Bare Root Peonies

Peonies bloom most prolifically if left to grow undisturbed in the same location for many years so.

Bare root peonies.

Peonies are often sold without a pot as bare root plants. The majority of herbaceous peonies prefer a neutral or slightly alkaline soil. Dig an 18 inch deep hole for each peony root spacing the holes 3 feet apart for herbaceous peonies or 4 feet apart. Plant peonies in a rich but well drained soil in a position of full sun.

Give each plant an area about. Our divisions are mostly from 3 4 year plants. They are easy to put into the ground but remember to shake off the peatmoss that they are often packed in. How to plant bare root peonies 1.

Select a sunny location for your peony with good drainage and plenty of air circulation. Bare root peonies are grown in holland and delivered to your greenhouse. To plant a bare root herbaceous peony in the fall. Loosen the soil to an 18 inch depth in a full sun garden bed using a spade or power tiller.

If planted too deeply they will not bloom. Remove the wrapping. Growing instructions planting instructions for your bare root peonies. Avoid planting these often expensive plants in a waterlogged soil.

Supplies of bare root peonies are limited to divisions available from stock. The bare root peonies are shipped during the months of october november and december for late orders. The peony farm brooks gardens we are peony growers and offer a large variety of bare root peonies for your gardens and landscapes. Bare root peonies planting peonies peony depth of planting woodland peonies.

Plant 2 3 apart a few inches deep. Choose a site with well drained soil away from the competing roots of trees and shrubs. To learn more about this program including varieties minimums and availability please contact your flamingo holland sales manager. We have specialized in growing these magnificent plants since 2000.

Check out our current offerings in the peony catalog.