frankrichards16 said:I use 54" tomato cages (~$4.50) that I cut in half. I use the larger ones for established peonies. The smaller half for new peonies (think just planted) or other perennials.
For extra large peonies use use supports made from Fram fence.
Frank, I have four peonies that I inherited when I purchased my house. I don't know much about how to care for them. The grow and survive in spite of my ignorance.
In the past, I have supported them with stakes. I like your tomato cage idea very much and have a few questions. I hope you don't mind.
I have three 'Festiva Maxima' peonies, one NOID pink peonie. One FM is sited under the propane tank. I can't do much about that one unless I learn how to move it. The others do need support. How high is the top rung of the support that you use on the tomato cage ?
Last week you couldn't even see my plants breaking ground. This week, they are at least a foot tall. I'd like to try the tomato cage support, but have one major concern. My summer temps are very, very hot. Will the tomato cage burn the plant ?
