How to Care for Peonies

Peonies are a simple plant to grow and require minimal maintenance. Here are some plant care tips and tricks to help keep your peony plant at its healthiest.

Sunlight

Peonies do well in full sun — around six to eight hours each day. Since peonies with large blooms can become top-heavy, ensure they’re sheltered from strong winds to prevent breakage.

Water

For proper peony care, water your peonies as new growth emerges in the spring if there is no rainfall for longer than two weeks. Irrigate lightly twice a week, providing enough to moisten the top four to six inches of soil but too much that results in standing water. Provide about one inch of water weekly when there is no rain so the top 6 inches of soil remain evenly moist.

Temperature

Peonies do well when they receive a good chill in the winter before spring arrives. Generally, peony plants need around three weeks of nighttime cold (around 32°F) or lower to bloom. To achieve this, peonies are best planted in the fall, six weeks before the ground freezes.

Toxicity

The roots, seeds and flowers of peonies are toxic. If ingested, peonies can cause diarrhea, tremors, accelerated heart rate, skin irritation and nausea. These symptoms can also occur in animals if consumed, so keep these plants away from your furry friends.

Pests & Problems

Peonies are targeted by a pest called Thrips in the spring as flower buds begin to form and new leaves start to mature. These insects will suck the liquid of the plant cells located in the leaves and buds of the peony, resulting in shriveled and discolored foliage. To avoid thrips, simply spray infested plants with insecticidal soap or neem oil.

Similar pests that also affect the peony plant include mealybugs, bulb mites and Hoplia beetles.

Indoor/Outdoor Usage	Outdoor
Brand	RITZ FARMING
Material Feature	GMO Free
Colour	Multicolour
Special Feature	heirloom
Expected Blooming Period	spring,winter
Sunlight Exposure	Partial Sun
Net Quantity	1.00 Count
Expected Planting Period	Spring
Product Care Instructions	Keep The Soil Moist
USDA Hardiness Zone	8
Expected Plant Height	30 Inches
Soil Type	sandy soils or rock gardens
Moisture Needs	Moderate Watering
Number of Pieces	1
Number of Items	1
Manufacturer	RITZ FARMING
Country of Origin	India
Item model number	RTF_Peony_113
Product Dimensions	8 x 6 x 4 cm; 400 g
ASIN	B0B9T19HGG

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