paeonia with 1 bud

Questionspaeonia with 1 bud
sheila walsh Staff asked 15 years ago

In its third year my paeonia has 1 bud, but no more. It does not seem to be opening and the bud is covered with ants. it is in a south facing raised bed, but would not have much shelter. soil is slightly limey and fairly rich. plant is about 2 feet high. any suggestion