News from the peony world

Peony Albert Crousse, a classic peony from Peonita

Plant peony roots at the right depth and they will flower for decades. Step-by-step autumn planting guide: position, soil, depth, spacing and aftercare.

Newly planted peony with red shoots in autumn

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...

Dry and wrinkled peony roots checked before planting

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...

Peony roots soaking in water before planting

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...

Bare-root peony just unpacked after delivery

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...

Piece of peony root without visible eyes

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,”...