After peony flowers fade, here's what you should do to encourage healthier growth and more blooms next year. The peony blooming season is a short but sweet one. When the last few petals have fallen, it's time to deadhead your peonies for more than just looks—it's also important for your plant's health.

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This ... Yahoo: How To Care For Peony Plants In Fall For Big Blooms In The Spring How To Care For Peony Plants In Fall For Big Blooms In The Spring WGN-TV: Weekend Gardening: Peonies plant disease, cucumbers, and tomatoes that won’t ripen Groups of Peonies Peony flowers are grouped according to flower shape. Single, semi-double, anemone, Japanese, and double flower forms are the most common. Although peonies only bloom for 1 to 2 weeks in early summer, by planting early-, mid-, and late-season varieties, you can extend the bloom time to four to six weeks.

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The Top Recommended Varieties of Peonies Peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Sarah Bernhardt') This is a good peony for all climates, and especially for the South, because it blooms early before it gets too hot. By Mother's Day in May, these blooms are finished after giving a great early spring show. Plant database entry for Peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Bowl of Beauty') with 82 images, 2 comments, and 29 data details.