Q: How are herbaceous peonies propagated? A: The usual way to propagate herbaceous peonies is by dividing the underground crown in the autumn. This vegetative method of propagation will result in new plants identical to the original peony i.e. clones. Some peonies produce seed but the seeds will not produce plants like the parents i.e. each seed will produce a new and unique peony. The only exception being in wild populations were pollination has been controlled over many years. Growing peonies from seed is however an important part of a peony breeding program.

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