Mulch around the plants in early spring with 3 inches of organic compost. Water weekly until the soil is completely moist in summers with no rainfall. Stake heavy flowers as necessary with plant stakes. Cut off old stems to the ground in early spring using bypass pruners. Long-lived, some peonies are passed along through generations.
Peonies make wonderful cut flowers.
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