Ep. 212 Peonies: Beauty, history, and backyard blooms | #GoodGrowing

Peonies are a springtime showstopper, fragrant, full, and beloved in gardens across the world. Check out this week’s Good Growing Podcast and explore the history of peonies, their flower forms, and tips for growing, dividing, and relocating them. We also discuss why ants are drawn to their buds, what might be keeping your peonies from blooming, and how to make the most of their short but spectacular bloom season.

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  00:33 - Welcome, Ken. How do you pronounce peony? Peonies and the rain.

  02:12 - History and types of peonies

  07:27 - Peonies as cut flowers

  13:48 - Bloom times and cultivars

  17:02 - Flower forms

  22:20 - Why do we see ants on peony flowers?

  25:38 - Peony diseases

  30:33 - Moving and dividing peonies

  35:52 - Breeding your own peonies

  40:57 - The story of Peonydale

  47:23 - Why aren't my peonies blooming? 
   50:17- Wrap-up, thank yous, what’s up next week, and goodbye!

Read more about it:  

Peony flower forms: https://americanpeonysociety.org/learn/herbaceous-peonies/flower-types-anatomy/ 

Peonydale and the Wettengel Family Story: http://wimuseum.org/peonydale-and-the-wettengel-family-story/

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