My first winter casualty

[Crankyshank]

I'm so upset, my peony didn't survive the 12/26 snowstorm and last week's ice storm I did everything they recommended at the nursery.
I'll have to start over again in the spring.

 

[gina2000]

Peonies die back to the ground every year....unless they're tree peonies. I don't think you can tell if they're dead at this time of the year.....

 

[sorcerormickey]

Oh no! Hopefully the roots are still alive and it will pop up again in the spring. Peonies are so pretty!

 

[Crankyshank]

It was a tree peony
My neighbor is an avid gardener and she said it was definitely dead. Fortunately I have a 1 year guarantee on it and I just planted it in September.

 

[gina2000]

I'm so sorry to read that, CS.

It's a little like losing a friend. I hope you replant in the spring with better results!

 

[Snowwark]

I hope you're going to return it, Crankyshank, especially since you followed their instructions, and still have the 1 year guarantee. I always lose mine...

Sorry to hear it didn't survive, but better luck with the next one!!!