Hi,
I've been reading up here and elsewhere (Cricket Hill, APS, etc.) for tips but thought I'd seek advice from the experienced growers directly.
We had to move a big Tree Peony before a property is sold. Not the ideal time to move, I know, but the garden will be destroyed and replaced by sod soon.
We plan on putting this in the ground, eventually, but it might take a bit of time to get the spot prepared. GA red clay is
not their natural preference by far!
As a stopgap measure, we have a 24" nursery pot & some Jungle Growth Flower & Vegetable Mix (soil-less peat/bark mix, NPK 0.1-0.06-0.06). I also have perlite or granite pea gravel that I can add for extra drainage. I have dolomitic lime as well, if needed.
If anyone has recommendations for potting and ratios of ingredients, I'd appreciate it. Anything else we should add to the mix?
Also, any tips for siting and preparing the eventual bed in GA red clay would be great. I'm thinking raised or partially-raised bed might be wise.
I've gardened for a long time, but this will be my first Tree Peony.
We are hoping to get it potted today.
Thanks so much!
