Peonies, with their lush, plate-sized blooms, are the crown jewels of any garden. But there's a hidden trick to keeping them ...

the plants are long-lived, perhaps up to 100 years life span. Peonies are prolific bloomers, available in a vast array of colors. They reach a size at maturity of about 3 feet wide and tall.

although you may have to repot them every few years to extend their lifespan. In terms of how to grow peonies in pots, you first need to select a large container, at least a few inches bigger than ...