Peony
Information
We hope
that you can
find all the
peony information
you need on
our website.
If by chance
you still cannot
find what you
are looking
for, we invite
you to call
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at 1-860-283-1042.
At Cricket
Hill Garden,
we strive to
provide the
most exceptional
customer service
to people who
buy our peonies
as well as
to people who
are just interested
in learning
a bit more
about peonies.
Peonies are
our passion,
and we enjoy
sharing our
passion with
others.
Basic
peony information
typically covers
such matters
as transplanting
peonies, sunlight,
water, soil,
and the diverse
varieties of
peonies. Tree
peonies grow
in USDA Zones
4 through 9
in the United
States, which
range from
southern Minnesota
to California.
Tree peonies
thrive under
the right conditions,
which means
they require
high quality
soil, excellent
water drainage,
and the right
amount of sunlight.
If
you want your
tree peonies
to thrive,
they must have
at least 4
to 5 hours
of sunlight
each day, with
morning sun
being the best.
If your peonies
get too much
sun, the flowers
will quickly
fade, and if
they get too
little sun,
the flowers
won't bloom
to their maximum
ability. Dappled
sun works well
for tree peonies,
as these plants
were originally
found in nature
on Chinese
hillsides.
Over-watering
will destroy
the root system
of your peonies;
therefore you
need to make
certain that
there is adequate
drainage.
Herbaceous
peonies have
a range of
USDA Zones
3 through 8.
Warmer climates
in Zone 9 will
not likely
have good success
of flowering,
because herbaceous
peonies prefer
colder winters.
These peonies
also prefer
full sun, or
at minimum
6 hours a day
to bloom well.
Herbaceous
peonies also
seem slightly
more tolerant
of wetness,
but would prefer
excellent soil
drainage.
Important
Peony Information
Peonies can sustain themselves on little water once they are fully established,
so it is important that you do not plant them near any automatic sprinkler
systems that will drench the root system. The soil should have a pH level
between 6.5 and 7.0 for optimal growth. When you take this peony information
to heart and follow our directions for growing healthy peonies, you will
get infinite enjoyment from your garden. Each spring, your peonies will bloom
and open up into the most spectacular flowers that exude a most exquisite
fragrance. Your tender loving care now will pay off in spades later. Call
us if you have any questions about properly caring for your beautiful peonies.
