Peony Flower Bulbs

Once the flowers fade, you are left with an attractive shrub with deep-cut leaves. So how do you know when to trim peonies? If the stem is diseased, make sure you cut back to healthy wood.

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However, preventative measures can be taken to ensure that plants do not get fungal diseases. This disease is most prevalent in mid to late summer., symptoms include brown to black spots on foliage and flower petals.

Peony flowers are large, showy and sometimes fragrant, making them an essential in the sunny flower garden. With a sharp knife, split the bulbs, leaving three to five eyes on each division.

When they happen to a peony plant, fixing damaged peonies may be even more frustrating because of their picky nature.So then, how do you go about recovering peony plants once they have been damaged?

In autumn, cut back Itoh peonies to about 4-6 inches up from the soil level. Itohs are prolific bloomers and get a second set of blooms. Years later, American horticulturist, Louis Smirnow bought some of these original Itoh peonies from Dr. Itoh's widow...

Have been cultivated for thousands of years, not only because of their beautiful blooms but also for their medicinal properties. With age, the small red to purple spots on the upper sides of the foliage will grow, merging together to form large blotches;...

Because peonies do not like to be moved and do not like to be buried too deeply, it can be difficult to incorporate sufficient fertilizer to the area. In cold months, do not mulch or protect the area your peony is growing.Try to remove any barriers that...

Tree peonies are larger, woody relatives of the common herbaceous peony, growing up to 5 feet wide and tall in about ten years. The roots remain dormant under the soil, then the plant stems push up in the spring.

But March 15, 2012 marks the 55th anniversary of the Hoosier state choosing the Peony as its 4th state flower.In 1913 the carnation was the first Indiana state flower adopted by the legislature.

One of the first Peonies to bloom, these flowers stand on sturdy stems against a back drop of glossy deep-green foliage. Winner of the coveted American Peony Society Gold Medal. Blooming in spring before most other peonies, they wake us up from winter's...

If the sun is strong in your area, plant them where they'll have some afternoon shade. Sweetly fragrant, they bloom on sturdy stems requiring no staking. The shiny, dark green leaves add an element of interest all season long and may even color up in...

Most are hardy from Zones 8 to 2, with a few exceptions. PeoniesPeonies secrete a sweet nectar that is irresistible to ants and other nectar-loving insects. You'll be glad you did.

I can be reached here My girlfriend's favorite flower is Peonies and I would like to buy a large bouquet of them for her this Valentines day. Please let me know if there is anyone who has them this timy of year and is able to ship them in the next few...

Please see above for pricing and shipping information. Overnight shipping within the US is $22.20 for 1 dozen, $28.75 for 2 dozen, and from there it goes up about $6 per dozen for shipping.

Introduced from France, 'Felix Crousse' is on the smaller side for a peony, making it a great choice for full-sun border displays. Some of the most-loved and dramatic peonies are bombs including the magnificent Laura Dessert and the dramatic Raspberry...

Winner of the RHS Award of Garden Merit. In cultivation for over 150 years, ‘Duchesse de Nemours' Peony will add a timeless elegance to your garden's border. Lovely cut flowers too! (Paeonia lactiflora)

It's also an outstanding performer in a vase where it happily flowers for up to 10 days. The pinwheeled blooms of 'Pennhill Watermelon' Dinner Plate Dahlia are frilly and feminine and oh so fabulous! The pink-a-licious petals twist and twirl, lending...

To make indoor pots and bowls, simply arrange the bulbs in a shallow bowl or pot so they don't touch one another. Grand Soleil D'Or has rich golden bloom with orange trumpets. Be sure the bulbs are about half into the planting medium, with the top half...

Growing all of them is essentially the same, and best of all, it's easy. 'Cactus Dahlias' are the ones with the cactus-like blooms, often in super-bright bi-colors, always with the rolled, pointed petals.

Cut off the dry leaves, and in about six weeks repot your bulb in fresh potting soil and start the growing cycle all over again. Watering: Water sparingly until the sprout is well out of the bulb.

Naturalizing Daffodils. The one thing to remember is that you won't be able to mow that area until the tops die down. In a new or established wildflower meadow, the wildflower plants grow up around the daffodils hiding the fading foliage, so there's no...

Shades of fuschia, berry red and white paint each petal differently making each bloom unique. Every bulb you plant grows a beautiful bouquet of tulips to enjoy either in the garden, in patio pots, or as cut flowers.

Boasting small, deep burgundy blooms highlighted with tiny wisps of fragrant white florets, 'Red Mohican' is an intriguing addition to bouquets, whether fresh or dried. (The word, Allium, means 'onion' in Latin.) Many Allium species are native to Iran,...

Easy to plant, great in a vase! (Iris hollandica) This Dutch Iris mix gives you all bi-colors with an accent on the newer gold and orangey tiger-type hybrids. A true rainbow of beautiful combinations.

Types of Dahlias: These plants have been hybridized into various heights from short bedding plants to tall bushy ones. When frost threatens, just pull the roots up, cut off the stems, and store the tubers until the following spring.

But they are officially categorized by flower type or shape. 'Gallery Dahlias' are a newer group of shorter plants with flower-types of the Decoratives and Cactus groups. It's best to position them against a wall or be ready to stake them, since they...