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planning to transplant peonies

7 years ago

I have three peonies but they are not thriving under my neighbor's honeysuckles. I plan to transplant them to a sunnier, more receptive location. I read that they hate to be transplanted and will not flower for several years after. Does anyone have any experience with this?

Comments (5)

  • 7 years ago

    I think if you’re going to do it, now is the time. I’ve moved mine for the same reason, and they’ve done ok and did bloom the next year. I guess the depth you plant them is important.

    vicki h thanked Dingo2001 - Z5 Chicagoland
  • 7 years ago

    Now is the time to transplant.

    If you are careful and dig up the peony without losing any of the tubers then it should bloom next year.

    vicki h thanked ctgardenguy (Zone 6)
  • 7 years ago

    Peonies tend to respond better when you divide them when digging/moving. Once you have them out of the ground wash off the roots, you'll probably see some fairly natural looking places to cut the root crown into multiple pieces with several eyes and good feeder roots per piece. You can use a serrated knife or a small saw, they're not hard to cut through. If they're going into good soil and the divisions are a good size, 3-5 eyes and a decent sized feeder root(s), you'll possibly get a bloom or 2 next spring and it'll be pretty much fully recovered in 3 years or so.

  • 7 years ago

    Well, they are going into the site of the mulch pile which is being moved into a mulch bin (if that is ever finished). Under the mulch pile is clay (which I intend to amend). The peonies are not more than a few years old so I'm not sure how many eyes they have. To be honest, I'm not sure they are large enough to divide. They are not growing because of the honeysuckles.

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    7 years ago

    Peonies do well in sunny locations.

    By Richard Jauron
    Extension Horticulturalist
    Iowa State University peonies can be left undisturbed in the garden for many years. Occasionally, however, it becomes necessary to move established plants. Peonies shaded by large trees or shrubs should be moved to a sunny site to improve flowering. The or border may require moving the peonies. Large, vigorous plants can be dug and divided for propagation purposes.

    September is the best time to transplant established peonies. Begin by cutting the peony stems near ground level. Then carefully dig around and under each plant. Try to retain as much of the root system as possible. Promptly replant the peonies in a sunny, well-drained site.

    خرید شیر بدن requires a few additional steps. After digging up the plant, gently shake the clump to remove loose soil from the root system. Using a large knife, divide the clump into sections. Each division should have at least three to five buds (eyes) and a good root system. Smaller divisions will require several years to develop into attractive plants.

    Peonies perform best in full sun and. When selecting a planting site, choose a location that receives at least six to eight hours of direct sun each day. Avoid shady areas near large trees and shrubs. Poorly drained soils often can be improved by working in large amounts of compost, peat moss or leaf mold.

    When planting a peony, dig a hole large enough to comfortably accommodate the plant’s root system. Position the peony plant in the hole so the buds are one to two inches below the soil surface. (Peonies often fail to bloom satisfactorily if the buds are more than two inches deep.) Fill the hole with soil, firming the soil around the plant as you backfill. Then water thoroughly. Space peonies three to four feet apart.

    In late fall (mid-November to early December), apply a four to six inch layer of mulch over the newly planted peonies. Excellent mulching materials include weed-free straw and pine needles. Mulching prevents repeated freezing and thawing of the soil during the winter months that could heave the plants out of the ground. Remove the mulch in early spring before growth begins.
    Transplanted peonies may not bloom well the first spring. However, flower numbers should increase rapidly by the third or fourth year.

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