Re: peony depth

Thanks Gene and Rich. I think I got it about right. I allowed somewhat for settling and it's just an inch below to allow for a thin layer of mulch the first winter. Peony eyes can be up to 2 inches below, so this should be good. I'm really looking forward to these. Gene, how long before 4 yr old P. veitchii and P. molly-witch (too late for me to be looking up how to spell it.) bloom for the first time?

Kitty
neIN, Zone 5
----- Original Message ----- From: "Gene Bush" <genebush@otherside.com>
To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2006 7:02 AM
Subject: Re: [CHAT] peony depth


Hello Kitty,
Treat the species and the hybrids the same on planting depth when it comes to peony. Since soil settles, I usually plant a bit height... slight mound then it gradually becomes just below soil line.
Gene E. Bush
Munchkin Nursery & Gardens, llc
www.munchkinnursery.com
genebush@munchkinnursery.com
Zone 6/5 Southern Indiana

----- Original Message ----- From: "Kitty" <kmrsy@comcast.net>
I just planted 2 species peonies and NOW it occurs to me to ask if the planting depth of the eyes for species peonies is the same as for garden cultivars. I placed the eyes about an inch below the surface.

Kitty
neIN, Zone 5
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