I learned something interesting last night when doing my "where to plant what" plan for the property...peonies should only be planted in the FALL! Some stores sell bulbs in the spring but if you plant in the spring you'll get a weaker peony because it puts the root under "severe stress". They're meant to winter over before they begin growing. Even then, they may take two years to fully bloom.
I'VE BEEN HAD!! *shaking fists* Nice one Home Depot, way to care about plant integrity. Now i have to research all the flowers I bought and make sure I'm not making any other mistakes. This is yet another moment where I wonder what people did before the internet, was everyone just a sucker? Who has time to drive somewhere and talk to a peony expert and who has gardening books about this stuff. Thanks internet, once again, you've saved me.
Ugh, gotta return those bulbs. No way do I want anything but the best for my peonies. Oh well, I'll just have to buy some cut ones from Whole Foods every now and then to rub on my gums and get me through.
Guess I'll just have to order more of something else, like DAHLIAS! Muahahahaaa
This one is like a purple rasta!
So light and pretty!
Ok, I know, that's enough dahlia porn for today. Sorry. Moral of the story is do your homework and have a plan before buying bulbs. Otherwise it's like going to the grocery store hungry. I'll somehow manage without peonies but look out September- I'm prepared to place an embarrassing bulb order!
Now I'm off to buy blood worms and dirt. Just a typical Friday!
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