THE PEONY GARDENER'S HANDBOOK

A Complete Guide to Planting, Dividing, Feeding, Supporting, Seasonal Care, Troubleshooting, and Growing Magnificent Peony Blooms

von Elena W. Miller

122 Seiten, Taschenbuch

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Grow magnificent peonies with strong crowns, sturdy stems, and dependable flowers that improve with age.The Peony Gardener's Handbook is a practical guide to planting, dividing, feeding, supporting, seasonal care, troubleshooting, containers, cut flowers, and long-term peony cultivation.Peonies can remain productive for decades, but successful flowering begins with correct planting depth, good drainage, enough sunlight, healthy roots, moderate fertility, and thoughtful seasonal care.Inside, you'll learn how to: - Choose herbaceous, tree, and intersectional or Itoh peonies- Select cultivars for bloom season, fragrance, stem strength, and garden size- Plant bare-root peonies at the correct crown and eye depth- Establish container-grown plants without burying the crown- Prepare deep, well-drained soil for long-term growth- Water deeply without encouraging root or crown rot- Feed moderately without producing weak leafy growth- Install supports before heavy flowers begin to bend stems- Manage side buds, deadheading, and post-bloom foliage- Divide and move mature peonies during dormancy- Grow peonies from seed and understand seedling variation- Grow compact peonies successfully in containers- Recognize aphids, thrips, mites, slugs, and other pests- Troubleshoot Botrytis, mildew, bud blast, poor flowering, and root problems- Harvest peonies for arrangements and refrigerated bud storage The guide also covers warm- and cold-climate strategies, winter care, flower forms, soil testing, long-term collection records, disease prevention, and garden design.Safety Note: Peonies are ornamental plants. Some plant material may cause stomach upset if eaten, and sap may irritate sensitive skin.Plant shallowly where appropriate, support early, preserve healthy foliage after bloom, and enjoy magnificent peonies for years to come.

• Reihe: Independently published
• ISBN: 9798175346122
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 18.09.2026
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Independently published