{"id":33283,"date":"2021-06-14T10:00:31","date_gmt":"2021-06-14T15:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/b48db82f22.nxcli.net\/?p=33283"},"modified":"2025-08-27T10:00:05","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T15:00:05","slug":"guide-to-growing-peonies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/platthillnursery.com\/guide-to-growing-peonies\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to Growing Prolific Peonies"},"content":{"rendered":"

Peonies have been cultivated for thousands of years, and for good reasons. Their massive blooms are some of the most impressive of all the spring and early summer. It doesn\u2019t take much know-how to make these perennials happy. In fact, they\u2019re easy to maintain and they supply ample blossoms for cut-flowers as well!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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When Do Peonies Bloom?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n
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The massive, ruffled blooms bring any flower border or walkway to life.<\/span><\/em><\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Peonies are one of the final jewels of spring, blooming in mid-May and June. Unlike a rose, peonies do not bloom continuously all summer, even with deadheading. Their window is usually about six weeks of blooming, but that can be extended by growing varieties with different bloom times.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Perfect Place for Peonies<\/h2>\n

The massive, ruffled blooms bring any flower border or walkway to life.<\/span> They\u2019re a perfect compliment to <\/span>roses<\/span><\/a>, irises, or other perennials. After their exuberant spring blooming, the stately green leaves make a handsome shrub all summer. Since peonies don\u2019t like to be transplanted, it\u2019s best to plant them in a spot where they can flourish from the get-go.<\/span>
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