question about Costco peonies
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Comments (1)Sorry, I forgot to mention the first paragraph of my post, I was speaking of cannas roots/ bulbs....See MoreQuestion about really old peonies
Comments (6)Pretty cool. I assume since it's a family plot you were familiar with it as a child, do you have old photos that you can match with plants there today? If so, that seems pretty incredibly great to me. I've never seen a herbaceous peony that didn't die out from the middle after 10 years or so. I don't know if that growth form is something that has been bred in to new varieties as a side effect or if I'm just planting the wrong kind! And there are plenty of documented variety names of roses that go back that far and further, I'm sure it's the same for peonies. You'll have to post back what you discover on them, very interesting....See MoreBasic question about transplanting parts of peony roots
Comments (1)If the storage tubers are what you have, you will have to depend on advantageous buds breaking from the tubers, and there is no guarantee any will. You have done all you can,for now just keep the soil moist and wait. If some of the tissue of the root crown is included you have a lot better chance of success. Al...See MoreA question about this peony plant
Comments (4)I have my best luck in planting things even when "they say" the timing isn't optimal - trying to keep plants healthy in pots for extended periods of time isn't my strong suit. I planted two large peonies two days ago; not particularly hot here in the summer, and we do get plenty of out of the blue rain and fog - no doubt being close to Lake Superior. The skies blackened and opened up as was walking back for my watering can. Today they're perfectly upright and loaded with buds....See Moresuel41452
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