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Mon, Jun 13, 05 at 20:05
| My friend has a lot of huge peonies that she would like to share with others. She is uncertain as to when she should do this, and how. Any suggestions would be appreciated!
Laura |
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- Posted by Angelonia_Anne z5NY (My Page) on Mon, Jun 13, 05 at 20:29
| The best time is in the fall according to most Peony experts. |
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- Posted by ChiGardener z5 Chicago (My Page) on Tue, Jun 14, 05 at 3:08
| Use a sharp knife sterilized with heat or alcohol. Dig up the roots in fall and cut them making sure to have 3-5 eyes on each root. Eye is basically the pink nub. . .the same as a potato. |
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- Posted by shrubs_n_bulbs z8/9 UK (My Page) on Tue, Jun 14, 05 at 8:14
| A big spade right through the middle :) Seriously, stick a spade through the middle and dig up one half. Chances of losing it are quite small, maybe get fancy if you have one you simply couldn't replace. |
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| Remember to let the cut dry before planting. If the soil is damp can wet newly cut peonies will provide a wonderful feast for bacteria and fungi. |
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