It’s peony(Paeonia) time here in North Carolina.

I love all types.  Singles, semi-doubles and doubles.

The doubles are trouble though.

They have such heavy blooms that they have to be staked.  Otherwise they dip down to the ground, especially after a rain.

I keep a supply of green stakes with open-ringed tops for this purpose.

Peonies like full sun and well-drained acidic soil.  They do not like to be divided.

If you must, divide them in  the fall.  Plant shallow.   Side dress with compost.

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