Learn to plant your own peonies in northern climates
Peonies thrive in winter chill zones like 3 and up, with 2 to 4 foot stems and 8 inch blooms. Choose a site with 6 hours sunlight, good drainage, and avoid large trees. Prepare soil 11/2 feet deep with peat moss, top soil, compost, and bone meal. Transplant depth crowns eyes 1 to 2 inches below soil. expect 2–3 year bloom. container plants may flower sooner. Water well after planting and apply bone meal in early spring. For garden questions email sister barb2002 yahoo.ca.