Dear Arcangelo, First, I have never tried or haad to scarify peony seeds as long as they get proper warm/cold /warm treatment. Unless the seed coat is split and or decaying, I would not try to remove it. Patience. Best Jim W. On Apr 8, 2013, at 3:14 PM, A wrote: > I forgot to say that the peony seed in question was also planted fall 2011, and survived an entire year. Some of the other seeds had rotted. Do most of you scarify peony seeds? I do feel that liberation from the seed coat will help here. Thanks again > Arcangelo