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New peony browning leaves - is this ok?
Andy Leeds
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This peony turned up today, not that I'm any expert but should the leaves be brown like this?
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Answer no they should not be like that it is Leaf Spot probably due to stress, the plant is large for the pot has probably dried out and not enough sun.
Peony's need moist but well drained soil in sun or partial sun, one that size should be in the ground planted to exactly the same depth as it is now, that is important. You say it turned up? from where? if it was a purchase then tell them, if not you could pick off the brown leaves cut it back a third then plant it and leave to die back it will come again next year. Once in the ground mulch around the root ball without covering any part of it, inches away is best the mulch will help retain the moisture and feed it.
Frank.
It was as online purchase - so sounds like I need to let them know...
Thanks Palaisglide.
Crocus replied, advised it was fungal leaf spot, that it would have been sprayed before being dispatched so will be ok. Also refunded me in full. So good result, as long as it does survive :-)
Lets hope for a decent showing next year.