PEONIES 101 | How to get ants off peonies, how to make them bloom later & more!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ต.ค. 2024
- After 5 years of growing peonies, I thought I'd share my favourite peony growing, picking & storing tricks with you today. ❤ Subscribe to my channel for more DIYs: th-cam.com/users/the...
How to Grow Peonies
Peonies grow from zones 3 to 8; I successfully grow them in zone 3 here in Alberta, Canada. My experience is with herbaceous peonies (the bushier, no-tree kind!), and they love full sun. Mine are on the South side of my house in full sun and they grow well there. You can find lots of peony plants at most gardening centers, and places like Walmart and Home Depot. Plant them in late Spring, and make sure you follow the directions that come with your plant to ensure you plant them at the right depth and distance apart. Just a little warning: It does take quite a while for peony plants to mature and produce giant, luscious blooms - mine took about 4 years. However, after they mature, you can enjoy your peonies for many, many years to come! The varieties I have and love are Alexander Fleming (full and bright pink) and Sarah Bernhardt (full and blush pink). For my more mature, larger plants I like to put a ring with stakes around the plant in early spring so that when the plant is large with heavy blossoms it doesn't droop.
How to Store Peonies to Bloom Later
Peonies only bloom for a couple of weeks here in late June, but one way to prolong them is by picking them at just the right time and storing them in the refrigerator. Wait until your peony bud has all its colour and is squishy to the touch, like a marshmallow. Then, cut the stem, remove all of the leaves, and wrap it gently in some plastic cling wrap. Store it horizontally in your fridge for a few weeks, and then pull it out later, place it in a vase with water, and watch its petals unfurl.
How to Get Ants Off Peonies
The best way to keep ants off of peonies you want to cut and use inside is to pick them at this same "marshmallow" bud stage and let them open up in a vase with water inside. The ants actually eat the nectar off of the peony buds to help them open, so it's important not to pick them too early if you want the petals to unfurl inside.
Another method to remove ants is to pick your peonies at their fully opened stage and then simply hang them upside down and give them a good shake. Flick any extra bugs off of the petals before bringing inside, or soak the flowers in a bucket of water outside to remove any more ants.
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I'm actually fell in love with my new home because the previous owner had the prettiest garden in town, never in 20 + yrs of admiring it did I think one day I'd be taking care of the garden. I ran across this video from just typing in how to get rid of ants on flowers, until than didn't even know their name. Thxs for the info
My Grandmother loved Peonies. Every time I see them I think of her. They were her favorite.
For me, it’s a combo of peony’s and blue flag iris.
Kath McGeary-Exact reason I love Peonies!!!❤️ Thank you Christina for this video❣️❣️
Peonies are my favorite flower, they were always in my grandma's flower beds in Indiana. I live in an apartment and can't grow these, but hopefully one day I'll have my own place again and can enjoy these. If I ever marry again, these will be in my wedding.
Roses and peonys my favorite flowers any color ♡
So i just finished your tutorial and should have known you'd know all about the ants...but, like i said the depth of the planting of a new peony should be planted close to the surface and when i was learning about them the proper planting depth made a huge difference in how mine bloomed compared to prior years!! Thnx for your tips too!!
We moved into our first house in December so I was so thrilled when I saw that there was a peony plant in our back garden in the spring! 😍 I definitely want to plant more next year in different colours because they are just so beautiful!
Really useful. Thank you. I thought I had an ant problem but it is good to understand their function... and how i can still get rid of them when i want to bring the blooms inside.
I should have googled it but when I saw your vid of ridding your peonies of ants i just reacted...I'm a serious gardener and learned most from my mom. According to her, ants on peonies are absolutely a necessary part of the blooming of the peony. Not sure what part they play but, will google when I'm done this post but ants are a guarentee that your peonies will bloom! Peonies also need to be planted close to the surface of a garden which i have found to be absolutely the truth after experiencing planting them to deep! That one change made all the difference in the world. It may be a different situation in Canada but i think what I've learned will hold true! Don't kill the ants in this particular situation!!🤗
I love peonies. I have some seeds from someone. Their plant looks just like yours. So now I know what I have, and they will know what they have as well. This was very helpful.
I had to transplant my peonie 3 years ago and they haven't bloomed since. I'm hoping this will be the year because the plant looks healthy when it emerges. I love your videos because I live in Edmonton so understand the challenges of growing in a cold climate.
Great idea about prolonging them by putting in the fridge! Brilliant! 😊
In my area, they are brilliant during Memorial Day, and that makes them my favorite flower offering for graves of departed loved ones.
Exactly what I was looking for. wanted to know how to get ants off, but learnt i could even pick and store in the fridge. Will try that. Thanks for sharing.
Carnations, lily of the valley, mint...
Peonies remind me of one of my Grandmothers.
Thank you.
Peonies inherited by the move! In 5 weeks went from tiny little weird sprouts to BOOM FIRST BLOOMS OPENED YESTERDAY! Noticed whole time ants in every bud, ALL THE TIME, so ✅ ing to see if they do damage. They've not harmed them so far.
Sure wish these would bloom all summer! One of my favorites for sure. I need to try your DIY on making them.
Oh my! What great timing! I live in zone 3 ( your neighbour) Saskatchewan and have a Sarah Bernhardt that just started blooming nicely last year. I wanted to cut them for the house but I freaked when I saw the amount of ants on them. This year, I picked them for my backyard but I was going to google on how to get rid of the ants so I can have them indoors. Thank you so much for all the info!
So glad the info is helpful! Enjoy your peonies!
I love Peonies, they bring back wonderful memories of my Great Grandparent farm in rural Ohio. Mine fall over from the weight and the blooms are touching the ground in an arch. I’ve tried using the wire mesh for my tomatoes when the peonies are small but don’t enjoy the aesthetic of the wire. What am I doing wrong? Thanks so much 🌸🌸🌸
I planted y first bush last fall, I had a couple of blossoms.I hope I have more next year
Thank you so much for this! I love peonies, too! They are gorgeous. I have a sorbet peony and it is stunning! I love your sparkly background!
Wow... !!! My best friend, It's always great. I wish you every day of your development. Have a happy day!
I love peonies, they were one of my mom's favorite flowers, I have a bush, but I think that I might have to find a different location for it, it hasn't bloomed since my parents passed away, and that was 20 years ago, it's healthy, and I'm still trying to figure out why it hasn't been blooming. Thank you for all of your tips, they were great, now to try and figure out why it doesn't bloom.
Yay! I bought some peony bulbs a long time ago and I lost them. 😭 I just bought some more this year and need to find a place to plant them! This was a very informative video; I liked the soft music in the background too! 🌸
Thanks for this! I'm a lavender farmer in western Montana. My 3 dozen peonies in their 3rd year all bloomed this spring! They are as fun as lavender! I am surprised how many florists do not know this storing trick! I am on a mission to teach them - so they'll make better use of my flowers! I will be sharing this video with them. And I dunk my peonies in the creek to remove the ants! Thanks for your video!
i know this is an old video, but I just wanted to say that the ants have NOTHING to do with the flowers opening. They won't hurt the plants, but they don't assist them either.
Mine would suck the buds completely dry and I would have no flowers opening up. I've been fighting them off this year and may finally get some blooms. They destroyed my buds 3 years in a row. Last year I was only able to salvage one. This year I should get 5 or 6 if I'm lucky
How long can they be stored in the fridge for? Is there a limit. And is there anyway to save them to have fresh flowers throughout the whole year...... so when the season is over you have some stores for your house to put in cases. I didnt know if that was possible. I am new to Peonies and still learning. But I am excited for next Spring and hoping for some beautiful flowers.
I love peonies. Great information. Thank you .
I Love peonies one of my favorite garden flowers, I want to plant some in my new home when we are ready to plant,
That was Great info. Thank you!! I’ve never heard 80% of what you shared. ❤️😁
Love peonies! Wish I knew I could save them:). Thanks for the tips...I’ll definitely try next year!
Love peonies❤️ Took us years to have a nice bush.
I love Peonies and have the deep pink variety but need to get this Alexader Fleming variety. Just live the shade of pink.
I've had a 15 foot oval full off peonies at the base of my flag poles for about 15 years. It is very full and beautiful when in bloom. when it is time to bloom I notice the peonies at other homes here in New York and they seen to be very popular.
You have gorgeous peonies! I planted 5 types (Alexander Fleming is one of it) last Fall and its about 6" tall now. Do you think they will bloom this year?
It's hard to say, but usually they need a few years to establish before they fully bloom.
i just planted mine 2 weeks back (start of autumn here in southern hemisphere), hopefully i will get a flower this coming spring (october). :) thanks for the tips! :)
I love tulips 🌷 they are my favorite flower. Your flowers are beautiful! Thanks for sharing
Thanks for the tips! I just got a peonie plant this year and I saw all the ants and was t sure it hat was good or not lol so now I know that’s ok and how to get them off to bring in the beautiful blossoms 😁💕💕💕
Did you plant first on the pot or did you plant directly on the ground . Around what month (in spring ) you planted the tuber on the ground? Thanks
What great peony tips! Will definitely try the marshmallow method!
Thank you for the video! I’ve been wanting to give some of the beautiful peonies from my yard to my mother and mother in law, but didn’t know what to do about all the little bugs hanging out in them.
Hi, do peonies attract more ants in your yard? I dont like having ants around on my front porch or driveway
Very helpful! Very thorough and the details are perfect! Thank you... subscribed!
Hi can you please give me advice. I planted a peony tuber in March. It started to grow a bud 2 months ago, but last month I noticed there were some white powdery stuff in between the stems. I googled it and it says it might be powdery mildew or mealy bugs. So I mixed some water, alcohol, and liquid dish soap and sprayed it to the peonies. So I noticed that one bud turned almost black or brown.. I'm thinking that it burned from the alcohol. Ugh :( .. what should I do? Should I cut the whole stem/ prune it or remove that whole plant? Is there hope for the that plant to grow a new bud? Please advice. Are you on facebook so I can show you the flower?
Hi, any tips on how to make them last longer in a water after cutting them.
I bought a bunch at my local store and they wilted 🥀 by the next day even with the powder that comes with them. I’m super sad 🙁
Love peonies seen a hummingbird around mine amazingly beautiful
Peonies are my fav! Awesome video!
I love peonies! I need to research how to grow in my state!
Hey there!! I am ready to cut my peonies. Are there a certain amount that you should cut or leave to help with growth?
Can I plant it in a large planter or just a ground is best for Peonies
I'm in Zone 8a and the summers are getting so HOT here! Mine opened on Mother's Day and they are already done blooming for the season. They were in the yard when we bought the house. We cut them back every year in late summer when the leaves start looking straggly. Thanks for the tips on how to get more time out of the blooms.
Where did you buy the peonies mentioned in this video?
How long until the peony blooms after you remove the saved bud from the refrigerator and put in a vase?
I love peonies. I just bought the kinds you grow and I’m a new subscriber
Thanks for subscribing!
Those are just so pretty!
Gosh I just love your videos. I often wonder about bugs
I love peonies flowers too. I live in USA new jersey. My peony has ants on it and my peony has less petals and the flower is not looking fuller . Help me please. Thx .
Can you please tell me if I can use a mild detergent on my peony roses to get rid of the ants
I've used dish soap with no issues!
Very helpful... thank you!! 😁
I LOVE YOUR LILAC'S 💜💜💜💜
I was given some bulbs recently; I’m not ready to use them. How can I store them?
Tulips are my favorite!
Does it highly scented flower. ?
So love peonies
peonies are my favorite! so much so that i have a tattoo on my forearm of one! you have some beautiful amazing blooms!
Who am I kidding I LOVE FLOWERS!!
Yes I'm going to have to get something to hold my peonies up next year she wasn't big enough to need one this year she only made one big beautiful flower it was white with like pinks stripings in it it was a Sarah Bernhardt pennies the flower got bigger than my hand it was gorgeous everyone in the neighborhood was like what is that? I live in Southeast Alaska I got that peony for mother's Day last year so it's only been on the island 2 years I have to go check on the peony I gave my mom for mother's Day last year, and see if it's getting enough sunlight and food I might have to move it make sure I didn't bury it too deep.
If ants help with unfurling will the fridge not kill them ?
Ants do not help with the buds opening. This is a myth. But they do no harm either.
Yes I love peonies two
Helpful tips!
Love peonies !
Btw peonies are also my favorite flower!!
Great video if you love peonies like I do.
I love peonies! I have one of the dark pink ones. Mine are sadly done already, I am in Ontario. I love the trick for putting them in the fridge before they open. tfs
Great info, love these flowers
So fluffy 🥰
Thank you for this refrigerator trick! My ants don't drown in water do to air pockets, and don't shake off, either! I love your videos; super glad I found you...
I love peonies.
Great info! Your shoes are so cute
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Christina great peonies 101 video!My favorite that I love to have in my house flowers are Peonies, Rose's and hydrangeas! Thank you for sharing! Have a wonderful and blessed weekend.👍💖💖💖💐🌹
I'm in Michigan and mine have already bloomed and died I cut the heads off. I'm waiting for a second batch.
They bloom again? all our buds opened this round.
Why my peonies r not fuller and fluffier?
Thanks for the advice! We have a few established plants that my dear neighbor (she has passed) shared via cutting/splitting her bush, that was about 8-10 years ago. Anyone have advice/tips for how to know when it's time to split and plant the bushes? Thanks!
I love peonies too! Thanks for sharing this informative video Christine! 👍💕
where exactly do i cut them on the stem??
I absolutely love peonies, they are my favorite flower & my first video I watched of yours were how to make a fake peony flower. My information on peonies are very much nonexistent, I found the info very interesting.
Greetings from South Africa
I like Sarah peony. I planted my peonies too deep 2 years ago .
Great tip! Thank you!
I Wonder of I can grow them in South Australia
The Peonies are beautiful! I love the textures of the flowers! :)
Thanks for the video! I’ve always wondered why they would be full of ants. I may have waited slightly to late to try the stakes but I’m going to see if I can find something a Lowe’s to keep them off the ground.
There beautiful I love hydrangeas
name of peonies please ! 🌸😍😍😍
I saved your tips and tricks about peonies on my Pinterest board, I’d like to grow some when we move😃 thank you for the great information
Peonies are my absolute favorite blooms. Alas, I have resigned myself to buying them at Trader Joe's during the 2 weeks or so that they have them in stock. Yours are gorgeous and a very vibrant pink!
Gorgeous 💕
You lucky lucky girl! I love peonies but I’m in zone 9, so our variety is tiny, and the one I’ve tried has fried with the full sun we get here in California. I just buy them at the grocery store now :) My favorite flowers are peonies and hydrangeas.
Wow! So beautiful!! I’m from central Texas so I’m sure I could never successfully grow peonies outside like this. 😪 I have been seeing them at my grocery store lately though. Might have to pick some up now! Thanks for the video!
Love them! Thanks for the tips. Xo
I really want to start a garden but we live in SoCal and it can get really hot in the summer. I’ve been trying to grow lavender but since it’s very hot right now the lavender dried out.
beautifulll
Oh yes hydrangeas