question about planting peonies in pots

I would plant them with the eyes just below the surface. Also make sure the compost has added loam so its not too 'light'. They don't like drying out either so try and site them so they get plenty of light but don't get dried out by the wind.

Hi, I wouldn't recommend growing paeonia in pots as the tubers get fairly large, and multiply quite quickly, and they're not very keen on root disturbance either, they would be much better off planted in the ground, with the tops of the tubers just visible once the ground has settled, don't forget that they can live undisturbed for 70 - 100 years, so no matter how large you container might be, it is eventually going to become too small, however if you have no alternative than to grow them in pots, don't cover the red shoots, the same planting rules apply, but keep them well watered, Derek.

I'm with Derek - they are better off in the ground. The buds should be above soil level - if you bury them, they are less likely to flower.

thanks so much for the advise hoya, derek and andrew, im just a bit worried about doing it worng, but i have planted them, and will post some pictures if anything happens,

fingers crossed

steve