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Peony Care

General Peony Care
Peonies are found in various places in the Northeast and Midwest, but can be cultivated in the south. Climate does have an effect on the results, though. Similar to lilacs, peonies require a winter chilling phase of a particular length for them to be able to set buds. The hot summers and cold [...]

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Peony Tea

What Sets the White Peony Tea Apart
White peony tea, generally referred to as Pai Mu Tan in China, is a delicate tea deriving from the tea buds gathered and withered before opening. The most current research studies indicate that white tea may be more successful in warding off cancer compared to green tea, which has [...]

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Peony Plant Problems

Common Problems of the Peony Plant
The peony plant is a solitary genus in the flowering plant family. They are generally found and grow predominantly in Asia, western North America and southern Europe. Nearly all peonies are herbaceous perennial plants growing up to 0.5 to 1.5 meters high. However, some peonies are woody shrubs that could [...]

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Perennial Gardens

A Novice Guide to Perennial Gardens
Not many other things amuse gardeners more than persevering for the annual return of their perennials. Perennials are quite different from annuals in a sense that they come back each year, getting rid of the requirement in purchasing new flowers each spring. This is what makes perennial gardens desirable for [...]

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Peony Perfume

Peony Perfume Projects
If you’ve ever wondered if you can make your very own peony perfume, you definitely can! Peony perfume can be perfect for casual wear to formal events. The first thing you need to do is to prepare your workspace. Use plastic sheets, newspaper or other types of shielding products to prevent spoiling or [...]

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Chinese Peony

History Of The Chinese Peony
The peony is indigenous to southern Europe, western North America and Asia. The majority of peonies are herbaceous perennial plants, however, there are other types of peonies, which can be distinguished easily by their loftier height. Tree peonies are more like woody shrubs that can grow up to 1.5 to 3 [...]

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Peony Flower

The Story Behind the Admired Peony Flower
Peonies are comprised of deeply lobed leaves as well as massive, usually aromatic flowers, varying from white to yellow or red, in late spring and early summer. Previously, peonies were usually categorized in the family Ranunculaceae, together with Anemones and Hellebores. Peonies have distinctively glossy and lacy leaves, but [...]

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Planting Peonies

Planting Peonies - 101
Peonies are great additions to any garden or property. Planting peonies close together will result in a fine informal hedge effect. This is particularly great when wanting a slight divider between lawns, for driveways or as shrub-like accents for annual flowers. Peonies can replace low growing shrubs in places where snow may [...]

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Peony Tree

The Peony Tree - Understanding the Basics
There are two kinds of peonies: herbaceous peonies and tree peonies. The herbaceous peony is a perennial that grows in the appearance of tiny shrubs, usually dying back when winter arrives. On the other hand, the peony tree is a deciduous plant that grows into much loftier bushes with [...]

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