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Anyone have big problem with late frosts damaging Tree Peonies?
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Posted by suel41452 z6b-7aVA (My Page) on Mon, Apr 28, 08 at 9:05
GRRRR - I thought I had the PERFECT eastern site planned for my TPs where I could plant shrubs behind them to protect from strong spring winds blowing West to East; also keep them in afternoon shade.
While researching info on TPs, I read that late spring frosts can ruin the flower buds in the morning sun, and they recommended N, S, W exposures! Would simply covering the plant if we have a late frost and removing it in the morning right before sunrise do the trick? |
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RE: Anyone have big problem with late frosts damaging Tree Peonie
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| i have had 25 degree temps at noc before i got any damange on my tp's.they are tough but they do not like to complete with tree roots.i luv them. if you have any seed you would like to exchange this fall let me know. |
RE: Anyone have big problem with late frosts damaging Tree Peonie
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| I'm a total newbie at TPs - bought them at a garden center because the bloom looked awesome & they were only 19.99! Glad to hear they can take some cold weather. I won't have any seeds because the blooms faded & I removed them already - sorry! Sue |
RE: Anyone have big problem with late frosts damaging Tree Peonie
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| The damage depends on stage of leaf/bud developement. Length and depth of frost/freeze. An established plant 4/5 years old is less apt to have damage than one planted last year as the roots have additional energy and may send up new shoots to replace the damaged ones. |
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