So, you ask, what exactly is a tree peony? First, it's not a tree; it's a shrub. Think of it more like a hydrangea, or a large, deciduous azalea, because with very few exceptions, tree peonies ...

Though, in many ways, Drew agrees with Martha. 'The downside to any tree peony pruning is that you will sacrifice some of that year’s blooms,' he says.

What's more, tree peonies tolerate part shade, making them ideal for darker plots. Here, I reveal how to grow a tree peony in pots, with expert advice from a peony grower based in Oregon.

For a focal point, plant a tree peony as a specimen, ideally where it gets morning sun and afternoon shade. A tree peony needs ample space, at least 5 feet from the base all around.

Martha herself is a fan of the tree peony. In 2023, she posted about her tree peony garden on her blog, saying that "there are very few plants that can compete with a tree peony in full bloom." ...

Becky, a keen gardener and manager of a landscape company, treasures her family's heirloom tree peony, which grows in her Bloomington front yard. She estimates that the plant, which just saw its ...

There are three basic categories of peony: herbaceous peonies, tree peonies and intersectional or Itoh peonies. Herbaceous peonies are long-lived, and plants die back to the ground every year and ...

Tree peony surprises gardener with fall rebloom Updated: Nov. 02, 2010, 7:30 p.m. | Published: Nov. 02, 2010, 6:30 p.m. By Kym Pokorny | For The Oregonian/OregonLive ...

peony Peony primer: enjoying Boerner's earliest blossoms A traditional favorite for color, fragrance and history, more than 250 Peony varieties are soon to bloom at Boerner Botanical Gardens.

Gardening tips for growing dazzling tree peonies — plus where to see them in bloom April 10, 2021 at 7:00 am 1 of 4 | A “Luoyang Red” tree peony is a standout at the Seattle Chinese Garden.