Transplanting Mature Peonies to a Sunnier Spot

October Is the Ideal Month

Peonies resent disturbance but tolerate fall division. In October, lift clumps with a spading fork, wash soil off roots, and divide with a sharp knife, ensuring each section has strong roots and 3–5 eyes.

Replanting Tips

• Prepare a deep, rich bed in full sun.
• Plant eyes 1–2 inches below soil surface.
• Water well and mulch.

Expect reduced blooms for 1–2 years as plants re-establish. Patience yields decades of flowers.