Spring is the ideal time to transplant peonies.
Gardeners' interest in peonies dates back more than 2,000 years. But even today, these flowers remain a popular way to decorate a garden plot.
When to transplant peonies
This is done in early spring, before the plants have finally shed the veil of winter hibernation. The ideal moment is when the buds, both root and renewal, have not yet begun to grow.
A good period is when the sprouts are small. At this moment there is less risk of breaking them. It is important to minimally damage the roots when transplanting. If a couple of minor roots are damaged, it is not a big deal.
If you were unable to replant in the spring, the second opportunity to do so will appear from about mid-August to mid-September.
At the end of summer and beginning of autumn, the shoots, i.e. the foliage, are cut off. The rhizome is removed from the ground and moved to a new location.
