• NataliePortland@lemmy.caOP
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    8 days ago

    Oh man two years? But I want a peony NOW!

    Alright that’s disappointing but I guess it’s worth the wait. Thanks the the tips

    • Bob Robertson IX @discuss.tchncs.de
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      8 days ago

      It is worth the wait. Ours didn’t start blooming for about 3 years, but now it is amazingly beautiful and had been going strong for 12 years now.

    • The_v@lemmy.world
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      8 days ago

      I had one I planted not come up the first year.

      The second year it sent up a small shoot.

      The third year it sent up 4 shoots but 3 of them were smashed by my older sons basketball.

      The 4th year it grew 5 shoots.

      It finally bloomed for the first time on the firth year

      6 years later it’s a large bush with tons of flowers.

    • cleanandsunny
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      8 days ago

      I know!! But yes, worth the wait. If you are in the US, you may be able to snag some tail-end season peonies from your local farmers or Trader Joe’s. Or order some from Alaska! I like Scenic Place Peonies for cuts :)