Tree
peonies prefer dry, cool weather. Tree peonies will bloom
in the springtime, once the temperature has been warmer for
an extended period of time. In southern areas, where there
is heavy rainfall and temperatures often above ninety degrees
in the summer, tree peonies will be able to grow and bloom
in the spring provided they are given good ventilation and
drainage, as well as partial shade.
Tree
peonies can be grown in full sun to partial sun, and require
at least four to five hours of direct sunlight daily. They
require good drainage, as both tree and herbaceous peonies
are very susceptible to root rot. It is best to plant them
on a gentle slope or in a raised flowerbed. Tree peonies must
be protected in the winter for colder zones, such as three
and four. Using a wire cage filled with leaves or hay will
do this. When the plants are small, they can also be covered
with snow.
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a tree peony does not bloom on the first year, there is nothing
to worry about. Some varieties take a few years to grow accustomed
to a new environment. Once established, each year will provide
an abundance of beautiful flowers. When extra care is taken,
tree peonies can last over a hundred years. In China, there
are tree peonies still thriving that are seven hundred years
old.
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