Sorry Ann, most peonies require at least a month of near freezing night temps to bloom. There are several species peonies that are native to warmer climes, though, and they are beautiful and very unique looking. I can post some back here as I come across them if you're interested. I THINK Far Reaches Farms had some, as well as Annie's Annuals.
I have the proper drainage so no problem with them staying wet, in fact they might get tooooooo dry.
