Peony problem
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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!
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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?
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 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 04/20/2015 02:09 AMAs far as I know they are all horticulturists. He should know about more than tobacco.