Hey everyone! I've got three peonies planted in a foundation garden, but here's the issue: one is thriving in the sun, growing about 3 feet tall and blooming beautifully, while the other two have been completely overshadowed by a nearby hydrangea. They haven't bloomed in years and just grow weak stems every season (around 15 years now!). Since I've removed a big tree in my backyard, I'm thinking about moving those two peonies to a sunnier location. I've heard that moving peonies isn't a great idea, but I'm determined to give it a shot! Do you have any tips to help with this big transplant to increase my chances of success? Thanks in advance!
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I've moved plenty of peonies and haven't had any problems. Just try to keep the rhizomes and soil intact as much as possible. If they do break apart, it just means they might take longer to bloom again. The key is not to bury them too deep—make sure the eyes are no more than 2 inches deep, and even less if you plan to put mulch on top.
You can totally move them! In fact, it's best to transplant peonies in the fall. The sun they'll get after you move them will actually help them improve for next year. If the roots are big enough, consider dividing them while you're at it. That way, you might end up with more plants!
Will do! Thank you!
Thank you so much for the tip! This is great.