Peonies in Australian Gardens: Cool Climate Luxury

Do You Have the Climate?Peonies require a minimum 500 hours below 7°C each winter to develop flower buds. They thrive in Melbourne hills, Canberra, Tasmania, the Southern Highlands of NSW, and alpine Victoria. Do not attempt peonies in Sydney, Brisbane, or Perth coastal areas without extraordinary effort.The Right SiteFull sun for at least 6 hours, excellent drainage, and a position where roots will not be disturbed. Peonies resent transplanting — choose a permanent position carefully. Plante…