You know, the instructions always tell you to plant peonies two inches deep - but I could never find out what you planted two inches deep - the bottom of the root? the crown of the plant?? What goes under two inches. So I've just always tried to do the best I could and 'guess'.
But his past weekend I learned that in order for them to get the proper cooling in the winter - which prepares it for blooming in the spring, the 'eyes' must be planted at ground level. According to Walter Reeves, The Georgia Gardener and my favorite male gardener, the eye is where the bloom is created and this is what needs the cooling.
I'm so happy to find this out - I have two that have NEVER bloomed. Now I suspect I know why. I'll reset these in the fall.
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Under no circumstances are these posts to be taken as professional advice. Techniques and ideas mentioned on these posts are for pleasure reading and are from my personal experiences in the garden.
My interest in gardening has matured as I have matured. And, since retirement, it has become my main hobby.
As an amateur gardener, one of my objectives is to encourage others to spread their wings and learn about nature and enjoy the physical benefits as well as the spiritual benefits of Working with Nature,
Another objective is that my Deeper Nature will be revealed to family, friends, and other gardeners; and hopefully you will love the deeper part of my personality.
All photographs, unless otherwise stipulated, are of my gardens and/or plants. Feel free to use the photographs at your discretion; however, I would appreciate being informed if you find a need for any of my photographs.
My interest in gardening has matured as I have matured. And, since retirement, it has become my main hobby.
As an amateur gardener, one of my objectives is to encourage others to spread their wings and learn about nature and enjoy the physical benefits as well as the spiritual benefits of Working with Nature,
Another objective is that my Deeper Nature will be revealed to family, friends, and other gardeners; and hopefully you will love the deeper part of my personality.
All photographs, unless otherwise stipulated, are of my gardens and/or plants. Feel free to use the photographs at your discretion; however, I would appreciate being informed if you find a need for any of my photographs.
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1 comment:
Very interesting information! I have two small peonies planted last summer. Both are small but now I to give them banana peels. One had a small bud that never made it.
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