Ep. 212 Peonies: Beauty, history, and backyard blooms | #GoodGrowing
Peonies are a springtime showstopper, fragrant, full, and beloved in gardens across the world. Check out this week’s Good Growing Podcast and explore the history of peonies, their flower forms, and tips for growing, dividing, and relocating them. We also discuss why ants are drawn to their buds, what might be keeping your peonies from blooming, and how to make the most of their short but spectacular bloom season.
Watch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_CB0qzCxJ5Q
Skip to what you want to know:
00:33 - Welcome, Ken. How do you pronounce peony? Peonies and the rain.
02:12 - History and types of peonies
07:27 - Peonies as cut flowers
13:48 - Bloom times and cultivars
17:02 - Flower forms
22:20 - Why do we see ants on peony flowers?
25:38 - Peony diseases
30:33 - Moving and dividing peonies
35:52 - Breeding your own peonies
40:57 - The story of Peonydale
47:23 - Why aren't my peonies blooming?
50:17- Wrap-up, thank yous, what’s up next week, and goodbye!
50:17- Wrap-up, thank yous, what’s up next week, and goodbye!
Read more about it:
Peony flower forms: https://americanpeonysociety.org/learn/herbaceous-peonies/flower-types-anatomy/
Peonydale and the Wettengel Family Story: http://wimuseum.org/peonydale-and-the-wettengel-family-story/
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Ken Johnson: kjohnso@illinois.edu
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Creators and Guests
Host
Chris Enroth
University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator serving Henderson, Knox, McDonough, and Warren Counties
Host
Ken Johnson
University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator serving Calhoun, Cass, Greene, Morgan, and Scott Counties
