Growing Non-GMO Dr. Alexander Fleming Peony Flower Bulbs

To ensure your peonies thrive, select a growing site with full sun exposure and excellent drainage. If you’re dealing with heavy or sandy soil, enhance it with compost for better growth. Before planting, apply bone meal to the soil for a quick establishment. Make sure the location provides enough room for the bushes, which will grow 24-48 Inches tall and wide and are protected from strong winds.

The ideal time to plant peonies is in early fall, at least six weeks before the arrival of frost, giving them ample time to establish. Dig a hole that’s large enough to accommodate the roots, placing the bulb with the eyes facing upwards. Backfill the hole with amended soil, ensuring the bulb is covered no more than two inches below the surface. Water thoroughly to settle the soil and eliminate large air pockets.

While peonies generally don’t require fertilizer, they can benefit from an annual application of compost. Conduct a soil test before planting and every few years to ensure adequate soil fertility. Dr. Alexander Fleming peonies don’t always need staking but can begin drooping with rain or wind. The heavy weight of the large blooms tends to arch the stems toward the ground.

Dr. Alexander Fleming Peony in the Flower Garden

With its striking blooms, the Dr. Alexander Fleming Peony can be used as a focal point in garden beds or borders, drawing attention and adding a touch of elegance. Its height, reaching up to 3 feet, makes it suitable as a background flower in mixed perennial beds, providing a lush backdrop for shorter plants. They can also be used along garden borders or edges, offering a neat and vibrant frame to the overall garden design. When mass-planted, these peonies create a breathtaking display of color and texture, perfect for larger garden spaces or along pathways.

Harvesting Dr. Alexander Fleming Peony

Dr. Alexander Fleming Peonies are exceptional cut flowers renowned for their large, full blooms and longevity. These peonies are highly favored for floral arrangements and bouquets, as they hold up well in a vase, maintaining their beauty for several days to a week. It’s important to note that you should not cut any blooms during the first two years as the plant establishes itself. The plant may not bloom in the first year. By the third year, you can start harvesting cut flower blooms, but limit cutting to no more than 30% of the blooms to allow the plant to continue growing robustly. From the fourth year onward, you can safely cut up to 70% of the blooms without harming the plant.

For the best results, harvest the flowers early in the morning when the buds are just starting to open. Use clean, sharp scissors or pruning shears to make a diagonal cut about 12-18 inches down the stem, ensuring an optimal length for arranging. When harvesting, handle the stems with care to avoid damaging the delicate petals. Immediately place the cut stems in a bucket of cool water to keep them hydrated and fresh.

About Dr. Alexander Fleming Peony Garden Bulbs

Peonies, including Dr. Alexander Fleming Peonies, are not considered edible. Both the flowers and foliage should not be consumed, as ingesting parts of the peony plant can cause digestive issues in humans, such as nausea and vomiting.

Dr. Alexander Fleming Peonies have earned the Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society, celebrating their reliability and beauty as a timeless perennial.

Historically, peonies have been used in traditional Chinese medicine, though modern usage for this purpose is limited and should be approached with caution. Always consult a healthcare professional before considering any medicinal use.

These peonies can also be dried and used in various crafts and decorative items. The drying process preserves their beauty, allowing them to be enjoyed long after the blooming season.

Also known as Chinese peonies and garden peonies, these flowers symbolize romance, prosperity, and good fortune in various cultures. They are often used in celebrations and ceremonies for their symbolic meanings, adding a cultural and traditional aspect to their beauty.

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"Peonies are beloved by bees and butterflies. They make a wonderful addition to any perennial flower garden."

- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer

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