave them be for another year and see what happens.
Thanks for posting Rosie31. Really interesting to know the timeframe to expect.
Thanks all - i'm just going to have to be patient and hope for the best!