Re: Peonies
- To: perennials@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re: Peonies
- From: A* L* <a*@ameritech.net>
- Date: Wed, 10 Jun 1998 09:23:04 -0700
- References: <1d20cb6b.357dfc20@aol.com>
AdamsEden@aol.com wrote:
>
> In a message dated 98-06-09 15:32:28 EDT, you write:
>
> << I fertilize, although
> not heavily. >>
> Peonies are usually considered as heavy feeders, but only when they are
> sending out feeder roots. .................
Just FYI, Klehm's catalog recommends feeding established peonies only
once, after they bloom, with a good granular 5-10-10 or similar food.
This is when they are building up the base for the next year's bloom.
This has worked well for me. Sandier soils might need an additional
feeding or two.
Anne LD
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