Peonies won't bud or bloom?

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I have two peony bushes that will get one or two bulbs only and seldom bloom. I do have ants on them however I only get at most two flower bulbs. How can I get more bulbs and make my flowers beautiful? The leaves are pretty and healthy. I live in lower Michigan.

Johnavallance82 · Answer

Peony's stake many years to flower as they sulk when disturbed..........

Janet Pizaro · Answer

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/peony/why-your-peony-buds-but-never-flowers.htm

Cindy · Answer

It takes 3 years after you plant them to get full blooms. How deep are they planted...you should be able to see the rhizomes or should be just below the dirt. They won't bloom if planted too deep, dig off the dirt from the top of the plant now for it to bloom this year.

Cri3075948 · Answer

need more sun

Lynn · Answer

Feed them with a flower feed. , also get rid of ants they can hurt use an ant killer spray prior to bloom. if some persist use you hose on them.

DesertRose · Answer

Peonies need ants to open them. We literally trapped and carried some ants to our new yard and place when our peonies did not open one year. AFter that, we had no problems.

Queeniecda · Answer

My grandmother always said, the best time to plant/transplant, is in August to September. Also their feet (root system) don't like to be too warm. How deep are they? YES, ants VERY important to the peonies - helps with blooming! Plus patience! I also, had a plant, seemed forever but has MANY blossoms now! Good luck!

Susan Keaton · Answer

Wanda, actually the problem with your peonies is that they are planted too deep or mulched too deep. Peonies are roots that do not like to be planted too deeply into the ground or they will not form buds. They don't care about much else other than that.

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