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Re: Peonies in containers?

> Date: Fri, 10 Oct 1997 21:07:17 -0400 (EDT)
> From: Meum71@aol.com
> Subject: Re: Peonies in containers?
> 
> Yes you can grow your Peonies in large containers-They will grow very
> well
> and flower.  One thing to keep in mind is that you do not want them to
> start
> growing to early in the spring -so that a late frost kills off the buds
> or
> even the whole root.
> What I do here in MN zone 4 is put the plants in a two to three gallon
> can in
> the spring.  when winter comes they have nice large healthy root hairs
> and a
> good root system. I cover the pots with three inches of straw and cover
> the
> straw with plastics. I do not uncover until April 10.  I have had very
> good
> results- on the average over wintering 50-200 plants a year. The plants
> have
> done better in the pots than in ground ( good soil makes the peony)
> 
> P.S. when you over winter them try to put then in a shady spot or cover
> them
> with a old carpet or a old blanket.

Thanks very much for the information.  I'm going to give it a try.  You winter
50 to 200 potted plants a year!  Wow!  I guess your garden is a wee bit bigger
than mine! 200 pots would cover my most of my city lot.

-Sheila
Ottawa, Canada (Zone 4/5)
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