How To Plant a Bare Root Peony

In this video I explain what a bare root peony is and show you how to plant one. I am planting an Itoh Peony but normal herbaceous garden peonies are planted the same way. Thanks for watching!

[@mariehernandez8431]

Great video. Very informative!👍🏻🌻❤️

[@thegrace-filledgarden]

Thank you for watching ☺️

[@vintagelvr4381]

Wonderful easy to understand video!

[@thegrace-filledgarden]

Thank you for watching!

[@jenniferbaker5167]

I am planting a sorbet peony (pink and yellow). Thank you for the video. Good luck with yours!

[@thegrace-filledgarden]

Pretty!! Thank you, same to you ☺️

[@acasburn1460]

Thanks for your informative video, Its winter here in Australia and just I planted a ITOH "BARTZELLA" yesterday paid $49 AU dollars. Greetings from Australia.😄😃

[@thegrace-filledgarden]

Hello! Thank you for watching ☺️ wishing you beautiful blooms on your bartzella this year or the next!!

[@hotrodmom86]

🏵I just bought a Bartzella for my mom and one for myself. They were pretty large as well like yours. I got 3 Bowl of Beauty peonies 🌺last year which were not as big. I may have to wait another year on those to bloom , but they will be worth it. 👩‍🌾

[@thegrace-filledgarden]

Ooo I’ve always loved the way bowl of beauty peonies look, but haven’t purchased one yet. Best wishes on your garden this year!

[@quanicajackson]

I've planted raspberry sundae peonys and can wait😂❤

[@thegrace-filledgarden]

Ooo I’ll have to look this up! Sound really pretty!!

[@kotsifou]

Thank you for your video. I live in central Germany and I only have a balcony but I plan to plant 4 different peonies' roots in large pots (not ideal...I can imagine...), could you please tell me how often I should water the roots during winter and before it sprouts leaves?

[@thegrace-filledgarden]

My understanding is that they need very little water during winter dormancy. Probably a light watering every few weeks if they are not receiving any snow or rain fall.

[@kotsifou]

Thank you very much for your reply. This is very helpful!!! I'll do it that way.@@thegrace-filledgarden

[@Gorgeousgarden1323]

Could you please, give us an update on your peony? Thank you!

[@thegrace-filledgarden]

I have one but bloom about to open now actually! It can take several years for them to establish, so I look forward to next spring even more.

[@ccpun3790]

I bought 2 heads of Dr. Alexander Fleming Peony to try. Can you tell me how far apart should I plant them? TIA.

[@thegrace-filledgarden]

My understanding is that you should give them quite a bit of space between them as they can eventually grow fairly large. So about 3 feet or so.

[@kimberlytrezvant2427]

Is that clay dirt you're planting the peony in? If so, does the soil need amending?

[@thegrace-filledgarden]

I did amend the soil with a little bit of compost, but my understanding is that peonies will tolerate a variety of soils as long as there are not prone to be sitting in water.

[@RedsareRoses]

When is the best time to plant? I got a root in the beginning of June which I planted in a pot.

[@thegrace-filledgarden]

Fall or early spring is typically the best time to plant. Was your root already sprouted with eyes?

[@RedsareRoses]

@@thegrace-filledgarden No, it did not have any.

[@PatemberTilley]

My plant didn't have any of the pink blooms. Does that make a difference?

[@thegrace-filledgarden]

Do you mean the pink colored eyes on the root?

[@alijohnson9670]

Ooh, I didn't soak mine before planting. Is that ok?

[@thegrace-filledgarden]

You should still be ok as long as your soil isn’t too dry :)

[@alijohnson9670]

@@thegrace-filledgarden thank you so much

[@ophira2113]

Too much non relevant talk!