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| crafter |
Posted - Jul 10 2013 : 08:11:22 AM
I have a friend that his house burned to the ground- YIKES! He and his wife and decided not to rebuild there, they are selling the lot. Their Peonies are still going strong- he said I could dig them up if I wanted to- but they are over 20 years old- does anyone know what is the best way to transplant them or even if it is possible?? Thank you for the help!!
Lori
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| coaloha |
Posted - Jul 23 2013 : 10:52:04 PM
I transplanted heirloom peonies from my grandmother's Iowa garden to my Colorado garden a number of years ago. I did the transplant work in the late summer, as the foliage was dying down. I put my spade into the middle of the bush and dug up the tubers. I then transplanted them into place , taking care not to bury them too deeply. It took a few years for them to really establish and become a "bush" in their own right, but soon enough I was having gorgeous blooms. Sadly, I had to leave the plants when I moved to Arizona because peonies don't grow here; too hot. When I get back to Colorado, I drive by the old house sometimes to check on the plants, and they seem to still be going strong. I really miss peonies, but I find them here in some of the grocery stores in the spring and I buy bunches of them. A side note; a week ago my daughter was married in Colorado and my step mom, a retired florest cut some of peonies from my grandmother's plants, she held them in refrigeration until the wedding, drove them from Iowa to Colorado, and then put them into the arrangements at the end of the guest benches, along the isles. I was so touched by my step-mom's thoughtfulness and I felt like a bit of my grandmother was there, smiling. Long story short, I hope that you are able to transplant some of the peonies that that were offered to you and I hope that that grow and become a source of joy.
Pam
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| ceejay48 |
Posted - Jul 15 2013 : 9:01:31 PM
I have peonies and I LOVE them! I haven't had to transplant them so I can't give any advice. Just wanted to say I think it's certainly worth a try! Wishing you the best!
CJ
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| Penny Wise |
Posted - Jul 13 2013 : 8:20:28 PM
would love to see photos nect year!!!
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| HealingTouch |
Posted - Jul 13 2013 : 5:41:02 PM
Lori,
My mother passed away 6 years ago and I dug up her peonies and planted them all along my fence. They didn't do well the first year. Every year after they got better and better. They were fabulous this year. Good luck and sorry for your friends loss.
Be Blessed,
Darlene
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| texdane |
Posted - Jul 11 2013 : 10:07:56 AM
When you do plant them, don't get discouraged. Peonies are strong, but finicky. They can have good years and bad, and blooms depend on weather related issues such as temp and rain. I'd have the holes dug in my yard first, so they don't sit too long, and transfer them like the girls say in buckets to keep them moist. Lucky you!! Sad for your friend's loss, though.
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| crafter |
Posted - Jul 11 2013 : 05:04:17 AM
Thank you for all the advice and encouragement...going to try to start digging on Saturday am....
Thanks again dear friends!!]
Lori
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| Rosemary |
Posted - Jul 10 2013 : 4:51:10 PM
Yep, they're pretty much unkillable, as long as you keep the roots moist. I also have some I dug up at a friend's house about a month ago, and they're still in the baskets I used to get them into my truck, so I hope my advice is good! ;) |
| Penny Wise |
Posted - Jul 10 2013 : 2:46:39 PM
lori...what a treasure tho i am sorry to read the "why'....
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| lisalisa |
Posted - Jul 10 2013 : 12:44:39 PM
Lori, I had one at our old house that was given as a housewarming gift. I dug part of it up when we moved to another house, and it didn't do anything for about a year - actually it looked pretty bad! But it just took it's time, it goes strong every year. And it's been 7 years! |
| crafter |
Posted - Jul 10 2013 : 10:04:16 AM
Awesome- and that is a great idea- I hate to see them get plowed over!!
Lori
God has promised strength for the day, rest for the labor, light for the way, grace for the trials, help from above, unfailing sympathy and undying love.
We are here to love each other, serve each other and uplift each other. |
| mscountrygirl |
Posted - Jul 10 2013 : 09:57:28 AM
I know them to be tough in my own experience. Dig em up wide and deep making sure roots stay damp. I put mine in a 5 gallon bucket to move. Make sure the hole is deep enough and wet when you put them n their new home. You lucky dog! So sorry though for your friend's loss. Just a thought...you could pot one for them and give it to them when they get set up in a new place. Good luck.
It all comes back to the ground!
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