John,
I love Peonies but not ever, and I have tried to grow them (at least six time) but to no avail. I wanted a pink one where Wiki has the white.
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I bought at least six roots over six years. Oh the leaves grow great then the aggro sets in
It gives me a pinhead bud and no more, its gone then. I feed them, water them. I would'nt say I moved house districts just for them but I bought another root when I moved to my new bungalow, I am aware of burying too deep, must keep them watered, must feed.
I suspect another two years before I know if I have been successful in a new area.
Yours are lovely. Cutting the story short. I had bought three roots and gave my sister one, hers is still flowering with blooms like footballs.
No justice...sad..