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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2007 22:28:22 GMT
I have a Paeonia lactiflora 'Bunker Hill' that is in completely the wrong place since I changed the size and shape of the border it's in last summer.
When is the best time to move a paeony, and what is there a special method?
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Post by Chuckles on Jan 19, 2007 23:00:36 GMT
As far as I know they are a bit temperamental about being moved and it can stop them flowering for a season or two. However if you have to move it it's generally best done when the plant is not growing or just as it starts to grow. One of mine has started to show shoots already in this crazy weather. Saying that, I would leave it till spring until the soil has warmed up a bit. Make sure you dig a really big area around it, so as wide as you can get and as deep as you can, with as little disturbance around the tubers as you can manage.
Good Luck
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Post by Deleted on Jan 20, 2007 0:30:40 GMT
When is the best time to move a paeony, and what is there a special method? As long as the ground isn't frozen or totally drenched anytime over the next couple of months. The IMPORTANT thing is that they should be planted at the same level as they currently are. That should be level or very slightly proud of the ground. Otherwise they don't flower until the crown reaches this "height". The most overrated, underperforming plants I can think of....bloom for 2 weeks a year.....why the heck do I have them? Oh I see....because of .....   |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 20, 2007 1:23:05 GMT
How temperamental depends on the age of the plant..the younger the quicker it recovers.
I loooove peonies and have several despite their short flowering time i just have to buy more and more.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 20, 2007 9:51:11 GMT
Thanks everyone, and nice pics Capn cabbage.
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Post by Rosefriend on Jan 20, 2007 9:54:31 GMT
Must admit I feel the same way as the rest of you and yet I wouldn't be without at least one in the garden. I have had a few through the years and given them away and then bought another.
What CC yes is absolutely right and the only thing to watch out for is that they are never planted deeply - they really do not like it.
RF
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