News from the peony world

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...

The Two-Inch Rule: The Exact Science of Peony P...

Peonies are famous for being long-lived, reliable garden plants, but their tolerance has one important limit: planting depth. A difference of just a few centimeters can determine whether a plant...

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...

Why Do Professionals Always Choose Dormant Roots?

Buying a blooming peony in a container during spring or summer is certainly tempting. You can immediately see the flower color, blossom shape, and overall appearance before making your purchase....

Foliage Color in August: Is It Normal for Peony...

August is a transitional month in every perennial garden. While many plants are still producing lush green growth, peonies often begin showing subtle changes in leaf color that leave gardeners...

Itoh vs. Tree vs. Herbaceous Peonies: A Compreh...

The world of peonies is wonderfully diverse, but choosing between herbaceous, tree and Itoh hybrids can become a genuine challenge for gardeners. Each group has its own growth habit, flowering...