Peony planting, location and care
The peony is a perennial plant that can last up to 20 years if you take good care of it.
You plant, sow or take cuttings in the spring and the peony is a sun worshiper that wants to enjoy 6 hours of sun every day. Peonies that don’t get enough sun won’t open either.
This plant is very sensitive to planting too deep. Cover the red ‘noses’ of the peony with a maximum of 2 centimeters of soil when planting, otherwise they will not come out.
If they get wet feet, they won’t open in bloom. If the soil in the garden is very wet, you should add some sand. Transplanting to a higher part of the garden is also possible, but there is a chance that they will not flower for a year.
The peony does well in heavy clay soil, if your garden is sandy, provide enough compost to promote growth and flowering. The peony is actually a shrub and needs a lot of space, keep this in mind when planting.