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How to Plant Peonies

Planting the right way can improve your odds of getting those glorious blooms

with Barbara Pierson

Length: 4:25

Peonies are among the most beloved herbaceous plants, but they can also be one of the most frustrating. It's not unusual for many gardeners to complain about their absence of blooms. While planting peonies in the proper conditions is important, most peonies hold back on blooming because they don’t like how they’ve been planted. To learn how to improve the odds of getting those glorious blooms, check out the following video on how to plant peonies.

Shot by: Kate Geruntho; Edited by Cari Delahanty