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    Old 05-21-2011, 02:57 PM
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    In the fall devide the plant, and look up how deep the plants should be. If it's too deep it won't flower. In spring, use lime and fertilizer. Ues stakes to hold plants upright Good luck
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    Old 05-21-2011, 03:54 PM
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    I know this will sound odd, but pesticide was the problem for my mom's peonies. When she stopped using pesticides and the ants ran all over the peonies they bloomed like crazy. Do not know why, maybe they pollinated it, but that is what worked for her. ;)
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    Old 05-21-2011, 07:24 PM
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    They may be planted too deep. Also give them some bone meal in the Fall - work into soil around base of plant. I do this every year and always have gorgeous peonies.
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    Old 05-21-2011, 08:33 PM
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    They probably need to be divided, needs to be done every so many years. Same for daffodils.
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    Old 05-21-2011, 09:12 PM
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    A warning - DO NOT BRING THEM IN YOUR HOUSE. Ants, ants, ants all over the place.
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    Old 05-22-2011, 06:50 AM
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    Are they planted too deeply, maybe? Peonies like to be just under the soil, as they need the sun on their roots to bloom properly.
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    Old 05-22-2011, 03:03 PM
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    They are very perticular on how deep they are planted. I have 1 bush that has been her for 28 plus years and blooms are just beautiful. I will put feed on them and that is all I do. In the fall I will cut back to the ground.
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    Old 05-22-2011, 05:30 PM
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    Originally Posted by Opal Jane
    I'm not sure what the problem is but I do know that peonies need ants.
    I've heard that also and a friend of mine had a few plants which bloomed beautifully... and they were so full of gorgeous color..... and also were full of ants !!!!!!!!!
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    Old 05-22-2011, 05:37 PM
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    Originally Posted by mimom
    my SIL has 2 peonie plants that only have one bud each again this year, these are quite large plants. She has another plant in a different bed with the same sun exposure that is going great. What could be the problem
    I planted three, got one peony on one bush the 2nd year, this year, the third, they are looking great, I think I might get 10+ off all three.
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    Old 05-22-2011, 05:52 PM
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    The number one reason for bloomless 'pineys' is planting too deeply. And, yes, WOOD ashes are great side dressing for pineys and lilacs, too.
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