Planting a bare root tree peony in spring
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forever_a_newbie_VA8
2 years agoI went ahead to plant the root in ground. Keep my fingers cross that it will be all right.
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Comments (3)I think that we all must be patient this year. The soil temp is still quite cold in many areas, in some parts of my own yard my plants are almost a month behind. It is a drag to be sure...There is nothing to be gained by jumping the gun and replacing things that may just need some heat. If, in fact, they did not make it, you have the whole summer to replace them...my opinion...Helen....See Moreplanting bare root peonies
Comments (4)Get some dirt and moisture on those roots right away, peony roots are tender. Planting them in pots sounds like a good option. Use light well-draining soil, and leave the pots outside all winter long, in a relatively warm spot that isn't too sunny. Water them during warm spells but make sure they don't get water-logged. They should be fine. Good luck with your move!...See MoreHow deep to plant bare root peonies?
Comments (3)It wouldn't work in my zone to plant them that deep. I think 2" is the recommended depth, I tend to barely cover mine & they do great for me. I'm a warmer zone, but I think that 2" over the root would work. I'd plant them asap since they have that growth, & cover them if you get a hard frost. They can handle a light frost fine at this stage. Or you can pot them up at the depth you want & plant out later. They are really pretty forgiving. You will love them, I have both of these & they are beautiful....See MoreI planted 2 bare-root tree peonies...
Comments (0)and I'm wondering why one has growth, while the other one has done nothing yet. I planted both in the back yard, which recieves plenty of sunshine, is one just maybe slower to wake up? They're both the same type, the pink tree type. I also noticed that the raspberry sundae peonies I planted, there were 4 total, 3 have growth, while the 4th has done nothing. Again these are the bare root types, I can't afford to go and buy the already established ones, or I'd go broke. Should I just wait and see what happens? I'm hoping that they'll do something, I have several other peonies and I know that they're slow growers, but never had the tree type before and want them to do well. Thanks for any input....See Moreforever_a_newbie_VA8
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last yearlast modified: last yearIt has been 2 months and the little tree peony is hanging there. it has reached about 9 inches and grown a branch but has stopped here. sometimes the leaves look a bit droopy and i have kept watering it almost daily. probably need to continue doing it through the summer. Do you think anything I can do more to help it survive the first year? Thanks and happy gardening!
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