I planted a peony last year and noticed it coming back this year! I’m so excited! My great grandmother planted her peonies between 1907-1920 and they are STILL coming back every spring.
Rochelle Hughes I love hearing stories of how long peonies have lasted over generations. I had no idea that anything other than a tree would last so long!
Our peonies have been transplanted from parent's house 50+years & then transplanted to each house we've called home & there they've thrived. Now I think a splitting would help as they are enormous clumps.
My grandma was my inspiration for gardening. I didn’t realize it when I was young and stupid and would mow her lawn and wasn’t careful around her peonies. I made up for it though. I have about 20 varieties now. Thanks grandma!😊 I hope you’re looking down every summer!
You mean the cemetery has left them alone. My grandma's grave has peony which was her favorite flower and the cemetery dug them up and God knows what happened to them. made me so sad.
Hi Laura ! I’ve been gardening for 52 years. I love your videos your family and how you so generously share all that you do. I am always amazed at your knowledge and your passion for the same things I’ve loved all my life. It’s getting more and more difficult to get down to care for my gardens but watching you in your beautiful youth get right into it, every morning I’m refreshed to get back out there again. I’m passionate about watching your videos and I really hope you continue to create them so I can vicariously enjoy you and your gardens in my declining years. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. You have brought me so many hours of pure joy I’m very grateful.
I hope you are doing good. If you are alive my love n salutations to you. If you are no more then convey my love and salutations to my mother. This world is nothing but a chimney that continuously smokes pain.
Sometimes the first year after you planted them, they don't do very well or they don't bloom. I always try to wait at least 2 years after planting something to see if it's going to take off or not
@@kiddobix That’s apparently what’s going on with mine. Been 3 yrs since I planted but I've got buds!! Of course the buds have been there for WEEKS and they're just abt to open as I leave for vacation. 🤦🏼♀️ Also mine are in part shade, I've never fed them and I probably planted too deep. If only I had watched this first!!!
I planted some peony tubers 3 years ago and they finally have buds this year. I can’t wait to see these beautiful flowers finally blooming in my garden!
+DixieGirl9876 Yes, I have a friend who has her father's peonies, and my friend is almost 80, so the peonies are over 120 years old. So nice to have that piece of them, isn't it.
That's wonderful! I wish I had some from my grandmommy's garden or even my great-grandmother who was a pretty renowned gardener in her little town. I would treasure them! I am sure you do!
I’ve learned that I should always watch your videos when I have questions about planting something. This has been the best video I’ve watched on planting peonies. You answered all my questions and the way you present things doesn’t stress me out, it inspires me instead. 😊 THANK YOU!
My husband got me a bouquet of flowers for Mother's Day and there was a peony in it...and I was thinking yesterday while looking at the flowers that I should try to plant some in the garden. Then POOF, your video popped up! Thanks, Laura!!
Thanks Laura, this is a great refresher video, it's been quite some time since I last planted peonies and I got 5 of them yesterday (all different) for Mother's Day! I'll head outside to start planting as soon as I comb my hair and apply a little makeup (don't want to scare the neighbors). I love all your videos!
I have one I've overwintered in my garage because I couldn't choose a spot for it. I think I'm ready to plant it about five years after I bought it. These are tough plants.
@@katediy4563 Thanks! It's good to know that they will survive in pots. And I'm glad I'm not the only one who is indecisive finding spots for my plants. Lol
Like many of your viewers, I love peonies as well. I have a long row of them, mixed colors, along my driveway and across the front of the yard. They are so gorgeous when they are in bloom! I salvaged some of the tubers when an old house was being torn down and some others a friend was removing from her old house yard. They were very old when I got them and I have had them for over 20 years and moved them 3 times as I have moved houses. If I have to go, they’re coming with me! I have the grid type supports I got at the dollar store probably 10 years ago.
Same! North central Michigan here; we got down to at least -22°F (regular temp, not wind chill). Isn't it amazing how much temperature extremes our plants can take in crazy Michigan weather?!
Same! Kalamazoo here; SOOO grateful for the frequent snow cover to protect; plus, I added tad more mulch last fall. Such a joy/surprize to see these troopers return! Btw, I am rethinking how deep I plant them; I do about 1/2 to 1 inch but perhaps 2 inches prudent?
This was the very first video I ever watched on your channel and I had to come back and watch again because it started my gardening journey both flowers and vegetables and I just want to say Thankyou!
After a hard day at work (or just a bad day) I love to come home and find a video from you! A cup of tea and Garden Answer is just what the Doctor ordered! Thanks so much to you and your husband for all your wonderful videos! And I can't wait to see the rest of the chicken run videos!
I inherited my grandmother's peonies. I have transplanted some of them to other areas of the yard, and they are doing very well and multiplying. Your video was very helpful.
Love them , they were in my wedding bouquet 🥰🥰🥰 just discovered they do well here in Tulsa OK 🥰 mentioned it to my husband and I see he ordered some for me to plant 🥰 it’s a surprise though 🤫😁
We used to have a Peony plant at our old house. When we sold it and moved here it got transplanted. It grew wonderfully for 25 years. This spring I had to have the area where they grew dug up...we had roots from other bushes in our weeping tiles...which caused a ground water flood in our basement. I forgot to dig up some of the tubers. I guess they were distroyed in the process. My Hosta survived. I'd like to get another Peony plant for the front garden this fall. Thanks for the information about them. Your garden looks beautiful. 👏
Just don’t be disappointed when they don’t perform so well the first year because I almost gave up on mine and boy did they repay my patients this year
Thanks for the tips. I have a 25ft oval of pink, deep pink, white and 2 purple Peonies. It is packed when in bloom and the smell is fantastic. I don't have hoops but with so many in the oval I don't have as much of a problem with heads falling over. Just some around the outside edge especially during a heavy rain. Funny though I do have a blue Rose of Sharron bush in the center of it all.
I know this is a old one but it is a good one! I just bought my first peonies and they happen to be bulbs and I am planting them today and was so thinkful you had a video for the same thing!!! You give me confidence to do things I probably wouldn't do on my own!!! Thank you!
Love, love, love peonies. I also love that support system you showed, I will look for it because we end up using individual stakes for our flowers. I also learned something about the airflow, because each year I cut back the foliage really really early because it always looks burnt and mildewy, despite incredible health of everything else around them. Thanks for your teachings.
I’ve used the stake rings. But what I find works great is just green twine. When the plant starts to grow I tie a piece of twine around the plant to support the plant. Then as it grows I add one more closer to the flower heads. It supports the flower heads and doesn’t show. After the flowers are spent I cut it off. I’ve never had them fall even in storms.
Perfect timing, I have 5 peonies coming up for the first time since I planted them 2 or 3 years ago. Very exciting and your information helped reaffirm what I thought the care is for them. Thanks
🌸 🌿These are really tough and hardy plants. My Mom has a peony that she started from her Grandmother’s peony. Mom planted hers in the ‘80s. The original peony is close to if not over 100 years old now and still blooming. Amazing “old-timey” plants. Here in Tennessee, you can see these blooming in fields that were next to homesteads that are long gone. 🌸🌿
I love your channel, I get so many ideas from them. Seeing the plant and bulb varieties in a landscape has really upped my game for choosing plants for my garden. I too live in the high desert, Denver can be a bit of a challenge. Hot and dry with brutal hot sun in the summer, loads of snow and cold dry winters, I have killed so many plants. Hearing your experience has helped so much. Thank you from the roots of my gardening heart.
I have been following you Laura in various videos. Must say I've learned so much from you. I have seven peony bushes and they are doing well. Have been bringing lots inside to make my floral arrangements to enjoy. Will be splitting some of them so that I have more in my garden. I am from Brampton, Ontario, Canada. Happy summer!
Your timing is perfect! I just bought two potted peonies, Sara Berhardt and Edulis Superba. And I was wondering how or if I should amend the soil. I also still have a bare root Green Lotus peony that I bought back in March and it's still sitting in my refrigerator drawer! I was afraid I had ruined it, but I'm going to be planting it...just as soon as it stops raining here. There is nothing like a beautiful bouquet of peonies from one's garden, love them.
@@kyrad6543 Wonderful! I'm very curious about how fragrant it is. But 3 years, yikes, gardening requires so much patience! I have never planted a bare root peony and I didn't know how long they take to establish and start blooming.
@@christinepops5100 I was fortunate enough to get the Green Lotus start from a friend who has a huge peony collection. There's another green peony that I want as well. It's called Green Halo.
Favorite from my childhood ❤️ planted 3 tubors this spring so far only 2 made it. Have others in my garden that have beautiful blooms but no smell so this year looking to plant new ones and aroma is what I am looking for ❤️
I buy a peony every year. Up to four In five years of having my own garden. I have a coral tree peony and wow from a stick to year five, its over 2ft tall. Loads of blooms, I just feed it.
I’ve always loved the look of peonies but assumed something so pretty would be hard to grow and maintain. Thank you so much for all the information and encouragement. Now I’ve got to find a sunny spot and decide on a variety and color.
I was never a big fan of peonies, but I’ve been rethinking this and am on the lookout for Tree peony’s but they are hard to find. For sure giving peonies a good support is important to help them look their best and stay upright during wind & rain storms.
Peonies are my all-time favorite flower in the landscape. I have just ten, but am always on the lookout for more. I love that you can get early, mid and late bloomers to extend the season. That coral one you planted looks very similar to my favorite, 'Paula Faye." And I saw what you did, Laura. I sprinkle my garden with plants named for loved ones to remember them when I wander about it. I once heard from a landscape designer she always places peonies in her designs because even after the blooms are finished they made a nice shrub or hedge.
I don't think they grow in South Georgia, but I have come to love them. Really like the cages for them. Can think of a few other plants that can benefit from them.
@@src4409 Do you know if they are making one that will grow here? They are always trying to im prove plants (I don't know if they really do). I would like to try. Let me know if you attempt too do so.
This is a very helpful video! We just purchased three new peony plants, so it is timely, as well. I am pleased to learn about the grids. I "inherited" peonies when we moved to this colder climate (in our prior, warmer climate I grew gorgeous roses), so I did not know how to stake them. I knew nothing about peonies, but soon discovered that they are hardy and bloom like crazy, but in contrast to roses, they only bloom once. Hence, we decided to grow more to make up for that. :) You make the process of planting peonies look very doable. Thank you!
Beautiful varieties! Peonies have always been a favorite. I am so thankful to have peonies from my Grandmother & my Mom's peonies & I've left some in each home we have had.
I have tree peony's growing around a big tree stump in my front yard by the driveway. It looks so beautiful with the roses and irises growing around the garden
Hi! 💞 I just wanted to say Thank you! Since watching your videos and listening to your tips, my garden has done fabulous! I live in western NY, Rochester area, zone 5 and ALL the plants I planted last year survived!!! Wooo whooo!!! Happy Dance!!! 😊 💗🌷🌼🌺🌻🌸👍💜 Thank you so much!!! 🌷❤🌞
You took me back to my childhood... My mom grew peonies and a gorgeous rose o' sharon with a deep purple throat. I've been planning a memorial to her for a while. Just trying to locate the perfect rose o' sharon. 😊👍💖
Peonies are alls so PRETTY i know have total of 5 diffrent kinds 2 i planted back in the fall from bare root there comeing up .my others got plant from pots to the ground hope they all do well .
Thank you so much Laura for the helpful tips on peonies, I love them, especially the first type you showed us. I had never seen that flat type of cage before that’s great. Can peonies thrive in a container? Thank you so much.
I love peonies! My grandma had them on either side of her front steps and they smelled sooo good! Thanks for the great tips! I never even thought of steaking them and the do fall over the first time you get a heavy rain.
I dug up Tubers from my friends yard last fall and replanted them in my yard. Do I need to fertilize them this spring? I am in middle TN. I replanted just under 2 inches of soil. Please help. These are very special to me.
Have you done a video that addresses understanding zones? I get that the lower number refers to cold hardiness but I don’t understand the limitation of the higher number. I would love some help understanding zones...
D Celiceo some plants need a certain number of weeks with cold temperature to survive and by perennials. That is why there is a higher number on plant tags. I hope it helps!
Omg, I had these bushes that popped up in my yard this spring, and I couldn’t figure out what they were for the life of me. After your video, I’m fairly convinced they’re peonies! This is very exciting. Thank you for your videos! They’ve helped this new homeowner quite a bit! :)
which episode do you show, terracotta pot you break & make steps & add succulents, & some ornament on the top. I saw it once & I can't fine it again, started watching your youtube last week & my garden has changed million times over. thanks a million.
Always love your zone descriptions. Would it be too difficult to add if they are deer resistent or not for those of us who live with our sweet deer? So love your daily inspirational posts!! Thx!
Thank you so much for all your time and hard work putting out all your amazing videos ❤️. I recently moved to Knoxville, TN after being born and raised in San Diego (57years). I would love to plant Elephant ears and Peonies. Can you tell me when I plant the bulbs- it’s all new to me- thank you so so very much
You do NOT need to fertilize. I've had mine for years. They are enormous, beautiful and have never had anything but water and sun. Just for those ppl who are on a budget.
@@nevergiveup9321 I almost never buy fertilizer either. But now I'm wondering if my plants would flourish more with it. I mostly grow perennials and have have almost exclusively used composted manure.
@@nspector chicken manure is best,store bought stuff is garbage.stuff like miracle gro can give huge blooms but I was told in the end it is bad for the plant in the long run
Such a lovely color of pink. This must be the year of the peonies...seems everyone is growing them. I have always loved peonies but had no idea they were so easy to grow. We may be moving in a few months. Can I grow them in planters until next year? 💚🌸💗
Should work. I have kept a peony in my garage over winter until I decided where to plant it permanently. Just when I think this is the year it died I'm rewarded with stems. I've finally figured out where I'll plant it and even though it's skimpy, I have fait it will flourish...with loving care. I've also kept the growers' can with the peony in it in the ground until I'm ready to plant it permanently.
This was so helpful as I planted a peony 2 weeks ago in my backyard, not sure how much of sun it is getting at the moment. I think I may plant more next year in the front of the house as I believe it will get more sun and thrive better.
We’ve been trying to figure out why my mom’s peonies aren’t blooming this year, and I think you’ve solved it for us! I bet we forgot to prune them last year! Thank you for the info. This was perfect timing! 👩🏻🌾💕
I don't think that's the reason. Last year's stems die to the ground and new sprouts come up around them. They could be buried too deep (scoop some soil off) or just add some fertilizer or compost. It probably won't help this season, but next year....
Hi Laura, I am very new to gardening, and to be honest, I thought I disliked it. But, because of you I was inspired to start a small garden in my yard. I am so excited to work in the dirt and plant new things. I love to see my flowers blossom. I can't wait to see how the chicken run bed turns out. Thank you for your inspiration.
Wonderful info! I planted a peony years ago along the driveway, only had books to tell me what to do and this year is the first year it actually looks beautiful, likely because of all the rain. Mine is odd though, it dies back every year, but the stalks have 3 buds, the center one blooming first. So I have to put them in a bowl instead of a vase until the others bloom. 😂
@Environemtalism Oh, move them if you can to more sun. I planted them when I first started gardening and thought that sun bent around corners (or something??!). They didn't really do anything. I eventually pulled them out but I wish I'd moved them to a sunnier spot.
Thank you for this video! I can't wait to see an update. My garden is not huge, but I will find a spot for some peonies. They're my favorites. Love your videos Laura, you are such an inspiration!
Peonies are the Indiana State Flower where I live. Mine grow to nearly 4 feet tall! They are not tree peonies. Absolutely stunning flowers! Mine are about to bloom here in the next week or so! 🌸
Hi, l live in Hammond, Indiana and have beautiful pink peonies in the garden where l live. They were here when l bought the house. There are 2 deep purple/red ones in another part of the yard. Right now they are all about 10" high.....very pretty. I'd like to plant more but don't know where to get them. Thanks,🏵🌸Donna
I planted a peony last year and noticed it coming back this year! I’m so excited! My great grandmother planted her peonies between 1907-1920 and they are STILL coming back every spring.
Rochelle Hughes I love hearing stories of how long peonies have lasted over generations. I had no idea that anything other than a tree would last so long!
Peonies were planted on the grave of my great grandmother in 1946. They are still growing there.
+RetroGal Oh, that's wonderful.
Our peonies have been transplanted from parent's house 50+years & then transplanted to each house we've called home & there they've thrived. Now I think a splitting would help as they are enormous clumps.
My grandma was my inspiration for gardening. I didn’t realize it when I was young and stupid and would mow her lawn and wasn’t careful around her peonies. I made up for it though. I have about 20 varieties now. Thanks grandma!😊 I hope you’re looking down every summer!
That’s amaizng
You mean the cemetery has left them alone. My grandma's grave has peony which was her favorite flower and the cemetery dug them up and God knows what happened to them. made me so sad.
When i bought my grandma's house i got her peonies they are about 50 years old i love them dearly
Hi Laura ! I’ve been gardening for 52 years. I love your videos your family and how you so generously share all that you do. I am always amazed at your knowledge and your passion for the same things I’ve loved all my life. It’s getting more and more difficult to get down to care for my gardens but watching you in your beautiful youth get right into it, every morning I’m refreshed to get back out there again. I’m passionate about watching your videos and I really hope you continue to create them so I can vicariously enjoy you and your gardens in my declining years. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. You have brought me so many hours of pure joy I’m very grateful.
I hope you are doing good. If you are alive my love n salutations to you. If you are no more then convey my love and salutations to my mother. This world is nothing but a chimney that continuously smokes pain.
I planted a peony because of you last year, thought it hated me and decided to die and made my peace with that, but lo and behold it’s still ALIVE😭💖
Sometimes the first year after you planted them, they don't do very well or they don't bloom. I always try to wait at least 2 years after planting something to see if it's going to take off or not
They say: first year roots, second year shoots, third year blooms. Just be patient and your peony’s time will come!
@@kiddobix That’s apparently what’s going on with mine. Been 3 yrs since I planted but I've got buds!! Of course the buds have been there for WEEKS and they're just abt to open as I leave for vacation. 🤦🏼♀️ Also mine are in part shade, I've never fed them and I probably planted too deep. If only I had watched this first!!!
This was helpful. Could you please do a video on dividing peonies to make new plants?
please ❤
As a Chinese , I m so happy to see Laura plant our national flower in her garden.
Hi
I'm From Iran and We call This Flower "Chinese Rose"
Chinese national flower is tree peony
@@YL-jf1mm thx for correcting me. Now I know tree peony is Mudan （牡丹）and peony is Shaoyao（芍药）. Peony (芍药）is also popular in our country.
Proper planting depth is so important to them blooming.
I planted some peony tubers 3 years ago and they finally have buds this year. I can’t wait to see these beautiful flowers finally blooming in my garden!
I have my grandmother's peonies from her garden when she passed more than 20 years ago and they are still going strong.
+DixieGirl9876 Yes, I have a friend who has her father's peonies, and my friend is almost 80, so the peonies are over 120 years old. So nice to have that piece of them, isn't it.
Yes it is!
That's wonderful! I wish I had some from my grandmommy's garden or even my great-grandmother who was a pretty renowned gardener in her little town. I would treasure them! I am sure you do!
I love this flower We have hilly back yard garden i m bit frustrating where i can plant Peonies
I’ve learned that I should always watch your videos when I have questions about planting something. This has been the best video I’ve watched on planting peonies. You answered all my questions and the way you present things doesn’t stress me out, it inspires me instead. 😊 THANK YOU!
My husband got me a bouquet of flowers for Mother's Day and there was a peony in it...and I was thinking yesterday while looking at the flowers that I should try to plant some in the garden. Then POOF, your video popped up! Thanks, Laura!!
Peonies are my favourite flowers! Growing up in Montana they were always blooming on Memorial day.
So funny whenever I'm looking for something on plants and Garden Answer pops up, I'm like "yes!!!"
Thanks Laura, this is a great refresher video, it's been quite some time since I last planted peonies and I got 5 of them yesterday (all different) for Mother's Day! I'll head outside to start planting as soon as I comb my hair and apply a little makeup (don't want to scare the neighbors). I love all your videos!
This couldn't come at a better time. I am ready to plant my peony now!! Thank you!
I have one I've overwintered in my garage because I couldn't choose a spot for it. I think I'm ready to plant it about five years after I bought it. These are tough plants.
@@katediy4563 Thanks! It's good to know that they will survive in pots. And I'm glad I'm not the only one who is indecisive finding spots for my plants. Lol
I'm late to the party...but wanted to say that I too am indecisive on where to plant my outdoor plants! 😆😉
Like many of your viewers, I love peonies as well. I have a long row of them, mixed colors, along my driveway and across the front of the yard. They are so gorgeous when they are in bloom! I salvaged some of the tubers when an old house was being torn down and some others a friend was removing from her old house yard. They were very old when I got them and I have had them for over 20 years and moved them 3 times as I have moved houses. If I have to go, they’re coming with me! I have the grid type supports I got at the dollar store probably 10 years ago.
Let me just say without even listening to this video that I love, love, love peonies. Good information. Thank you.
Oh MY WORD, the blue with the yellow and now the coral... what a treat for the eyes that's going to be
Southeastern Michigan experienced -50 windchill this past winter and my peonies came through like a champ.
Same! North central Michigan here; we got down to at least -22°F (regular temp, not wind chill). Isn't it amazing how much temperature extremes our plants can take in crazy Michigan weather?!
Sweet Stuff Absolutely astonished. We only had for two days but ‘yikes’ what a winter.
Same! Kalamazoo here; SOOO grateful for the frequent snow cover to protect; plus, I added tad more mulch last fall. Such a joy/surprize to see these troopers return! Btw, I am rethinking how deep I plant them; I do about 1/2 to 1 inch but perhaps 2 inches prudent?
You are the cutest, prettiest young lady who knows her flowers,gardening, etc…thanks for sharing all you do🎈
This was the very first video I ever watched on your channel and I had to come back and watch again because it started my gardening journey both flowers and vegetables and I just want to say Thankyou!
After a hard day at work (or just a bad day) I love to come home and find a video from you! A cup of tea and Garden Answer is just what the Doctor ordered! Thanks so much to you and your husband for all your wonderful videos! And I can't wait to see the rest of the chicken run videos!
My peonies are beautiful and I used the rings to stake them, but the rain always makes them droop. This information is great.
I inherited my grandmother's peonies. I have transplanted some of them to other areas of the yard, and they are doing very well and multiplying. Your video was very helpful.
Love them , they were in my wedding bouquet 🥰🥰🥰 just discovered they do well here in Tulsa OK 🥰 mentioned it to my husband and I see he ordered some for me to plant 🥰 it’s a surprise though 🤫😁
We used to have a Peony plant at our old house. When we sold it and moved here it got transplanted. It grew wonderfully for 25 years. This spring I had to have the area where they grew dug up...we had roots from other bushes in our weeping tiles...which caused a ground water flood in our basement. I forgot to dig up some of the tubers. I guess they were distroyed in the process. My Hosta survived. I'd like to get another Peony plant for the front garden this fall. Thanks for the information about them. Your garden looks beautiful. 👏
You are an excellent teacher!
I am watching and learning and planning...
I wish you could come and make my yard and garden beautiful!!!
I love peonies and what great colors you chose. Coffee with Laura and a nice start to my work week, thanks for all the information!
Me too, I was thinking about trying to grow them from seed but I think ill start of with tubers or bushes
Just don’t be disappointed when they don’t perform so well the first year because I almost gave up on mine and boy did they repay my patients this year
That’s so exciting 😊 congratulations 🎉
I LOVE peonies. By far, my favorite flower all around!
I could watch her videos all day. Excellent information and a pleasant disposition.
I’ve always loved them. My Nonna has them growing right by the entrance we use into her home. These are beautiful too! On my list!
Thanks for the tips. I have a 25ft oval of pink, deep pink, white and 2 purple Peonies. It is packed when in bloom and the smell is fantastic. I don't have hoops but with so many in the oval I don't have as much of a problem with heads falling over. Just some around the outside edge especially during a heavy rain. Funny though I do have a blue Rose of Sharron bush in the center of it all.
2 cm below I thought in UK though . ❤
I know this is a old one but it is a good one! I just bought my first peonies and they happen to be bulbs and I am planting them today and was so thinkful you had a video for the same thing!!! You give me confidence to do things I probably wouldn't do on my own!!! Thank you!
Love, love, love peonies. I also love that support system you showed, I will look for it because we end up using individual stakes for our flowers. I also learned something about the airflow, because each year I cut back the foliage really really early because it always looks burnt and mildewy, despite incredible health of everything else around them. Thanks for your teachings.
Hey. I know it be almost a year. Can you do a follow up on these peonies. Please.
yes please
I’ve used the stake rings. But what I find works great is just green twine. When the plant starts to grow I tie a piece of twine around the plant to support the plant. Then as it grows I add one more closer to the flower heads. It supports the flower heads and doesn’t show. After the flowers are spent I cut it off. I’ve never had them fall even in storms.
Perfect timing, I have 5 peonies coming up for the first time since I planted them 2 or 3 years ago. Very exciting and your information helped reaffirm what I thought the care is for them. Thanks
Planters looks awesome with your choice of plants.
Wish I could grow peonies in Houston. My grandfather could just smile at them and they would grow and bloom!!🥰
Love the grid which I have not seen. The rain has beaten mine down so your advice on deadheading is very timely! 🌺
I got mine from Gardener's Supply.
🌸 🌿These are really tough and hardy plants. My Mom has a peony that she started from her Grandmother’s peony. Mom planted hers in the ‘80s. The original peony is close to if not over 100 years old now and still blooming. Amazing “old-timey” plants. Here in Tennessee, you can see these blooming in fields that were next to homesteads that are long gone. 🌸🌿
That's so neat!! 😃
I love your channel, I get so many ideas from them. Seeing the plant and bulb varieties in a landscape has really upped my game for choosing plants for my garden. I too live in the high desert, Denver can be a bit of a challenge. Hot and dry with brutal hot sun in the summer, loads of snow and cold dry winters, I have killed so many plants. Hearing your experience has helped so much. Thank you from the roots of my gardening heart.
I have been following you Laura in various videos. Must say I've learned so much from you. I have seven peony bushes and they are doing well. Have been bringing lots inside to make my floral arrangements to enjoy. Will be splitting some of them so that I have more in my garden. I am from Brampton, Ontario, Canada. Happy summer!
Thank you for this! I noticed a few weeks back peonies popping up in the yard of my new home. I can't wait for them to bloom!
What luck! How lovely 🥰
Your timing is perfect! I just bought two potted peonies, Sara Berhardt and Edulis Superba. And I was wondering how or if I should amend the soil. I also still have a bare root Green Lotus peony that I bought back in March and it's still sitting in my refrigerator drawer! I was afraid I had ruined it, but I'm going to be planting it...just as soon as it stops raining here. There is nothing like a beautiful bouquet of peonies from one's garden, love them.
I have a Saran Bernhardt, too. Heavenly fragrance! Good for you!
Green Lotus was my wishlist peony! I got a tiny tuber three years ago. This year it's finally going to bloom and I couldn't be more excited!
@@kyrad6543 Wonderful! I'm very curious about how fragrant it is. But 3 years, yikes, gardening requires so much patience! I have never planted a bare root peony and I didn't know how long they take to establish and start blooming.
@@christinepops5100 I was fortunate enough to get the Green Lotus start from a friend who has a huge peony collection. There's another green peony that I want as well. It's called Green Halo.
My in-laws lived on our property and planted Peonies! They are still growing on our home farm after over 40 years.
Favorite from my childhood ❤️ planted 3 tubors this spring so far only 2 made it. Have others in my garden that have beautiful blooms but no smell so this year looking to plant new ones and aroma is what I am looking for ❤️
I buy a peony every year. Up to four In five years of having my own garden. I have a coral tree peony and wow from a stick to year five, its over 2ft tall. Loads of blooms, I just feed it.
I’ve always loved the look of peonies but assumed something so pretty would be hard to grow and maintain. Thank you so much for all the information and encouragement. Now I’ve got to find a sunny spot and decide on a variety and color.
You'll be smitten and then keep adding to your collection...as I have been.
I was never a big fan of peonies, but I’ve been rethinking this and am on the lookout for Tree peony’s but they are hard to find. For sure giving peonies a good support is important to help them look their best and stay upright during wind & rain storms.
Peonies are my all-time favorite flower in the landscape. I have just ten, but am always on the lookout for more. I love that you can get early, mid and late bloomers to extend the season. That coral one you planted looks very similar to my favorite, 'Paula Faye." And I saw what you did, Laura. I sprinkle my garden with plants named for loved ones to remember them when I wander about it.
I once heard from a landscape designer she always places peonies in her designs because even after the blooms are finished they made a nice shrub or hedge.
I don't think they grow in South Georgia, but I have come to love them. Really like the cages for them. Can think of a few other plants that can benefit from them.
Ellen Gill I'm in South Georgia too. Moved from Indiana where I had beautiful peonies and wanted to grow some here
@@src4409 Do you know if they are making one that will grow here? They are always trying to im
prove plants (I don't know if they really do). I would like to try. Let me know if you attempt too do so.
This is a very helpful video! We just purchased three new peony plants, so it is timely, as well. I am pleased to learn about the grids. I "inherited" peonies when we moved to this colder climate (in our prior, warmer climate I grew gorgeous roses), so I did not know how to stake them. I knew nothing about peonies, but soon discovered that they are hardy and bloom like crazy, but in contrast to roses, they only bloom once. Hence, we decided to grow more to make up for that. :) You make the process of planting peonies look very doable. Thank you!
Beautiful varieties! Peonies have always been a favorite. I am so thankful to have peonies from my Grandmother & my Mom's peonies & I've left some in each home we have had.
very beautiful the blooms are amazing looking I love the color
They also dry beautifully. I cut mine at their peak then hang in a cool dark place upside down.
I have tree peony's growing around a big tree stump in my front yard by the driveway. It looks so beautiful with the roses and irises growing around the garden
Hi! 💞
I just wanted to say Thank you!
Since watching your videos and listening to your tips, my garden has done fabulous! I live in western NY, Rochester area, zone 5 and ALL the plants I planted last year survived!!!
Wooo whooo!!!
Happy Dance!!! 😊
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Thank you so much!!! 🌷❤🌞
You took me back to my childhood... My mom grew peonies and a gorgeous rose o' sharon with a deep purple throat. I've been planning a memorial to her for a while. Just trying to locate the perfect rose o' sharon. 😊👍💖
So true that they are an awesome beginner shrub. I've had mine 20 years.
Total zone envy here. One of my absolute one of my favorites. So wish I could grow them here in Central Louisiana
Peonies are alls so PRETTY i know have total of 5 diffrent kinds 2 i planted back in the fall from bare root there comeing up .my others got plant from pots to the ground hope they all do well .
Thank you so much Laura for the helpful tips on peonies, I love them, especially the first type you showed us. I had never seen that flat type of cage before that’s great. Can peonies thrive in a container? Thank you so much.
I love peonies! My grandma had them on either side of her front steps and they smelled sooo good! Thanks for the great tips! I never even thought of steaking them and the do fall over the first time you get a heavy rain.
What pretty flowers 🌹 beautiful planted
Colors Pink I Love 💕
Peonies are my absolute favorite flower! Love this video me can't wait to get more in my garden!!!
I dug up Tubers from my friends yard last fall and replanted them in my yard. Do I need to fertilize them this spring? I am in middle TN. I replanted just under 2 inches of soil. Please help. These are very special to me.
Have you done a video that addresses understanding zones? I get that the lower number refers to cold hardiness but I don’t understand the limitation of the higher number. I would love some help understanding zones...
D Celiceo some plants need a certain number of weeks with cold temperature to survive and by perennials. That is why there is a higher number on plant tags. I hope it helps!
Could you make a video with your peonies and how to propagate? I’d love to spread the love 😄
First time to see this kind of peonies here it is very rare to get...if I get peonies I would love to plant....ur flowers are awesome ❤️❤️❤️
Omg, I had these bushes that popped up in my yard this spring, and I couldn’t figure out what they were for the life of me. After your video, I’m fairly convinced they’re peonies! This is very exciting. Thank you for your videos! They’ve helped this new homeowner quite a bit! :)
which episode do you show, terracotta pot you break & make steps & add succulents, & some ornament on the top. I saw it once & I can't fine it again, started watching your youtube last week & my garden has changed million times over. thanks a million.
Peony, tullips, rose, are my look forward to. Looking forward to see my wild flower annual mix bloom.thank you for sharing!
Love Peonies! I have 6, and they have fat buds ready to pop open soon. My favorite though, are my pink Itoh peonies! Stunning.
Everything in your garden us inspiring ! I bought 3 potted peonies from my local Costco this spring: coral, white , red. Beautiful blooms !
Peonies are my favorite!
Gorgeous peonies!! On my list of flowers to grow!
Always love your zone descriptions. Would it be too difficult to add if they are deer resistent or not for those of us who live with our sweet deer? So love your daily inspirational posts!! Thx!
C.M. Hansen The deer do not bother them here in GA.
If you grate a bar of Irish Spring soap, and sprinkle it around the base of your plant, the deer will not eat it. 😊
Thank you so much for all your time and hard work putting out all your amazing videos ❤️. I recently moved to Knoxville, TN after being born and raised in San Diego (57years). I would love to plant Elephant ears and Peonies. Can you tell me when I plant the bulbs- it’s all new to me- thank you so so very much
You do NOT need to fertilize. I've had mine for years. They are enormous, beautiful and have never had anything but water and sun. Just for those ppl who are on a budget.
+Izby do you put compost in/on your soil? Just curious.
Throw banana peel,eggshells n other compost.i never buy fertilizer
@@nevergiveup9321 I almost never buy fertilizer either. But now I'm wondering if my plants would flourish more with it. I mostly grow perennials and have have almost exclusively used composted manure.
@@nspector chicken manure is best,store bought stuff is garbage.stuff like miracle gro can give huge blooms but I was told in the end it is bad for the plant in the long run
Same with mine lol
Such a lovely color of pink. This must be the year of the peonies...seems everyone is growing them. I have always loved peonies but had no idea they were so easy to grow. We may be moving in a few months. Can I grow them in planters until next year? 💚🌸💗
Should work. I have kept a peony in my garage over winter until I decided where to plant it permanently. Just when I think this is the year it died I'm rewarded with stems. I've finally figured out where I'll plant it and even though it's skimpy, I have fait it will flourish...with loving care. I've also kept the growers' can with the peony in it in the ground until I'm ready to plant it permanently.
This was so helpful as I planted a peony 2 weeks ago in my backyard, not sure how much of sun it is getting at the moment. I think I may plant more next year in the front of the house as I believe it will get more sun and thrive better.
Love peonies! Just moved to Virginia, and my mother-in-law sent us some to plant. I'm going to use your helpful tips, thanks!
We’ve been trying to figure out why my mom’s peonies aren’t blooming this year, and I think you’ve solved it for us! I bet we forgot to prune them last year! Thank you for the info. This was perfect timing! 👩🏻🌾💕
I don't think that's the reason. Last year's stems die to the ground and new sprouts come up around them. They could be buried too deep (scoop some soil off) or just add some fertilizer or compost. It probably won't help this season, but next year....
Hi Laura, I am very new to gardening, and to be honest, I thought I disliked it. But, because of you I was inspired to start a small garden in my yard. I am so excited to work in the dirt and plant new things. I love to see my flowers blossom. I can't wait to see how the chicken run bed turns out. Thank you for your inspiration.
Wonderful info! I planted a peony years ago along the driveway, only had books to tell me what to do and this year is the first year it actually looks beautiful, likely because of all the rain. Mine is odd though, it dies back every year, but the stalks have 3 buds, the center one blooming first. So I have to put them in a bowl instead of a vase until the others bloom. 😂
I looove peonies! I’d love to see an update on how these are doing!
They are my favourite flower and luv the smell too- thanx for sharing
Gorgous Laura. Thanks for this lesson. Just beautiful.
Thanks Laura, I loved the slower pace of this video so I could see you plant each Peony. I will definitely try this plant.
Very informative and those rings are nice. Thanks!
I planted peonies in bulbs, but now I don’t think they’ll have enough sun. But they are truly gorgeous. It was my wedding flower ☺️
@Environemtalism Oh, move them if you can to more sun. I planted them when I first started gardening and thought that sun bent around corners (or something??!). They didn't really do anything. I eventually pulled them out but I wish I'd moved them to a sunnier spot.
NSpector thanks for tip, I must save them!
Did you ever take a photo of these peonies this summer? I’m wondering how well they performed. Peonies remind me of my grandma 💛
Thank you for this video! I can't wait to see an update. My garden is not huge, but I will find a spot for some peonies. They're my favorites. Love your videos Laura, you are such an inspiration!
We lovethem ours are nearly ready to flower.. andso are the big poppies...
Peonies are the Indiana State Flower where I live. Mine grow to nearly 4 feet tall! They are not tree peonies. Absolutely stunning flowers! Mine are about to bloom here in the next week or so! 🌸
Hi, l live in Hammond, Indiana and have beautiful pink peonies in the garden where l live. They were here when l bought the house.
There are 2 deep purple/red ones in another part of the yard.
Right now they are all about 10" high.....very pretty. I'd like to plant more but don't know where to get them. Thanks,🏵🌸Donna
@@donnamarie4443 I would try a local garden center. More likely to have Peonies than big box stores
@@NatureMan1 thanks for the info!