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Perennial - Peony (Paeonia spp.)
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For many, it is a tradition on Memorial Day to take bouquets of peonies to the cemetery to decorate grave sites. This is likely due to the fact that they are in full bloom around this time (most years, but not always!). At this time, they are in full glorious bloom in central Ohio, providing beautiful bouquets of flowers in both the garden and home. Few plants rival peonies for floral display; their fragrant blossoms stand out in the garden. Peonies grow around 2-4' tall and in a rounded mound habit and thrive in full sun and well-drained soils. |
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| Many of the large, double-flowered bloomers require staking. When designing peonies into the garden, select a spot where they can stay for a long time as they are slow to develop. In addition, they last for many years without dividing. Once they finish blooming, cut the flower stems down into the plant. The remaining foliage looks nice in the perennial bed all summer. Common diseases on peonies include botrytis and leaf blotch. Remove any infected or dead foliage and clean the beds up thoroughly in the fall to help manage these diseases. |
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