How To Support Peonies

Peony cages keep peonies from falling over.
Wire tomato cages are perfect for supporting small peonies.
DIY plant support frame using tall plant stakes for large peony bush.
Using plastic ties to make plant supports for peonies.
Tie up peonies using plastic plant ties and stakes.

Should peonies be staked?
Why are my peonies drooping?
Are coffee grounds good for peonies?
Should I deadhead peonies?
How do you keep peonies blooming all summer?
Is Epsom salt good for peonies?
Should peonies be cut back after blooming?
Do peonies multiply?
How can I make my peonies bloom more?
What's the best fertilizer for peonies?
What can I plant next to peonies?

Should peonies be staked?

Nearly all peonies benefit from staking, or placing metal or wooden supports around the plant. Stake the peonies early in their growing season as the shoots begin to emerge.

Why are my peonies drooping?

Peonies are drooping darlings with huge flower heads and arching stems. They often need help standing upright, somewhat like Happy Hour retirees. This nodding behavior may be due to the big blooms, but it could also indicate the plant needs water.

Are coffee grounds good for peonies?

Coffee Grounds and Peonies

There is a lot of discussion around whether coffee grounds are a reliable natural type of fertilizer for plants. In regards to peonies, it is best to stay away from pouring your used coffee grounds on the soil around peonies and other perennial flowers.

Should I deadhead peonies?

Regular deadheading directs energy into stronger growth and more flowers. Once the flowers are pollinated; seed heads, pods or capsules form at the expense of further growth and flower development. It can prevent plants with numerous petals, such as peonies, some camellias and many roses, scattering debris widely.

How do you keep peonies blooming all summer?

When you're ready to have a blossoming peony, remove the bud from the fridge, remove the plastic wrap from the stem, and place it in a vase with room temperature water. Your peony should bloom within 8 – 24 hours. Peony buds will last in the fridge for 8 – 12 weeks. Enjoy!

Is Epsom salt good for peonies?

Control of botrytis in peonies is a long term battle. ... Add Magnesium (Epsom salt) to the Botrytis spray to harden off the plants. In the fall the fungus will form winter spores which will winter over in between the soil and air.

Should peonies be cut back after blooming?

Only remove the spent blooms, and don't cut away any foliage (the plant will need those leaves to help build up flowers for next year). For herbaceous peonies, you can cut the whole plant to the ground after a fall frost has killed off the foliage. Then, in the spring new growth will appear from the roots.

Do peonies multiply?

The only way to multiply peony plants is to divide peonies. ... These will actually be the part that comes through the ground after planting and forms a new peony plant when you divide peonies. After rinsing, you should leave the roots in the shade so they soften up a bit. They will be easier to cut.

How can I make my peonies bloom more?

Plant peonies at the right depth and, for most varieties, in full sun. If the site is too shady for your peonies, consider moving the plants to encourage flower production. However, a little afternoon shade can help prolong blooms once opened, so the ideal site offers a bit of protection from the heat of the day.

What's the best fertilizer for peonies?

A bulb fertilizer, perennial fertilizer, or 10-20-20 is a good option. Use a fertilizer low in nitrogen to prevent the peony from putting up too much dense, leafy growth and to encourage blooms. Fertilize first thing in the spring, when you see new shoots starting to come out of the ground.

What can I plant next to peonies?

They do not flower the first year of planting, and may take up to two years to produce their showy, fragrant blooms. Peonies enjoy plenty of companion plants, including Alliums, Bearded Irises (Iris germanica), Siberian Irises (Iris siberica), Columbines (Aquilegia), Spring Bulbs, Roses and small shrubs and trees.