Planting Peony Rhizomes: How to and Care

Peonies are a beloved herbaceous perennial that lives for many years in the garden. Generally peonies are grown from rhizomes but peony rhizomes look a bit funky and can sometimes scare gardeners that have never planted them before. Well in this video I outline exactly how to plant those peony rhizomes, both in containers and in the garden bed. Any questions, comment below! If you enjoy the video, subscribe to stay tuned for more videos on the way.

[nikierohrer]

Thank you God for peonies.💝
Thank you Devin for your funny, captivating teaching.

[belovedshername]

I planted my first a few weeks ago. And I was intimidated! The the eyes were bright pink. After a week, the color became dull. I was so disappointed. I thought maybe the lights were too bright and it burnt. But after a lot of searching I realized it’s growing nicely.

[SB]

This was very helpful and I appreciate that you skip the loooonngggg intro and get right to the point. I just received peony bare roots yesterday and found them a little confusing when I went to plant. This cleared it up for me.

[briannewalker]

Thank you for this! It has been so helpful. I just started getting into plants - I have several houseplants that are thriving! My next step is to start growing plants of all sorts from bulbs and seeds. My only limitation right now, is I will need to plant in containers. Finding your channel has been incredibly helpful!

[Street]

You're inspired me to run out and purchase a peony for my little yard--well, when this self-isolation comes to an end. It will give me something to look
forward to. My parents have a peony next to their front door and it is draped in sunshine throughout the day. It's been there for years and thrives.
It is my understanding that peonies are like the tortoise in the plant world--with the rigtht conditions, they can live for years. Thanks, Devin. Cheers,
Darryl

[ikillprettythingz]

Okay I did it right after all. My 'squid tentacles' were shooting off to the sides. You need more viewers your content is fun and informative and easy to understand. Thank you. I planted mine in a pot 🙂 my state flower is also a Peony 😉 sup Indy!

[ChristopherKummetz]

Love your channel and your enthusiasm!!!! It kinda grows on people. Pun intended. However, I still have nightmares about peonies. I spent summers on our family dairy farm in western Illinois. The fruit and vegetable gardens along with the rest of the property were manicured. Even around the fields we mowed the weeds. When I was about 14 or 15 my uncle decided it would be a good job for me to dig out all the peonies from the front of the house to the hard road on both sides of the sidewalk (about 150 ft). I still have nightmares because it seemed like each plant had a colony of ants. Loved the farm, hated that summer. Anyway, thanks for the great info!!!

[idaliacunningham]

Thanks fo sharing this video great information. I love peony !! I learned a lot today can't wait for the blooming flowers . 👍❤❤🌸🌼

[dailydribble]

So being in southern Ca I am thinking in a pot, I can put in a bowl of ice cubs to chill for the cold hours or ice cubs around the plant I did that for my roses in out heat waves

[farmhandluke]

Thanks for the video devin keep up the great work much appreciated, can you do one on canna planting and propagation? Thanks for sharing your plant knowledge. I have watched you and your family on qvc for years and bought many great plants from robertas, your whole family is great! Glad to see you doing these informative videos, 👍

[cathyjones]

Hi Devon
You have helped me with other question I’ve had before with other plants so I’m hoping you can help me with the peonies I purchased a bulb just like what you’re showing for the past two years and has grown has gotten really big like the other plant you’re showing but it never flowered why!!! Hope you can help thank you Cathy

[dannydozier]

Hello I have a question about the peony I want to put it in a different spot I know you said that the plant doesn't like to be moved but I really need to so what would be the best time to

[uzmaali]

Can I let my peony grow in container till fall before I plant them in soil in fall. My plant is in nursery pot. Zone 5

[andrewjohn]

Hi..I need advice..I got mine just few week ago..they kind of died..how to revive them?..I see the 'eye' like you mention on the vid..but they just a tiny white eye..not pink..

[shellyg.]

Thank you so much I really needed this. Straight to the point Love it!!!♡

[LifewithKim]

Hi, does it matter if you plant it in spring or fall? I heard if you plant them in the spring they won’t bloom for you ever. Is that true? Will you do a update video on the ones you planted in this video? Thank you for the awesome video!

[cliquebaittvscarlet]

idk if i missed it cause got distracted on how cute and funny you are, but is it easy to grow them indoors?

[ciprianslatineanu]

Hi, what kind of soil do I have to use? Thanks

[helenatan]

Is it best to plant the peony bulb this spring ?

[dazzjeongling]

I have a dilemma about where to place the pot . I have a terrace which receives sunlight from morn to evening it's okay in winter coz the sun is not that strong but at other times the heat will be too strong. And other place is also a terrace but it has roof, it gets slight sunlight but not much where should I plant it . please tell me. In the roofed terrace I grow periwinkle, amaryllis, jasmines etc