Peonies are outrageously stunning in bloom.
Growing peonies in pots australia.
When buying tree peonies always look for named varieties and ask for cultural notes to accompany your purchase.
Growing peonies in containers is a great way for small space gardeners to enjoy the plants or for anyone to have a big vigorous colorful bush on their patio.
Peony is a very popular plant that is available in both herbs and trees.
Tree peonies are sold in pots.
Dig a hole twice the width of the pot and a little deeper.
Remove plant from pot gently tease out roots and position in hole.
Position rhizomes with buds facing upward backfill and lightly firm soil then water thoroughly.
Select a variety that naturally stays smaller.
And hybrids are commonly grown outdoors but they can also be grown in a pot.
Plants can be bought in pots or as tubers when dormant.
Some peonies like zhao fen paeonia suffruticosa zhao fen or zhao s pink can grow to a height of 3 to 6 feet 0 9 to 1 8 m and width of 2 to 4 feet 0 6 to 1 2 m.
Plant at least 60cm apart they like a little space between plants.
Choose a container that is at least 1 feet 46 cm deep and as wide or wider if it s already in one you may need to transfer it to a larger pot.
Its limited season in australia peonies are only available in november makes the flowers even more coveted.