In May and June, extremely impressive, round and slightly oriental flowers begin to bloom in many gardens. What attracts attention is their numerous, dense petals, gathered as if in a mandala. These are peonies, also called peonies. They come in many colors, including: pink, red or white. How to care for them so that they grow lush and healthy?
What to do to make peonies bloom? Start with the best position
Peonies are not the easiest to grow, but if properly cared for, they will reward you with beautiful, lush flowers. When deciding on them, you must first find a suitable permanent position, because they really don’t like overdoing it. The place should be well sunny, warm, sheltered from the wind and relatively large, as they grow quite a lot, and the soil should be permeable, fertile and slightly acidic. They are planted at the turn of August and September.
When and how to cut a peony? When and how to cut a peony? Photo unsplash.com / Quaritsch Photography
What do peonies like? They do not require frequent watering
Peonies do not require heavy irrigation. Water them regularly only during periods of drought, and at other times only when necessary. Avoid soaking the leaves and direct the water stream straight into the soil, otherwise you may cause a fungal disease to appear. As for , do them in spring (phosphorus product) and autumn (manure). This will ensure that the plant is properly nourished before flowering and before winter. Watch the flowers and leaves carefully, as the peony is susceptible to both diseases and pests. That is why it is so important to regularly remove faded inflorescences.
When and how to prune a peony? There are two dates, but forget about the leaves
Peonies are most often pruned early in the fall, usually until mid-Septemberwhen there is no threat of frost yet. Then cut each stem below the leaves. This treatment will make it ready for winter, protect it against pests, and next season it will be abundantly covered with flowers. There is also no shortage of supporters of spring pruningwhen the plant begins its growing season. Do them if you didn’t do it in the fall. Additionally, remember to prune spent flowers regularly. Get rid of all damaged shoots immediately, as it may be a sign of illness. Thanks to this, it will bloom even more beautifully and abundantly. However, do not cut off the leaves during the season, as this will weaken them significantly – this is a common mistake of novice gardeners. Peonies are trimmed with disinfected, sharp pruner, which will protect them from pests. Do it about 5-6 cm below the bud or at the height of 1/3 of the shootsthanks to which you will rejuvenate the plant and stimulate it to grow.
Source: Gazeta
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