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It is with great sadness that I must inform our membership of the passing of Don Hollingsworth. Don was one of the charter members of the group that helped to form The Heartland Peony Society in 1996. Don served as the President of this society in 1999, and he continued to help us to grow into what we are today. He’s currently credited on the American Peony Society website for having hybridized or collaborated in the creation of 97 new peony cultivars, and I know there were m

Discover why peony buds fail to open and how to fix it. Learn about sunlight, planting depth, watering, disease, and care tips to help your peonies bloom beautifully every season.

When Is the Best Time to Move Peonies? The ideal time to move herbaceous peonies is in the fall. Cooler weather allows the plant to settle in and establish roots before winter. If possible, wait until late August through September, especially in northern climates like North Dakota. Moving peonies in spring or summer is much riskier and can stress the plant.

If you’ve ever admired a peony in full bud and noticed a crowd of ants crawling over it, you’re not alone. This common garden sight often...