When to Plant Peonies? A Detailed Guide to the Best Planting Time

Peony seeds should be sown from late August to late September. Note that peony seeds should be collected immediately once ripe and sown right after harvesting.

1. When do peonies bloom?

Peonies generally bloom from May to June, usually borne singly at the top of the stem or near the top in the leaf axils, and some rare varieties produce 2 or 3 flowers together. Flower colors include white, pink, red, purple, yellow, green, black and bicolor, etc.,

2. What is the peony known as?

The peony is known as the “Flower Fairy” and the “Prime Minister of Flowers”, and is listed as one of the “Ten Famous Flowers”. It is also called the “Flower God of May”, and because it has been regarded as the flower of love since ancient times, it is now honored as the representative flower of the Qixi Festival.