tree peony in a planter

jude2009

15 years ago

last spring a had to transplant a tree peony. I put in a large foam patio planter over the summer it appeared to have died I never got to remove it from the planter and this spring I have noticed new growth. could a tree peony grow in a planter?

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maifleur01
15 years ago
In China they have been growing in pots for a long time. But they have the expertise to do the proper root pruning to keep the plant happy.

Peonies of all types really like being planted in the ground.
hankeat
15 years ago
I grow all my tree peony in pots with diameter from 40 to 60 cm. I've 7 of them. The oldest one is the 4 years old High Noon with 11 buds this year.
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