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Bare root peonies potted or placed in ground?

16 years ago

I purchased two bare root peonies and I was wondering if I can just place them in their permanent spot in the garden. I have read that it is better to pot them up in the spring and plant them in the garden in the fall but I don't understand why. Wouldn't they be better off right away in their permanent spot?

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flowerluvr
16 years ago
Are we talking about herbaceous or tree peonies? Seems I've read that tree peonies REALLY need to be planted in the fall, but I've never had a problem planting herbaceous ones in the spring.
Betty Levar
Original Author
16 years ago
I have herbaceous peonies and they are now just roots with a few eyes. I was wondering why it is better to plant in a pot rather than in the garden. Maybe I'm all wrong about this but it seems I've read it a few times and I just wondered why?
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bean_counter_z4
16 years ago
Same thread.

Here is a link that might be useful: This is the same thread

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