Peony problem
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Re: Peony problem
from zackey on 04/20/2015 02:09 AMAs far as I know they are all horticulturists. He should know about more than tobacco.
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Re: Peony problem
from Terri on 04/19/2015 10:35 PMIf it's an animal, I'm thinking maybe some sort of mole? problem, possibly. I can't see anything that looks like damage ON the ground so it would have to be a burrower. There is an extension agent nearby; I know he will come out and check soil pH, etc. I would think he would have to know about various plants for his job, but he was originally located here for the tobacco farmers. He may be worth a shot, though :)
Re: Peony problem
from zackey on 04/19/2015 09:03 PMI used to sell peony stakes when I worked in a garden center in Pa in the 80's. That's about all I know about them. Maybe they need to be divided? Do you have an Agricultural center you can call or visit and ask this question? Take a picture with you.
Re: Peony problem
from howconnie on 04/19/2015 11:55 AMI don't know anything about peonies but it sounds like an animal has tunneled under your plant. have you checked to see if there's any dens nearby?
Peony problem
from Terri on 04/19/2015 06:44 AMI have 8 large bunches of peonies that have been in the same spots for 29 yrs (that I know of). The last 3 yrs they are drastically dying back. They will grow foliage and bud normally but won't bloom (I only had 2 flowers last year). Now 2 sets didn't even sprout this year, and 3 others are about a third of the original size. They did excellent before 2013. I've always heard that peonies thrive and do best if left undisturbed, which is how they have been. I do not see any visible sign of disease or pest and it's like the roots are simply disappearing.
Any advice?
I've got to figure out how to stop this!