Delayed delivery, unexpected frosts, or a busy schedule can mean that your long-awaited peony root arrives in November or even early December. Outside, the weather is damp, nighttime temperatures hover...
After planting a new peony division in September or October, most gardeners expect it to remain dormant underground until spring. So when a bright red or pink shoot suddenly appears...
When opening an autumn delivery, gardeners often expect to find a lush, healthy-looking plant, only to discover a dark, dry, wrinkled root with broken tips or surface scratches. The first...
After several days in transit, a newly delivered peony division may look less than impressive. The roots can appear dull, slightly wrinkled, or drier than expected, especially when they have...
Autumn is the peak season for shipping many garden perennials, and receiving a long-awaited peony variety can be exciting. However, the delivery date does not always coincide with the perfect...
During autumn peony division or transplanting, gardeners sometimes break off thick, fleshy pieces of root that appear to have no visible renewal buds. These pieces are often called “blind roots,”...
