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. This ...

They are amongst the most exquisite ornamentals, yet peonies have a rep for being the domain of sprawling beds and borders. The truth is you don’t need loads of space to grow dazzling peonies in pots, ...

Q: I have a white peony plant that looks healthy and produces loads of blooms. The blooms open to very large flowers. Unfortunately, all the flowers have a brown edging on each petal. Except for the ...

Timeless and lovely, a peony plant is beloved for a reason. Discover what makes peonies such popular flowers for gardeners.

Dear Master Gardener: Some of my peony bushes have leaves that have turned powdery white. Should I take some action? Answer: It sounds like your peony bushes are infected with powdery mildew, a fungal ...

“Everyone who loves peonies has a story about why they do,” said Eugenia Harris, who, with her friends at Nicewicz Farm in Bolton, oversees 2,000 bushes of the beautiful and fragrant flowers that ...

Growing up in Minnesota, I was always entranced by the peonies my mom grew. Their ruffled elegance and fragile-looking petals held a scent that took my breath away. I would stand next to a bloom and ...

Drought is one of the most damaging environmental stresses limiting plant growth, productivity, and survival. Understanding how plants sense water ...

Flower color is a defining trait in ornamental plants, yet the genetic control of subtle background pigmentation remains poorly understood. In flare ...