When is the best time to transplant ground-planted peonies?

Before transplanting ground-planted peonies, you first need to select a site and prepare the land. It is best to transplant the peony to a sunny environment. Do not transplant the peony to a place with shade, otherwise it will affect the healthy growth of the peony. The soil for transplanting should be loose, breathable, neutral or weakly alkaline soil with strong drainage.

Transplanting time of ground-planted peony

Peonies need to be planted in the ground at the right time. According to the growth habits of peonies, it is best to transplant them in autumn every year. Generally, it is best to transplant them during the period from the autumnal equinox to the frost. Because if they are transplanted at this time, the recovery time of the peony will be longer. In the spring of next year, the peony will sprout and grow.

Transplanting method of ground-planted peony

First, dig the peony out of the soil. Do not damage the roots of the peony. Keep the roots intact. Clean the old soil next to the roots, cut off the rotten roots, disinfect and dry them, then transplant the treated peony into new soil and cover the surface with a layer of soil to encourage the roots to stretch.

Management of ground-planted peonies after transplanting

After transplanting the peony, you need to water it thoroughly first to encourage the peony to take root. Then move the transplanted peony to a cool and diffused light place to grow, so that the peony can adapt to growth. Then gradually expose it to light, but be careful not to let it be exposed to direct sunlight.