Newly planted peonies may not flower for two or three years. The plants may be planted too deep. The eyes of the peony should not be more than 1 to 3 inches below the soil surface. Plants may have too much competition from surrounding trees, shrubs or even other peonies. The plants should be spaced about 3 to 4 feet apart.
Peonies bloom best in full sun.
If the buds appear, but do not fully develop the but may have been damaged by this springs late freeze. Too much nitrogen fertilizer can also cause a problem. Lawn Care is a program for waste reduction. The lawn should be clipped at 3 inches in the summer.