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Peony dying #872555
Asked June 11, 2024, 9:20 AM EDT
Coos County Oregon
Expert Response
It's not a clear enough photo to show if there is any sign of fungal infection (black dots or spots in the yellow/brown areas). If you see this, you should remove the affected leaves, clean up any old leaves under the peony, keep the foliage dry when watering, and continue spraying with a fungicide (like Neem or copper-based) to help prevent infection of other leaves.
Thank you so much, Bill. It does looks as though there are some kind of spots on the back of the leaves (not black…kind of cream-colored).
I understand that you’re not supposed to plant roses where a rosebush was growing before. Might that also be true of planting a peony where a rosebush has been before?
Phyllis
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Very good info. Thank you, Bill. I’m guessing that’s what’s going on. That rose wasn’t in the best of health and that’s why I finally just pulled it out (it was pretty small, actually). Yes, I’ve been thinking about replanting the beleaguered peony, if it isn’t too far gone. I’ll give it a try and be diligent about the watering.
Thank you, again.
Best wishes,
Phyllis
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