Errol Reuben Fernandes explains how to grow and care for peonies, in this video from BBC Gardeners' World Magazine. He identifies the three different types of peony: herbaceous peonies, tree peonies and intersectional hybrids and explains the best growing conditions to give them. He also advises on how much sunlight peonies need.

He demonstrates the best way to grow peonies in a pot and shares some top tips for supporting the blooms, so that they don't bend over and snap off. Plus, he advises on the best techniques for propagating peonies and shares pruning advice.

00:00 - Peony Grow Guide
00:41 - The three types of peony
00:52 - Where to grow peonies
01:46 - How to grow peonies in a pot
02:05 - The best type of pot to use for peonies
02:36 - What type of soil is best for peonies
03:18 - Re-potting your peony plant
04:22 - Supporting peony flowers
05:06 - Peony care and maintenance tips
05:49 - How to propagate peonies
06:47 - Pruning peonies
07:26 - Peonies: Pest and diseases
07:55 - Peony varieties to grow

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