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Homes & Gardens
Holly Crossley

Does putting ice on peonies help them grow in hot climates? Experts debunk this gardening myth – and suggest alternative options

'Command Performance' red peony in bloom.

Peony flowers may be short-lived, but they are undeniably exquisite – both in the border and cut for the vase. However, some climates are better suited to these perennials than others, as most require a cold and frosty winter to form their buds.

Putting ice on the plants in winter, usually at night, is said to be a workaround for growing peonies in hot regions. Whether this gardening hack actually works is another story – so I turned to industry professionals for advice.

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