Peonies may have a short blooming season but their large and colorful flowers are a perennial favorite of gardeners around the world. They are plants that can live happily in the same spot for years ...

Dear Master Gardener: My peony has become too shaded and is not blooming well. I need to move it. When is the best time to move my peony, and while I’m at it, can I divide it? Answer: Peonies do not ...

Peonies require regular water, so water deeply and thoroughly every 10 days or so. This will help the plant become ...

Several years ago, I fell in love with peonies, particularly Itoh peonies. Sometimes described as the “prom queens of the garden,” I love how their bold upright growth topped with their equally bold ...

Q: I want to move my yellow peony to a sunny spot. Can I plant it in a huge pot and set the plant where it gets full sun? When should I do this? (e-mail reference) A: Do it after a good frost has ...

The scent of peonies immediately takes me back to my childhood home in Western North Carolina and my mother's garden. Her bed of peonies was a source of pride and joy every spring. Those delicate ...

Thu., May 22, 2025 Peonies and their flowers add a spectacular dimension to early summer gardens with their bold, colorful and fragrant flowers. After flowering, their shiny green leaves continue to ...