Garden Pride Peony Cage Plant Support - Available in plastic coated or raw steel, designed to rust - Heavy Duty Peony Cage plant Support (62cm Tall - Pack of 1, Raw Steel - Designed to Rust)

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It also helps protect peonies from certain pests, such as deer and rabbits who may have an appetite for flower petals. The key with plant supports is to ensure that they do not distract from the flowers themselves,” shares Master Horticulturist Colin Skelly.

I planted three pale pink Sarah Bernhardt peonies years ago and they have been rewarding me with armloads of peonies ever since. If we were just supporting the peony bush then the ring would be sufficient but supporting the big blousy flowers takes a little more added to the top ring of the cage. Rustic finish arrives pre-aged to give an authentic rust effect that blends beautifully into your garden. The finish is like any natural rusted metal and care should be taken initially as the rust may transfer onto clothes and furnishings.Peonies flop over due to their large and heavy flowers on top of long stems. The stems aren’t always flexible enough to support the full weight of the large bloom. Another way to support peonies is with plant support hoops, which completely encircle a peony clump and provide it with some support. Peonies tend to be dramatic, flopping over just as they reach their peak blooms. To stop this from happening, you need to place peony supports before they get too big.

Peonies are meant for cutting so don’t be afraid to clip them and bring them inside using a clean, sharp pair of shears (these are my favorite pruning shears). Planting potted peonies is a great way to get a bit of a head start on growing these beautiful plants.As the peony grows taller make sure the buds are threaded through the grid to support the flowers individually. Peony cages are used to provide support to the growing plants. This helps keep the plant’s flowers and foliage upright. The cage prevents them from collapsing under their own weight or becoming overwhelmed by strong winds. Stakes might be made from a range of different materials, from bamboo to natural branches from your garden, to reclaimed lengths of wood, metal or other materials. These fluted supports allow peony clumps to develop and sit more naturally, catering to their growth and form.

If a collection needs to be arranged, this will be made for a weekday only, between standard working hours. If you are not able to be at home when the collection is to be made, we can arrange for goods to be collected from a safe location at your request.To get peony blooms the spring that you plant them, I prefer buying peonies in containers instead of bare root peonies which take years to bloom. Some are pricier than others. Gardeners Supply has some that are just beautiful but way out of my budget. You might also consider creating rings or lines of stakes around a clump, or several peony clumps, with natural twine or other strings between them. 2) Plant Support Hoops Vancouver is a very rainy place. I live in a lush green environment pretty well year-round, but I do get lots of gloomy skies to compensate for it. If you're interested in a bit of DIY, head to our piece on how to make your own plant supports, but if you don't have the time, and you like the trend for metal rusty peony supports, then below is our list of our favourite peony supports.