In the shade or in the sun: where is it better to plant peonies

16.12.2023 18:10

If you want peonies to delight you with lush greenery and lush flowering, choose a suitable place for them on your site.

An expert of the online publication BelNovosti, agronomist, and landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh spoke about where these perennial shrubs will feel comfortable and where they will not.

So, you will get beautiful and bright inflorescences only if you choose the sunny side for planting peonies.

If peonies, which love abundant sunlight, end up in the shade, then, alas, such a result from their cultivation will not be achieved.

Make sure there are no tall trees or bushes nearby, as they also provide unwanted shade for peonies.

Peony
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In addition, you should make sure that the area for peonies is not located in a lowland - due to the fact that in such places there is always stagnant water, the plant will not be able to fully reveal its potential.

Finally, another requirement that applies mainly to tree peonies is to protect them from strong winds and drafts.

Therefore, these perennials can often be seen near the fence - the main thing is that they are on the leeward side of the site.

Earlier, the expert shared her opinion on when and how to collect aster seeds .

Author: Elena Shimanovskaya Editor of Internet resources
 
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh Expert / Belnovosti