Tag Archives: peony

Pest or fungus damaging a peony plant

Peony plant, mostly sunny spot, well drained soil, began to have curled deformed leaves as it transitioned from red shoots to stalks and leaves. No buds, and patches of the plant are looking quite deformed and affected stalks now turning…

Peony buds are deformed

Hello: For the past few years the buds on several peonies are deformed, especially on an older planting of Red Charm. Recently, the same deformation is occuring on Lemon Chiffon which is only 3 years old. The buds are large,…

Peony bush not blooming

I have an early variety deep red double peony bush. In the past it would be loaded with buds. However the last few years it is producing fewer blossoms. This season I only had two and the bush itself is…

Peony pest

  Hello, I have noticed something biting the stalks of my peonies – I have sent a picture.  Currently I have wrapped the stalks in paper rolls.  Any other suggestions? Thank you,…

Peony disease identification help

As a novice gardener, I’m frustrated in deciding to keep my beloved Itoh peonies live or not.  They are planted this spring, mid May 2020, were healthy when planting, but within a week, one (the top row of the attached…

Peony fungus?

Hi …place was doing well…a very old peony plant…but recently turning brown, even on flowers. How can I help my beautiful old plant? Thank you,…

Peonies not blooming should I dig up?

I transplanted peonies in the fall of 2018. They are growing but not blooming. I was not aware at the time that I needed to plant them so that the eyes are 1 1/2 inches under the soil. 2 of…

Herbal peony

Here is a picture of my peony. The flowers were small, then they stopped growing bigger . This happened last year and this year. It is in full sun and sheep manure was added and it was watered and fertilized…