Bulbs/peony bulb replantin
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How deep do I plant peony bulbs? I am moving my peonies to another location. I'm also moving my irises. How deep do I plant them? Thank you.
This is the perfect time of year to move both of these plants.
The BIGGEST mistake people make when transplating Peonies is that they plant them TOO DEEP.
Make sure yours has minimum area underground when you transplant. Too deep and they won't bloom.
Place Peonies just 1/2 inch to 1/4 inch in depth, and they will be fine. Do not fertilize this late in the season. Make sure they have lots of Sun.
Your Irises are likewise going to be happiest with shallow planting. Take as much Soil around the roots as humanly possible. Cut the stems to a maximum 6 inches. Space 1 inch apart or more.
Both will benefit from a quick feeding, as close to the transplanting as possible, of the product 'Messenger'.
Thanks for writing. Any questions?
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