Don’t be surprised that the peony doesn’t bloom if you plant it this way. You won’t see buds in June

Peonies are some of the most beautiful flowers you can find in the garden. Initially, they were cultivated in China and Japan, where they are still considered a symbol of prosperity. In Poland, mainly Chinese peony is grown, which has the largest number of varieties. Thanks to this, we can enjoy different colors of buds, which are the main decoration of peonies. The flowers most often come in shades of pink, red and white.

Why do peonies not want to develop? This is the most common mistake

A peony can grow in the same place for many years. It doesn’t like being replanted, so you need to take care of the right position. It feels best in a warm, sunny place and fertile, moderately acidic and permeable soil. blooms in June.

Early varieties develop at the beginning of the month, and late peonies bloom at the end. Planting depth is very important. The bulbs should be placed at a depth of 4-5 cm. Thanks to this, they will be able to freely obtain nutrients. If you do not follow this rule and plant the plant too deep, it will not have appropriate conditions for growth.

peonies (illustrative photo) istock/Olga Seifutdinova

Make homemade peony fertilizer. It will stimulate the plant to grow

The second common mistake is planting peonies in the shade and in the company of demanding plants with which they must compete for nutrients (e.g. shrubs). Remember that he should have access to light for 6-8 hours a day. It will not bloom if you plant it against a wall, a gazebo or under a tall tree. Proper fertilization is also very important. The plant needs nitrogen, but the nutrient should also be rich in potassium and phosphorus. Homemade fertilizer is the best choice. Dissolve 10 g of citric acid in 10 liters of water and water the peonies. They will come back to life immediately. If you feel like it, vote in our poll below.