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Lisa Fazzani

How and when to fertilise peonies for bigger, brighter blooms, according to experts

Pink peonies in full bloom.

It’s hard not to love peonies. With their big, showy flowers, vibrant pink colour and fragrant scent, they are a true garden showstopper. But as beautiful as they might be, the bloom time of peonies is brief, so knowing how and when to fertilise peonies is a must if you want to ensure your plants stay healthy and your peonies bloom for longer.

While peonies have a rep for being a bit of a tricky plant, when it comes to how to grow peonies, the opposite is true; all that’s needed is a little TLC. And this is where feeding and when to fertilise peonies comes in, and early Spring is the perfect time.

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