Small peony flowers - Ask Extension
My peony flowers are small, the plant is 20+ years old. I do fertilize and it gets plenty of water. Someone suggested that I split the plant but I see...
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Asked June 23, 2024, 2:08 PM EDT
My peony flowers are small, the plant is 20+ years old. I do fertilize and it gets plenty of water. Someone suggested that I split the plant but I see peony bushes that have huge flowers at the cemetery and I’m sure they have never been split. Any suggestions?
Weld County Colorado
Expert Response
Peonies are such beautiful flowers!
Colorado State University Extension suggests:
Herbaceous peonies can also fail to bloom well if they are planted in too much shade. If plants are planted too deep, they may not flower well.
Plants that have received too much nitrogen fertilizer will put on foliar growth instead of flowers. You may want to check the fertilizer label to see the amount of nitrogen your plants may have received, especially if you have been using the same stuff for years.
Here is a link to research-based information from CSU Extension: https://planttalk.colostate.edu/topics/annuals-perennials/1042-peony/
If you have additional questions or concerns, Ms. Martens, please do not hesitate to contact CSU Extension again.
Sue, Weld County Colorado Master Gardener
Colorado State University Extension suggests:
Herbaceous peonies can also fail to bloom well if they are planted in too much shade. If plants are planted too deep, they may not flower well.
Plants that have received too much nitrogen fertilizer will put on foliar growth instead of flowers. You may want to check the fertilizer label to see the amount of nitrogen your plants may have received, especially if you have been using the same stuff for years.
Here is a link to research-based information from CSU Extension: https://planttalk.colostate.edu/topics/annuals-perennials/1042-peony/
If you have additional questions or concerns, Ms. Martens, please do not hesitate to contact CSU Extension again.
Sue, Weld County Colorado Master Gardener
