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Please tell me about Peony Bushes

I would like to add some to my yard.  I love them, they are my favorite flowers.   

 We had some growing up, that I remember came back year after year and attracted ants.   Otherwise they seemed effortless?

 Any helpful advice on where is the best source, planting info, shade or sun etc? 

 TIA 

 

Re: Please tell me about Peony Bushes

  • They are beautiful.  I have a decent sized bush in my yard that I love watched.  However, the ants are a big drawback.  I'd love to put a bloom or two inside but can't.
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  • imageSantorini2011:
    They are beautiful.  I have a decent sized bush in my yard that I love watched.  However, the ants are a big drawback.  I'd love to put a bloom or two inside but can't.

    Fill a bucket with cool water and submerge the blooms upside down for a minute or two. Then swish them around in the water and pull them out. Ant free peonies!

  • The peonies secrete a fluid that attracts ants because the ants eat the insect pests that would otherwise consume the flower.  No ants, maybe no flowers.
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