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PaulF · October 6, 2015

Bare root peonies should be planted in the fall between mid-September and mid- October so there is still time to get it in. Put it where there will be lots of sun. Make sure there is well drained soil since soggy rooted peonies will rot and die. Bone meal or bulb fertilizer may be used but don't let the fertilizer get on the root directly. Soak the root for 15-30 minutes to rehydrate it before planting. Dig a hole big enough so that you do not bend the root. Put the root in the hole so that the eyes are 1 inch below ground. Too deep and it will not flower. Water it in since it will begin to grow new roots yet this fall. Water several times about a gallon at a time when the soil looks dry until the soil freezes.

Why just one? Nothings says spring like a row of peonies all blooming in May.

October 6, 2015	#2
PaulF Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brownville, Ne Posts: 3,284	Bare root peonies should be planted in the fall between mid-September and mid- October so there is still time to get it in. Put it where there will be lots of sun. Make sure there is well drained soil since soggy rooted peonies will rot and die. Bone meal or bulb fertilizer may be used but don't let the fertilizer get on the root directly. Soak the root for 15-30 minutes to rehydrate it before planting. Dig a hole big enough so that you do not bend the root. Put the root in the hole so that the eyes are 1 inch below ground. Too deep and it will not flower. Water it in since it will begin to grow new roots yet this fall. Water several times about a gallon at a time when the soil looks dry until the soil freezes. Why just one? Nothings says spring like a row of peonies all blooming in May. __________________ there's two things money can't buy; true love and home grown tomatoes.