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Fern Leaf Peony
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Posted by bloomorelse Z4b NB (My Page) on Sun, Feb 20, 05 at 21:52
| I have seen it rated for zone 2. Does anyone from zone 4 grow this one? Comments please. |
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RE: Fern Leaf Peony
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| They do fine in zone 3, if that's any help....? |
RE: Fern Leaf Peony
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| I have owned a Fern leaf for years. I started growing it in zone 3 and then moved to zone 6 were it is growing fine. I think as long as it has a normal winter it should grow just about anywhere. |
RE: Fern Leaf Peony
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| That's funny, A "normal winter" when??? Rai |
RE: Fern Leaf Peony
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| Thanks folks. I've admired pictures of them and have never seen a real one in our area, or at our local nurseries. Must look for one this year. I like the double |
RE: Fern Leaf Peony
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Be prepared for a shock - potted ones go for about $50-$70 around here.
Attached is a link to a zone 2 source that sells them for $35 to $40.
(I have no affiliation in any way with this company, but have ordered from them many times, and recommend them.) |
Here is a link that might be useful: Parkland Perennials
RE: Fern Leaf Peony
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| ABgardeneer, that's exactly where I saw it recently, but they only ship in the Fall. But if I don't see it and for a reasonable price around here, I will think of ordering it through Parkland. |
RE: Fern Leaf Peony
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| I bought a fernleaf peony locally two years ago and it seems to be doing okay, but isn't thriving. I'm in zone 4. I think it gets too much water in the bed it's in. |
RE: Fern Leaf Peony
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| Yes, unless you buy a potted peony, it will mean waiting until fall, as peonies are only divided and shipped then. |
RE: Fern Leaf Peony
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| Seeds are also available,but at my age..........lol. Have 3 clumps which gives me a profusion of flowers.Am in zone 3. fRANK |
RE: Fern Leaf Peony
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| Frankc, where are these seeds available from and how long from sprouting til flower time... ?years |
RE: Fern Leaf Peony
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I know of a good grower in either Manitoba or was it
Saskatchewan that sells good ones for about $15 to $20
and she has both single and doubles. If interested,
email me and I will search my files. |
RE: Fern Leaf Peony
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| I just ordered one from Fraser's Thimble Farm on Salt Spring Island. I know it's better to find one locally, if possible, but I couldn't pass up the price. It's $21.99 for a potted plant, so I'll get it this spring (providing they're not sold out). It has single, though, rather than double flowers, but it's a selected cultivar ("Itoba"), if that means anything. It's the leaves I'm mostly in love with, anyway. I also ordered (along with too many other things, but, hey, you have to make the shipping cost worth while, right?) Paeonia 'Anemoniflora' for $15.00. When I did a "Google" search, I fell in love with the stamens. So this year, with any luck, I'll have 2 species peonies in my garden. You can't order on-line from Fraser's, so there isn't an instant update as to availability of plants. I'll keep my fingers crossed. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Fraser's Thimble Farm
RE: Fern Leaf Peony
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| I have 3 double fern leaf peonies. One thing that I've noticed about them in my gardens, if we get a late cold spell my fern leaf peonies get nipped and the edge of the flowers turn black. Since I live in the country this happens quite frequently. When we have a nice spring, they are gorgeous. Even with the an early Spring, the foliage is worth the money. |
RE: Fern Leaf Peony
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I moved to my present location almost 3 years ago. I dug up several fern leaf peonies and I transplanted them to my new location subdividing some. I now have 24 double red fern leaf peonies which had at least 2-3 beautiful flowers this spring. And they are for sale. So if anyone is in the southeast Iowa area and would like one, please e-mail me. I'm not sure what I'm going to charge, or maybe I would trade for several less expensive peonies. They don't seem to be picky here; they are in soil clay but did have some cow manure amendments when first planted here.
I would love to just talk with anyone about fern leaf peonies. I'm bidding on a walter mains peony on the internet right now........how high should I go??? |
RE: Fern Leaf Peony
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| yea oldpeony I saw you wanted to get rid of your peonies. I would be willing to buy one or two. you can email at rjh_21@hotmail.com |
RE: Fern Leaf Peony
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| I planted a fern leaf peony last year late spring. It appeared to have died and I don't remember if I removed it or left it but now in the area of where I planted it somethings coming up and I don't know if it's the peony. It has the same type of foliage as the fern leaf and it's yellowish green with red tips on the end. Does anyone know what they look like when they first come up in the spring? Thanks, Julie |
RE: Fern Leaf Peony
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| from http://www.parkseed.com/ .....this plant often goes summer dormant in the heat, but will return next season. I just planted mine late last summer, and they didn't look well at all, but are doing quite well this spring. |
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