{"product_id":"peony-pink-parfait-root-stock-not-to-wa","title":"Peony Pink Parfait Root Stock (NOT TO WA)","description":"\u003cp class=\"product_title page_title\"\u003ePeony Pink Parfait\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product_title page_title\"\u003eSoft pink large double flowers. Stems up to 100cm long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Peony flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eHerbaceous peonies come in a variety of forms, singles, doubles and semi-doubles and are often quite fragrant, they can grow up to 1m tall. Peonies will normally take a few years to establish and flower well. They may produce a few flowers in the first year then more each following year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003ca\u003e\u003c\/a\u003ePeonies need a cold winter to grow. If your climate does not get frosts, then ice can be placed on the plant on the coldest nights. This should be done approximately 6 times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeony root stock should be planted on arrival in Autumn - Early Winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eChoose an area to plant that has well draining soil and full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDig a hole 40cm X 40cm and 40cm deep. Fill the bottom 10cm of the hole with rich compost. Fill the hole half way with a mix of high quality garden soil + compost. Place the root in place so that the eyes are facing upwards and spread the roots evenly. \u003ca\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eThe eyes must be no deeper than 5cm once complete, otherwise they may fail to bloom. Fill in the rest of the soil around the root. Water in well. Space 1m apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeonies prefer a neutral soil pH (7.0).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeonies are heavy feeders, general purpose fertiliser should be applied during early spring and late autumn. Watered regularly in warmer months. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePeonies don't like to be disturbed, but during their dormant months (winter) you can lift and divide a large matt of roots.  Keep moist and cool after lifting. To prevent botrytis returning year on year cut stems back in autumn to 10cm above the ground.  Cut back before leaves drop to ground to prevent botrytis entering the crown.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePeonies can grow in pots but it is more difficult. They need winter cooling and heavy fertilisation to make them flourish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE: Parts of this plant may be toxic to animals. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product_title page_title\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll peony roots are only sent\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eExpress Post\u003c\/span\u003e. Postage prices are weight dependent.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Veggie \u0026 Flower Garden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42240442957879,"sku":"VGSPET1458","price":16.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0263\/7129\/3239\/files\/20251106_VFGS_Gateforth_Peony_Visit_SSH_4831_2500px.jpg?v=1779325254","url":"https:\/\/veggiegardenseeds.com.au\/products\/peony-pink-parfait-root-stock-not-to-wa","provider":"Veggie \u0026 Flower Garden Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}