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Flower Perennial Intermediate Level πŸͺ΄ Container Friendly

Peonies

Peonies is a Perennial Flower that thrives in USDA Zones 3–8. It requires full_sun and takes around 730–1095 days to mature.

SunlightFull Sun
Water NeedMedium
Days to Maturity🌱 730–1095 days
USDA ZonesπŸ—ΊοΈ 3–8
Starts FromπŸ“¦ Bare Root
Transplant Bulb Planting

πŸ“… US Planting Timing

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Transplant
+0 days after frost
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Fall Planting
6 weeks
before first frost

🌑️ Temps & Growth (Fahrenheit)

πŸͺ± Soil Temp
Minimum40Β°F
Optimal55–65Β°F
πŸ’¨ Air Temp
Minimum-40Β°F
Optimal60–75Β°F
🌱 Germination Temp
Minimum40Β°F
Optimal45–55Β°F
❄️ Frost Toleranceβ–²β–²β–² High
πŸ”₯ Heat Toleranceβ–²β–² Medium
GDD Base Temp 50Β°F Growth stops below this temp
GDD Required 500 Heat units needed to mature

πŸ“ Garden Spacing & Soil

Spacing (Inches)

Plant Depth2" (in)
Plant Spacing36" (in)
Row Spacing48" (in)
Square Foot (SFG)0.11 plants per sq. ft.

Soil & Water

pH Range6.50 – 7.00
DrainageWell Drained
Water/Week1 – 1.5" inches
Soil TypesLoamClay

πŸͺ΄ Container Gardening

This plant is highly suitable for growing in pots, grow bags, or urban balconies.

Min. Depth 18" (in)
Min. Volume 10 Gal

🌎 US State Planting Forecast

Where can you plant Peonies right now? Based on current weather, soil temperature & frost calendar for each state.

3 βœ… Ready
41 ⚠️ Risk
6 🚫 Not yet
AK ❌ Jun 10, 01:00 AKDT AL ⚠️ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT AR ⚠️ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT AZ ⚠️ Jun 10, 02:00 MST CA ❌ Jun 10, 02:00 PDT CO ⚠️ Jun 10, 03:00 MDT CT βœ… Jun 10, 05:00 EDT DE ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT FL ❌ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT GA ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT HI ❌ Jun 9, 23:00 HST IA ⚠️ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT ID ⏳ Jun 10, 03:00 MDT IL ⚠️ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT IN ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT KS ⚠️ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT KY ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT LA ❌ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT MA ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT MD ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT ME ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT MI ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT MN ⚠️ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT MO ⚠️ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT MS ⚠️ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT MT ⚠️ Jun 10, 03:00 MDT NC ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT ND βœ… Jun 10, 04:00 CDT NE ⚠️ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT NH ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT NJ ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT NM ⚠️ Jun 10, 03:00 MDT NV ⚠️ Jun 10, 02:00 PDT NY ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT OH ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT OK ⚠️ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT OR ⚠️ Jun 10, 02:00 PDT PA ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT RI ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT SC ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT SD ⚠️ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT TN ⚠️ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT TX ⚠️ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT UT ⚠️ Jun 10, 03:00 MDT VA ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT VT βœ… Jun 10, 05:00 EDT WA ⚠️ Jun 10, 02:00 PDT WI ⚠️ Jun 10, 04:00 CDT WV ⚠️ Jun 10, 05:00 EDT WY ⚠️ Jun 10, 03:00 MDT
Ready to plant Plant with caution Not recommended

πŸ“… Personal Planting Timeline

Your personalized schedule based on frost dates and current soil temperature. Showing default Zone 7 β€” set your location for exact dates.

❄️ Last frost: Mar 31 πŸ‚ First fall frost: Nov 26 βœ… 240 frost-free days
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Transplant seedlings outdoors Mar 31
71 days ago
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Fall planting window Oct 15
in 127 days

πŸ’§ Watering Forecast

Need: 1.25" / week  Β·  based on forecast rain & evaporation

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🌑️ Plant Stress Forecast

5-day temperature stress outlook for this plant

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🌑️ Growth Prediction

GDD-based harvest forecast Β· 500 GDD needed

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🀝 Companion Planting

βœ… Plant Near

  • Allium
  • Geranium
  • Iris
  • Lavender
  • Roses

❌ Keep Away From

  • Black Walnut
  • Eucalyptus