Jasmin, I walk under it a lot. That is a little slope down to the yard there.
Karen, it only gets morning sun and does really well. After the blooms are gone you get nice dark green pleated leaves. And no bug like Japanese beetles bother it!
Valerie I hope you find what is ruining those peonies. It's so sad to wait a year to see the blooms and then find the plant ruined!
