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[–] NataliePortland 4 points 2 days ago (3 children)

Oh man two years? But I want a peony NOW!

Alright that’s disappointing but I guess it’s worth the wait. Thanks the the tips

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 days ago

It is worth the wait. Ours didn't start blooming for about 3 years, but now it is amazingly beautiful and had been going strong for 12 years now.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 days ago

I had one I planted not come up the first year.

The second year it sent up a small shoot.

The third year it sent up 4 shoots but 3 of them were smashed by my older sons basketball.

The 4th year it grew 5 shoots.

It finally bloomed for the first time on the firth year

6 years later it's a large bush with tons of flowers.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 days ago

I know!! But yes, worth the wait. If you are in the US, you may be able to snag some tail-end season peonies from your local farmers or Trader Joe’s. Or order some from Alaska! I like Scenic Place Peonies for cuts :)