Peonies are not bulbs but are perennials. They are often considered difficult but that's because they are fussy about planting depth - too shallow or too deep and they won't flower.
I wouldn't put them in pots for the long term, though you could get them started in pots. They are big plants and need to extend their roots to produce a decent sized flowering plant.
They would be reduced now, they're coming up to flower in gardens. Are there signs of life?
I love peonies, and consequently have too many to plant out immediately. I find that they are OK in pots for a short while, but tend to stop producing flowers after a couple of years, even if fed and watered well. They will recover if planted out into the garden and left to do their own thing.
Any disturbance knocks them back a bit, so if you're not sure where the final position will be you're better off letting them park in a pot for a while.
These are one of those plants where the longer you leave them, the better they get. The house I grew up in had a 60 yr old peony plant that had hundreds of flowers each year. Absolutely gorgeous double white blooms.
Many Peonies tend to fall over under the weight of their huge flower heads in strong winds or heavy rain. Make sure they are planted to the correct depths and consider having a framework around the stalks should prevent this from happening.
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Peonies are not bulbs but are perennials. They are often considered difficult but that's because they are fussy about planting depth - too shallow or too deep and they won't flower.
Here's some info on cultivation from the RHS - https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profile?PID=671 It includes advice on planting depth and growing in containers.
I don't see why not. I would manage your expectations for a beautiful display this year though, if it's one of those bare root packs.
I wouldn't put them in pots for the long term, though you could get them started in pots. They are big plants and need to extend their roots to produce a decent sized flowering plant.
They would be reduced now, they're coming up to flower in gardens. Are there signs of life?
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I love peonies, and consequently have too many to plant out immediately. I find that they are OK in pots for a short while, but tend to stop producing flowers after a couple of years, even if fed and watered well. They will recover if planted out into the garden and left to do their own thing.
Any disturbance knocks them back a bit, so if you're not sure where the final position will be you're better off letting them park in a pot for a while.
These are one of those plants where the longer you leave them, the better they get. The house I grew up in had a 60 yr old peony plant that had hundreds of flowers each year. Absolutely gorgeous double white blooms.
Thank you all for your advice.
There are signs of life, so will start them off in pots and transfer to the garden later on. Will let you know how they get on.
Many Peonies tend to fall over under the weight of their huge flower heads in strong winds or heavy rain. Make sure they are planted to the correct depths and consider having a framework around the stalks should prevent this from happening.
Or choose those that aren't top heavy, they look much nicer than big ones with scaffolding
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