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Peonies care basics every gardener should know

Peony is a classic perennial that returns each spring for decades. Use our tips to plant, grow, and prune with confidence.
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 ...
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." [table-of-contents] stripped Lush, fragrant peonies are one of the most breathtaking perennial flowers, ...
IT’S NOT SURPRISING that tree peonies are the national flower of China. The magnificent flowers can be as big as dinner plates. They come in a wide variety of vibrant colors, and many are fragrant.
Peonies Are Loved For Their Full, Layered Petals And Romantic Appearance, But Many Other Flowers Offer A Similar Look With Their Own Unique Charm And Growing Benefits, Making Them Perfect Alternatives ...
Set aside a sunny spot in your garden or landscape for a few easy-care, herbaceous peonies. These traditional favorites are treasured for their bountiful early summer flowers, vigorous, shrub-like ...
Had it with planting and replanting annual flowers and spent bulbs? Tired of deadheading, moving and pruning? Are you sick of expensive perennials that died or failed to thrive? Want a hardy, ...
Early last week David and I went to a peony farm display garden in Bernardsville, N.J. It was amazing to be surrounded by thousands of blooming peonies, many of which were very fragrant. Their colors ...
Peonies are beloved for their big, fluffy flowers, sweet fragrance, whether left in the garden or in a beautiful display of flowers. Households with a peony bush will want to do all they can to make ...
Early last week, David and I went to a peony farm display garden in Bernardsville, N.J. It was amazing to be surrounded by thousands of blooming peonies, many of which were very fragrant. Their colors ...