Golden, any sign of growth yet?

Wait at least 10 years between digging and disturbing the plants, when possible. Aug 18, For peonies, fall is the ideal time to dig up the plants.

The exact timing differs by region, but mid-August for Northern gardeners and early November for Southern gardeners is a general guideline.

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In the fall, peonies are preparing for dormancy. Their metabolism slows, causing growth and development to shrubfell.buzzted Reading Time: 4 mins. Peonies transplant better when you divide them. Do this in the fall for best results! First, dig up the plant. Start digging a good 18 inches away from the crown of the plant. Dig in circles around the plant, going deeper and deeper until you can gently lift the root ball out of the ground.

Prying the peony out of the ground will result in a damaged root shrubfell.buzzted Reading Time: 1 min. Late summer or autumn dug and replanted into moist soil your peony will get off to a normal growth cycle, quickly starting new root growth upon declining soil temperatures.

The plants will be going dormant when the foliage is rapidly losing the green color of its leaves, with healthy plants in colder climates this is typically seen during September. Jun 18, When you remove the stems, take care not to damage the crown, which is the fleshy part of the plant between the roots and the stems. Remove stems that are when are you not supposed to dig up peony bushes with diseases or insects as soon as you discover the problem. Trim tree peony branches to remove damage caused by winter weather and to correct structural problems in spring.

How to Prune a Peony. The first thing you should know about pruning peonies is where to make the cut. The best place to cut a peony.