Frequent
asked question on care
Beneath you'll find the answers on frequently asked
question on care for peonies:
- Question:
Why aren't my peonies flowering?
Answer: There can be numerous causes for this:
- The peonies were planted to deep into the ground. Peonies prefer to be
just a few inches of ground on top of them
- The peony is planted in ground that is too acid. The best peony grounds
have Ph of 6 till 7. By adding some calc to the ground the Ph will decrease.
When moss growing at the ground, this is indicating a relatively acid
ground.
- Another possibility could be the following: have you planted the peony
plants one or two years ago? Some peonies start flowering after a year of 2
or 3. Not flowering the first years does in this case not indicate a
problem.
- Question:
There are ants at the bud of the peonies, can this damage the flowers?
Answer: No, this not problem at all. The ants are attracted by the sugar
at the bud.
- Question: How
deep should I cut/prune down the stems of the plant?
Answer: You can prune down the stems until an inch above the ground.
Make sure there is at least one entire stem (with leafs) at the plant
until August/September. Until that moment the plant uses the stems and
leafs to make energy that will be used for making flowers for the next
year.
- Question:
What is a suitable ground/place for peonies?
Answer: Peonies are flexible plants. The most import is a nutritive place
that is not very acid (a Ph of 7). Second of all they like being at the
same spot for a long time. A good place is one with much sun (a bit of
shadow is no problem, but the plant needs enough sun).
- Question:
When should peony plants be planted?
Answer: The best period to plant peonies is from October until November.
Although we do not recommend it, you could plant the peonies during the rest
of the year.
Your question is not jet answered? Do not hesitate to send us an e-mail at: info@boonpioenrozen.nl
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