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TIPS & TRICKS for PLANTING, GROWING, and MAINTAINING your PEONIES
For most gardeners, deadheading peonies offers several benefits. The most obvious is appearance. Removing spent blooms helps keep plants looking neat and attractive throughout the summer. When cutting, remove the stem just above a leaf node to help conceal the cut and maintain the plant’s natural shape.
At Hidden Springs Peony Farm, each season tells a different story. After three absolutely beautiful peony seasons in a row, this year has reminded us just how much farming depends on the weather.
While potted peonies can remain in their containers for a short time, they will establish best when planted promptly. If you are unable to plant soon, keep the pot outdoors in a partly shaded location and water as needed to prevent the soil from drying out completely. Avoid leaving pots sitting in standing water.
Here on the farm, we have peonies just poking out of the ground. That puts us in stage two of the peony growth cycle. Of course there are still plenty of varieties that haven’t shown up yet and are still in stage one.
There are seven stages all together that take us through the season from development underground to the big and beautiful blooms.
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To celebrate, we’re giving one away to our email subscribers.
Spring peony care tip: remove winter mulch from your peonies to help new shoots emerge. Only newly planted peonies need winter protection—established plants thrive uncovered. Learn when and how to safely uncover your peonies for a healthy, blooming season.