Peonies

by Pamela McGeorge, Russell McGeorge (Photographer)

A richly illustrated guide to growing a most satisfying perennial, the peony.

The dazzling peony with its generous blooms is revered and treasured in North America as it has been for centuries in its country of origin, China. Peonies is a comprehensive guide to selecting and growing the best species and hybrids for every region and garden condition.

In an easy-to-use format, this informative and practical reference book has dozens of color photographs and features chapters

Genus Paeonia and the modern hybrids Ornamental and herbaceous peonies Tree peonies, the "king of flowers" Cultivation and propagation techniques Fertilizers, preferred soil composition, watering and over-wintering Remedies for pests, diseases and disorders Landscaping recommendations with peonies Displaying peonies indoors The origin and history of peonies. There is also a valuable appendix of selected varieties and a listing of associations and suppliers.

Genres: Gardening, Nonfiction

144 pages, Paperback

First published September 12, 2006

Reviews

[Mlg · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good history and discussion of different types of peonies.

[David Ward · Rating 3 out of 5]

Peonies by Pamela McGeorge (Firefly Books 2006)(635.93362) was an interesting read but not detail oriented. My rating: 5/10, finished 4/26/11.

[Myhoa · Rating 2 out of 5]

The pictures were captivating and the history extensive. But it didn't do much to help me understand the nuances of making my backyard peonies thrive.

[Annette McIntyre · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very helpful