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Can you plant peonies in May? These fluffy peony varieties can still be planted now if you act fast

Pink and white Chinese peonies growing in garden.

Peonies are a classic crowd-pleaser, and most of them are in bloom right now – but in case you missed the planting boat, I thought I’d take a look at this week's burning question: can you plant peonies in May?

Well, the best time to plant peonies depends on the type and how mature the plant already is. You can buy peony plants in bud and bloom right now – and if you hurry, you’ll get to enjoy them before they finish flowering.

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