Why won't my Peonies flower
I have two peonies both have got buds one is begining flower the other
is as tight as a clenched fist and does not look as though it will flower. The same thing happened last year one flowered the other did not. Is there anything I can do to make it flower. thanks |
Why won't my Peonies flower
"alan kearn" wrote in message oups.com... I have two peonies both have got buds one is begining flower the other is as tight as a clenched fist and does not look as though it will flower. The same thing happened last year one flowered the other did not. Is there anything I can do to make it flower. Do not disturb the roots. Put a pile of well composted compost on top of the spot in the winter. -- Mike W |
Why won't my Peonies flower
VisionSet wrote: "alan kearn" wrote in message oups.com... I have two peonies both have got buds one is begining flower the other is as tight as a clenched fist and does not look as though it will flower. The same thing happened last year one flowered the other did not. Is there anything I can do to make it flower. Do not disturb the roots. Put a pile of well composted compost on top of the spot in the winter. I can't diagnose the problem; but wonder if there's a lack of water. They like well-cultivated ground with lots of moisture-retentive composty stuff in it. Take it from me, however, that piling more material on top of a peony crown is a fine way of stopping it flowering for ever. They don't want to be deeper than an inch. So, yes, do mulch -- after a good watering; but keep it away from the centre. Don't damage the roots, as they dislike disturbance. -- Mike. |
Why won't my Peonies flower
"Mike Lyle" wrote in message oups.com... VisionSet wrote: "alan kearn" wrote in message oups.com... I have two peonies both have got buds one is begining flower the other is as tight as a clenched fist and does not look as though it will flower. The same thing happened last year one flowered the other did not. Is there anything I can do to make it flower. Do not disturb the roots. Put a pile of well composted compost on top of the spot in the winter. I can't diagnose the problem; but wonder if there's a lack of water. They like well-cultivated ground with lots of moisture-retentive composty stuff in it. Take it from me, however, that piling more material on top of a peony crown is a fine way of stopping it flowering for ever. They don't want to be deeper than an inch. So, yes, do mulch -- after a good watering; but keep it away from the centre. Don't damage the roots, as they dislike disturbance. I dumped a goodly pile on the centre of mine. Doubled the number of flowers this year. -- Mike W |
Why won't my Peonies flower
"VisionSet" wrote in message ... "Mike Lyle" wrote in message oups.com... VisionSet wrote: "alan kearn" wrote in message oups.com... I have two peonies both have got buds one is begining flower the other is as tight as a clenched fist and does not look as though it will flower. The same thing happened last year one flowered the other did not. Is there anything I can do to make it flower. Do not disturb the roots. Put a pile of well composted compost on top of the spot in the winter. I can't diagnose the problem; but wonder if there's a lack of water. They like well-cultivated ground with lots of moisture-retentive composty stuff in it. Take it from me, however, that piling more material on top of a peony crown is a fine way of stopping it flowering for ever. They don't want to be deeper than an inch. So, yes, do mulch -- after a good watering; but keep it away from the centre. Don't damage the roots, as they dislike disturbance. I dumped a goodly pile on the centre of mine. Doubled the number of flowers this year. After seeing an item about this on a TV prog, I dug mine up, filled the hole with manure, and dumped it on top, just eased it in a bit, and now it flowers a treat even though some of the roots are still showing above ground. Steve |
Why won't my Peonies flower
VisionSet wrote: "Mike Lyle" wrote in message [...] I can't diagnose the problem; but wonder if there's a lack of water. They like well-cultivated ground with lots of moisture-retentive composty stuff in it. Take it from me, however, that piling more material on top of a peony crown is a fine way of stopping it flowering for ever. They don't want to be deeper than an inch. So, yes, do mulch -- after a good watering; but keep it away from the centre. Don't damage the roots, as they dislike disturbance. I dumped a goodly pile on the centre of mine. Doubled the number of flowers this year. We live and learn. But I still wouldn't risk it. -- Mike. |
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