There are only 2 flowers on 5 plants. What can I do to improve this situation?

There are only 2 flowers on 5 plants. What can I do to improve this situation?

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There are only 2 flowers on 5 plants. What can I do to improve this situation?

Posted: Sunday 8th of June 2014 08:04 PM

Re: There are only 2 flowers on 5 plants. What can I do to improve this situation?
ELAINE HUTSON
Did they bloom so scantily before?, peonies don't like being planted too deep and they do like sun.
Replied: Monday 9th of June 2014 01:32 AM

Re: Re: There are only 2 flowers on 5 plants. What can I do to improve this situation?
Shoot User
Thanks. They do get a lot of sun, most of the day. And I didn't think they were planted deep, they were put in at the same level as soil. Anything else I can do? Do I need to feed them?
Replied: Monday 9th of June 2014 07:48 AM

Re: Re: Re: There are only 2 flowers on 5 plants. What can I do to improve this situation?
ELAINE HUTSON
Yes, they are heavy feeders, a well balanced fertilizer is a good way to go for most plants, it takes the mystery out of fertilizing, I use a 16-16-16 mid March for all my plants.
Replied: Monday 9th of June 2014 12:42 PM

Re: Re: Re: Re: There are only 2 flowers on 5 plants. What can I do to improve this situation?
Shoot User
Thank you for your help. I will try that next spring.
Replied: Monday 9th of June 2014 09:37 PM

Re: There are only 2 flowers on 5 plants. What can I do to improve this situation?
Shoot User
How long have the plants been in the ground?, time and patience may be all that is required
Replied: Monday 9th of June 2014 12:42 PM

Re: Re: There are only 2 flowers on 5 plants. What can I do to improve this situation?
Shoot User
This is the 3rd summer.
Replied: Monday 9th of June 2014 09:38 PM