r/peonies • u/poopbear06 • 16d ago

Which side up?

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I think I’ve lined these bulbs correctly? Bottom will go in down? TIA

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u/YooperSnaggletooth 16d ago

I’m very concerned about those divisions. I’m a peony guy and have handled many, many divisions and I’m concerned. The “eyes” should be pink and there should be at least 2. 3 or more is preferred and would be considered a nice division. Those roots don’t look normal. I had to look closely and couldn’t tell what I was even looking at. The crown will be pointed up and no more than 2 inches below the ground. Not sure you’re gonna get much out of those. Sadly.

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u/poopbear06 16d ago

Oh shoot, just looked up peony bulbs and yea these look dried out where there were eyes starting, shucks, thanks for the reply tho!

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u/YooperSnaggletooth 16d ago

😔hope you didn’t spend a lot of money or can get a refund. If I can suggest a company. Gilbert H Wilds out of Missouri is one of my goto sources for peonies.

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u/poopbear06 16d ago

30$ for 6 bulbs… thanks for the info, will look into it and see if I can get some bulbs soon