Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil
Plant peonies in fall for best results
Loosen the soil to a depth of 12 to 18 inches
Mix in compost or well-rotted organic matter
Dig a hole wide enough for the roots
Place the peony roots with the eyes facing upward
Set the eyes no more than 1 to 2 inches below the soil surface
Backfill the hole and gently firm the soil
Water thoroughly after planting
Space plants 3 to 4 feet apart
Mulch lightly without covering the crown too deeply
Avoid planting too deep
Keep the soil evenly moist until established
Remove mulch in spring if it is too heavy
Do not expect blooms the first year
Cut back foliage after frost in fall