Peonies are much-adored early summer flowers, but occasionally there are issues that can result in peonies not blooming. Sometimes it’s a disease that causes peony buds not to open. Other times improper planting, plant age and health, or the wrong growing conditions are the reason why your peonies haven’t flowered. In this article, I’ll outline seven reasons why peony plants fail to bloom and share what you can do to identify and fix the problem.
What to do if you have peonies not blooming
It’s always heartbreaking when peony plants don’t bloom, especially because peonies are perennials that are considered easy to grow. They are not fussy about soil conditions, and they make great cut flowers. Plus, peonies are resistant to most insect pests and deer, so there’s no need for insecticides or deer repellents. There are many different types of peonies you can grow in the garden, with blooms that come in various shades of white, pink, and red.
If your peony plant did not produce flowers this season, don’t be disheartened. In almost every case, the problem can be identified with a little detective work and then easily solved. Let’s dig into the most common reasons peonies fail to bloom so that you can solve the problem and make sure next year’s bloom is guaranteed.
Are ants responsible for peonies not blooming?
I’ll start by noting that many people blame peonies not blooming on a lack of ants. However, this is nothing more than a myth. Ants are not responsible for opening peony buds. If you spy ants crawling around on your plants (as they commonly do), it’s only because they are feeding on extra-floral nectar (EFN) that is produced by peony plants, primarily on the exterior of the buds and at leaf nodes.
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