Transplanting peonies

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  1. msannette

    msannette Member

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    I need to transplant my peony, which has not bloomed since I moved it to it's
    new spot, three years ago. I have determined that it's too shady where it
    presently sits. A coworker told me that I should have transplanted it, last month.
    I'm in Zone 7. Can I still fool the plant and transplant it now?
     
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    Takana_Hana Active Member 10 Years

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    yes yes yes!!! fall is the best time to plant/transplant peonies... ignore your co worker, put it in full sun or halfsun half shade
     
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    Thanks for the response! Aye, I'll be transplanting it, this weekend, then, in a particularly sunny spot that I have chosen.
     
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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Will also fail to flower if too deep or too small.
     
  5. Eric La Fountaine

    Eric La Fountaine Contributor Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Just want to reiterate the "not too deep." That is the most common reason for peonies failing to flower. The top of the crown should be just below the surface, an inch should be good. They don't really like to move either, so try to pick a place where it can stay.
     
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    It is very likely that "too deep" was one of my transplanting downfalls, in addition to
    too much shade. I'll take particular care to remember that. Thanks for the helpful
    responses!
     
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    Newt Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Thanks for the advice and the link, Newt. I have gotten it transplated to a much
    better spot, and, I'll be looking for big gorgeous blooms in a few years.

    Annette
     
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    Newt Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    You are so very welcome! Enjoy.

    Newt
     

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