Peony tubers arrive in stores at the beginning of October.
Peony tubers are sold by the number of eyes, or buds - the more eyes, the stronger the plant you get.
When a tuber says ""3/5 eyes"" it means it is a large tuber with 3-5 buds.
We get peony tubers from peasant roses ( Paeonia officinalis ) and silk peonies ( Paeonia lactiflora ) and itoh hybrids. Peonies are easy to grow in the garden, but it is important to plant peony tubers correctly. The peony tuber should of course be facing up with the buds and the top of the tuber should be about 2-3 cm below the ground. If you plant the peony tuber too deep, it can take many years before it blooms. Peony tubers like alkaline soil, so it is a good idea to give them lime from time to time to prevent the soil from becoming too acidic and the peony tubers from thriving.
