WHEN: Late August or September or mid-March.
HOW: Cut off the leaves and stems close to the ground. Carefully lift the clump, taking care not to damage the roots. If you want to divide the peonies: Wash off the soil with a garden hose. Use a sterilized, sharp knife to cut the crown apart. Each division should have two to five eyes. Planting depth is important. On clay soils, the eyes should be 1 to 2 inches below the soil surface. On lighter soils, sand, sandy loam, etc., the eyes should be 2 to 3 inches beneath the surface. Once peonies are dug or dug and divided, they may not bloom for three to five years. For more information, click here: Transplanting Peonies.
