Re: Moving peonies now?
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- Subject: Re: Moving peonies now?
- From: I* H*
- Date: Sun, 30 Apr 2000 22:49:26 -0400
- References: <200005010401.XAA07901@lorien.mallorn.com> <390D7616.5E83503A@execpc.com>
Does everyone know that ants are very good for peonies? They help the
buds open.
Years ago, I was talking to a man who fancied himself a peony grower, an
amateur, and he actually complained about the ants;
Isabelle Hayes
Pat wrote:
>
> I know, I know, wait until fall and after they've flowered. But, you
> see, I can't.
>
> My new neighbor has ant problems and her peonies are flush up against
> the house. She's traced the ants to the peonies and she says take them
> off her hands (which I'd love!) or she's going to toss them. They are
> *run-of-the-mill* pink or white peonies, but I don't have any and would
> love to add them to my yard.
>
> They are not at full height yet, nor are they setting buds. They are in
> semi-decent soil and I can get a largish root ball, should I proceed
> with the transplant. Any special words of wisdom to get these beauties
> safely growing in my yard?
>
> Thanks in advance.
> --
> Pat
> pattm@execpc.com
> Zone 5 - SE WI
>
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