"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." [table-of-contents] stripped Lush, fragrant peonies are one of the most breathtaking perennial flowers, ...
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - Peonies have been called, "The fattest and most scrumptious of all flowers, a rare fusion of fluff and majesty," (as Henry Mitchell the famed garden writer once put it). They are ...
Can you grow peonies in Tallahassee? If you scale back your expectations, yes. Three years ago, I went to a wedding in Rhode Island where the bride’s bouquet and all the tables were decorated with ...
One in an occasional series of guides on growing popular plants. Other guides include lenten rose, redbud, azalea, elephant ear, coleus, lantana, coneflower, savory calamint and rudbeckia. The peony ...
As in, at least 50 years. When the first huge peony unfurls into a flounce of petals, you want to touch it, and live somewhere inside that magnificent bloom. The perfume, lifted by late-spring air, ...
If you're searching for new ways to practice being zen, growing peonies (Paeonia lactiflora) from seed might be for you. If, on the other hand, you just want pretty blooms in your garden, you'll want ...
Once upon a time, when Marjorie and I were still living at our first house in New Jersey, my grandmother “Oma” asked me to divide the row of peonies in bordering her backyard vegetable garden. These ...
Because peony plants live for decades, they should be considered a permanent addition to your landscape, not unlike planting a tree. Proper planting will ensure flowers for years to come. TIMING ...
If you’re looking forward to seeing your fabulous peonies bloom in summer, then take note. An expert has warned that they won’t grow properly unless you fertilise them at a specific time in spring.