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Archive Home > 2011 > June > 14 > Why aren't peonies blooming? Check for blight, bud blast and tiny insects

Why aren't peonies blooming? Check for blight, bud blast and tiny insects

By Martha Stewart / The Bulletin
June 14, 2011

Q: Why won't my peonies bloom? The buds look bruised and don't open all the way.

A: There are three explanations for buds that won't bloom. The first is botrytis blight, a fungal disease. It can hit plants as they emerge or once buds have formed. It's worse in rainy seasons and on plants growing....

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