How to Prolong Your Peony Blooms

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Discover how to extend the life of your peony blooms with my expert gardening tips.

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It all starts with caging your peony bush very early in the season

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Once the peony starts to produce buds, you need to properly prune them to create the biggest, healthiest blooms.

Use a solution of water, sugar, lemon juice, and bleach to prolong the life of your cut peonies in an arrangement

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If you want to have peony blooms in a few weeks or amount, preserve them in the refrigerator.

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