Making A Dive to Replant Peonies

 

I’m just on schedule   Hubby always cut back my peonies!!!

September is time to replant

Choose a bright, full-sun location for your transplanted peonies, which will give you the biggest and best blooms and strongest stems. "Full sun is also a must for peonies to develop strong stems to hold the big flowers upright," Kubes says. "Even a little shade will increase the likelihood that your peony stems will flop when they bloom."

Peonies prefer well-drained soil, and are drought-tolerant once established. They also require exposure to cold temperatures to spur the growth of their shoots in spring. "Poor soil is generally not a problem for peonies—they adapt well," says Kubes.

While the exact transplant date can vary by region, weather is a good indicator of when to transplant peonies. "Cooler temperatures help keep the plants from being even more traumatized by extended hot weather," says Adelman. "Keeping an eye on weather patterns for the initial cool-off is the best guide on when to transplant." You can also monitor the color of the plant's leaves—transplanting is typically safe when the foliage fades from green to brown.