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Sallyann10Sallyann10 Posts: 4
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Please can you view my photos . A 4 year old peony in a tub with correct soil. Probably no more than 5 flower heads in total and die so quickly never had 2 blooms together. It’s growing wildly but no colour as I would imagine on a peony. It’s a gift from sons wedding so very precious to me. Please help what am I doing wrong 
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  • BobTheGardenerBobTheGardener Posts: 11,391
    Hi @Sallyann10 You are probably doing nothing wrong, but your plant is not a peony.  Hopefully someone here can identify it for you.
    A trowel in the hand is worth a thousand lost under a bush.
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 50,254
    Camellia possibly?
    Have you got a photo of the flowers @Sallyann10?   :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • Sallyann10Sallyann10 Posts: 4
    Oh my you have made me chuckle!! frantically trying to find the card which came with the gift, maybe I have been caring for it incorrectly! Please can anyone correct my thought. As you can see I am not the perfect gardener with knowledge! 
  • AnniDAnniD Posts: 11,166
    I'd go with camellia as well  :)
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 50,254
    It'll do better in  a bigger pot. Soil based medium with some ericaceous compost. Bit of shade. Water with rainwater if possible, unless you have soft water.  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • Sallyann10Sallyann10 Posts: 4
    Fairy girl Thankyou possibly closest I have is this photo 
  • AnniDAnniD Posts: 11,166
    Yes, it's a Camellia :)  As Fairygirl  says ericaceous compost and good watering is the key. I must say it does look very healthy. 
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 50,254
    Yes - camellia.  :)
    They're best in the ground if your soil is suitable. They don't like alkaline, but are fine in neutral to acidic. 
    Whether you pot or plant, just do so at the same level as it already is  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • Sallyann10Sallyann10 Posts: 4
    Thankyou all so kindly, just a few more questions will it flower again this year do I give it extra nutrients do I ever cut back? Your collective help has been marvellous. I shall I think now report it very soon . 
  • AnniDAnniD Posts: 11,166
    It won't flower again until the Spring,  have a look here for a bit more info 
    https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/popular/camellia/growing-guide
     :) 
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