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How do I save this large peony
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Posted by mjq77 Ga.zone 7b (My Page) on Mon, May 14, 07 at 21:01
| I was at a site, where a back hoe was digging, and I saw this very large peony.I had to have it,,and he scooped it up for me.It seperated in 3 parts, and all 3 would require a larger pot than 5Gal., so I am debating on wheather to pot them up, and place them where the sun want be direct, and plant in late Oct., or plant them in their perminate location.I also wonder if I need to trim all buds, and head back the plants, or would it be better to cut them back "stubby".This is a first, I have never moved a peony in flower.(pale pink) Thank you, Mike |
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RE: How do I save this large peony
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| I would just plant it now, in the permanent location. I would not trim anything. If the flower opens, enjoy it, then cut before it goes to seed. Removing any foliage takes away food production, that will feed the roots which may have been broken or lost the feeder threads. Roots will need time to regrow, so leaves can help keep plant going. Root won't have to waste energy sending up new sprouts or going dormant until next year, maybe with no food stored from lack of foliage. Anything that turns brown, can be trimmed off. Peonies are pretty tough, when located into a nice new home. I leave all the foliage alone, until it withers up, to trim off. Good luck, lucky to be in the right place for a new plant! |
RE: How do I save this large peony
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| I'm a little late here, but I agree with the poster above. I too moved peonies when in bloom (bulldozer coming the next day) and was successful. I still have them now, 6 years later. I planted them in the ground where they still are. Peonies really don't like being moved so potting them would just add one more step. Also I left all foliage and blooms on. When done blooming I cut off spent blooms to prevent seed pods from forming. Good luck. |
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