FERTILIZING Peonies should bloom every year after their first season if fertilized twice annually. Feed plants with a low-nitrogen fertilizer, such as 5-10-10.

The peonies should be ok until you’re ready to plant them. You can plant them as soon as the soil is frost-free. I would not fertilize them until they have come up.

Growing peonies can be a rewarding venture for any gardener, especially beginners looking to add a splash of vibrant color and lush beauty to their garden or patio. Peonies, with their magnificent ...

Check to see if the plant is root bound – I would avoid root bound peonies,” she says. “The best thing is to add mycorrhizae to your soil and that should help your potted peony along.” ...

Although Itoh peonies generally live 10-20 years, they can persist for 50 years where growing conditions are right, meaning soil should drain perfectly with an acidic pH.

Peonies should be planted in a sunny or part-shade position with soil that is free-draining. The RHS says: "Plant at the correct depth (for herbaceous peonies, this means 2.5–5cm below the ...

If you have access to a garage, that would be the best place to keep them for now. If you don’t and have access to a basement, that might do if it is a cool basement. The peonies should be ok until ...

The author notes that hydrangeas, which are perennial everywhere, are noted for being pink or red growing in alkaline soil such as our own, blue on acidic soil, and purple on “neutral to slightly” I ...