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Harvesting and Immediate Sowing of Tree Peony Seeds

Harvesting and Immediate Sowing of Tree Peony S...

Growing tree peonies from your own seed is one of the most rewarding projects a gardener can undertake. Unlike division, which produces a genetic copy of the parent plant, seedlings...

Sterilisation of Instruments and Protection of Root Cuts

Sterilisation of Instruments and Protection of ...

Autumn division is one of the most important — and most delicate — operations you can perform on an established peony. A mature plant may look tough above ground, but...

To Divide or Let Be? Rejuvenating Old Clumps and Secrets to Rejuvenating Peonies

To Divide or Let Be? Rejuvenating Old Clumps an...

Peonies are famous for their remarkable ability to thrive in the same location for decades without losing their ornamental value. However, even the healthiest plant eventually becomes crowded, its center...

The Summer Method of Propagating Tree Peonies

The Summer Method of Propagating Tree Peonies

Most gardeners are familiar with propagating peonies through root division in autumn. While this remains the standard technique for herbaceous varieties, tree peonies offer another fascinating option: softwood cuttings of...

The Long-Term Dry Storage Hack: Professional Method for Storing Peonies

The Long-Term Dry Storage Hack: Professional Me...

Imagine being able to pause time and preserve the beauty of your spring garden until the middle of summer. Professional florists and passionate collectors have relied on long-term dry storage...

How to Transplant Peonies Without Harming Their Bloom

How to Transplant Peonies Without Harming Their...

Gardeners often choose to transplant peonies when the plants become overcrowded, receive too little sunlight, or when they are redesigning their garden layout. Moving peonies may seem risky, but with...