How Do You Plant A Herbaceous Peony?
Peonies are sold as either bare roots or as container-grown plants. Bare-root peonies are planted in the fall, while container-grown peonies are planted in the spring. Both are usually able to withstand severe winters. Choose a spot well away from tree roots. Herbaceous peonies prefer full sun and rich, well-drained soil that is alkaline. They don’t like standing water. They will tolerate a wide range of soil types, but do best if the soil is enriched with organic matter. Soak bare root peonies overnight in a bucket of water, but not for longer than 24 hours. Dig a hole twice as large as you need to accommodate the plant. If you are planting a container-grown plant, the depth should match the container. Mix some organic material (peat moss, leaf mold, manure or compost) into the soil that has been removed. The ration should be 50-50 organic matter to soil. Test the pH of the soil following the directions that come with the kit, and adjust the soil pH by adding the appropriate amount of
