Keep the portion you cut off, this can still be used to support things in your garden, even smaller peony bushes. (if planting from peonies bare-root it can take a few years for them to fill in) Supporting Peonies when Flowering This peony plant support is for you, especially if you prefer your peonies not be eclipsed by expensive, overly decorative plant supports. Protect your peonies from inclement weather Is it any wonder that gardeners become besotted with their fabulous blooms? Every May, it must feel like a treasured family member has returned to the fold. A very popular plant support for peonies Don’t cut peony foliage down to the ground too early or your peony won’t have enough time to store up the energy it needs to bloom in the spring. Supporting peonies is important to keep them looking their best. In this post, I will teach you how to support your peonies so that you can enjoy their beauty for years to come!

The cone-shape of our peony plant supports allows your peonies to stand proud and show off their glorious blooms. No Assembly Required Small = Height 60cm, Top Ring Diameter 50cm & Lower Ring Diameter 30cm Large = Height 60cm, Top Ring Diameter 60cm & Lower Ring Diameter 40cm Stakes might be made from a range of different materials, from bamboo to natural branches from your garden, to reclaimed lengths of wood, metal or other materials. It was a heavier gauge wire than other tomato cages but the others could work as well. After some testing, I will let you know how they work. You can also use this method for supporting peonies that are already blooming, to prop up any flowers that are already drooping, or to support peonies that are too tall for commercial cages. How To Make Peony Plant Supports Step-By-StepExclusively designed and manufactured by us in the UK, these attractive plant supports use quality 8mm gauge steel rods making them very strong and durable which is why we offer a 5 YEAR STRUCTURAL GUARANTEE. Trumpet Shaped Plant Supports ideal for peonies, but can be used with lots of other flowering plants such as tulips, alliums, delphinium, lupins and more. But don’t worry if you forgot, you can still stake your peonies after the flowers have opened, and save them from crashing to the ground. More About Flower Gardening

What I love about these more decorative ones is even when the peonies are dormant the supports look beautiful in the garden beds. These fluted supports allow peony clumps to develop and sit more naturally, catering to their growth and form. Available in two sizes and made from solid high quality galvanised solid steel with a Sage Green UV stabilised coating or Natural Rust finish This very popular plant support also provides plenty of room to grow and gradually disappears into the foliage as the peony grows Make your peony the star of the show

Large Green Heavy Duty Peony Support

Rustic finish arrives pre-aged to give an authentic rust effect that blends beautifully into your garden. The finish is like any natural rusted metal and care should be taken initially as the rust may transfer onto clothes and furnishings. Ideal for peonies, but can be used with lots of other flowering plants such as tulips, alliums, delphinium, lupins and more I have often used these tomato cages upside down as obelisks in the garden to support things like sweet peas. Many peonies will benefit from some kind of support, to prevent breakage to the stems and damage in winds or heavy rains. A signature will be required upon delivery unless we have authorisation from you that the goods can be left.

Natural materials like stakes and string or materials like corten steel tend are my go-to materials for unobtrusive but effective supports.” The surprisingly long-living Peony is a true perennial and it can bring pleasure to a garden for nearly 50 years. Especially if planted in a sunny position; fed well and supported securely, using peony plant supports. Remove the spent peony flowers as the petals start to turn brown. This will encourage the small buds to open, extending the bloom time.The best time to provide support for your peony bushes is before they need it, meaning early Spring. Planting potted peonies is a great way to get a bit of a head start on growing these beautiful plants. Many have tall stems and large flower heads, so you may be wondering whether or not you need to install supports for the peonies you have chosen. Do Peonies Need Support? Don't forget: while rusty plant supports are a classic at the moment, it's best to choose whichever you think will work best in your garden. Think about whether you want to make a feature out of the plant supports, or whether you want the peony to be the main attraction. You don't want your chic plant support detracting from the beauty of the peony in question.

Herbaceous peonies usually require some kind of support, while intersectional and shrub-like tree peonies can often manage without it. Some are pricier than others. Gardeners Supply has some that are just beautiful but way out of my budget. When first installed, they will be noticeable and if they are attractive, all the better, but ideally the plant should grow into the structure and be barely noticeable by flowering time. The problem with staking is that you may need rather a lot of them to support all the stems in larger clumps, or where a large number of peonies are grown. You can often see them in my Secret Garden tour videos. I just would place a 4-inch terra-cotta pot over the legs at the top for decorative purposes.Supports may not always be essential, and you may be able to get away without them if you are growing shorter cultivars or are growing them in a particularly sheltered spot. If you’re one of the many people who love peonies, then you know just how beautiful they can be! These flowers are easy to grow and tough in many garden zones.