Peonies are my favorite flowers. Therefore, if I’m going to plant something at the dacha, where I mostly go on vacation, then these beautiful creatures... Many people believe that peonies can only be planted in August-September, after they have been dug up and divided. But these flowers take root well even after planting in the spring. The main thing is to do everything right.

For information: Peony has two periods of regrowth of suction roots: autumn (August-September) and spring (April-May). It is at this time that it is recommended to plant plants in the ground.

In the spring, you need to plant peonies before steady warming begins, so that before the shoots begin to grow, the division can take root at least a little.

How to choose good peony rhizomes?

First of all, pay attention to the packaging. A conscientious manufacturer will always indicate:
● name of the variety;
● brief description of the plant;
● quantity of planting material in pieces;
● quality control mark;
● planting instructions.

After you examine the packaging, proceed to inspect the division (usually this is easy to do, since peonies are sold in plastic bags with attached labels). It should have 2-3 renewal buds and at least 2 adventitious roots more than 5 cm long. But no traces of damage or signs of disease - this is important!

It is better to refuse the purchase if:
● the division is wet to the touch or, conversely, too dry;
● the packaging smells of mold or rot;
● there are growths or knot-like thickenings on the rhizome (such planting material may be infected with cancer or affected by root nematodes).

Important! If there are only 1-2 buds on a cutting, this does not mean that the plant will definitely die. Most often, such peonies simply grow more slowly and bloom a year later.

This video shows what a good peony division should look like, ready for planting. permanent place.

Planting a peony in open ground

In general, the technology for planting peonies in spring is not much different from that in autumn. The planting hole can be dug in advance so that the soil has time to settle a little. But some gardeners do this on the day of planting. If you are one of them, then this instruction is definitely for you.

Step 1
We dig a planting hole of at least 60x60 cm in size. We fold the top fertile layer of soil separately.

Step 2
At the bottom of the hole we pour drainage (expanded clay, broken brick, river sand, etc.) in a layer of 10-15 cm.

Step 3
We fill the hole with half of the dug fertile soil, 1-2 buckets of compost or humus, 200 g of superphosphate and 300-400 g of ash. Mix. If the soil is clayey, add a bucket of sand or peat, and if sandy, add a bucket of clay.

Step 4
We pour the remaining fertile soil on top with a mound so that there is about 10-12 cm left to the edges of the hole.

Step 5
We place the peony section in the center, having first straightened the roots (they should be directed downwards or to the sides). If the soil in the area is heavy, we deepen the division by 5 cm, and if it is light, by 7 cm from the beginning of bud growth. To visually check the soil level, you can attach the handle of a shovel to the hole.

Important! If you deepen a peony too much, it will not bloom. This is one of the main reasons for the lack of flowering. If, on the contrary, you plant the plant too close to the soil surface, then in winter it may freeze.

Step 6
Carefully cover the peony rhizome with soil, lightly compacting it with your hands so as not to damage the buds. Under no circumstances should you trample the ground with your feet.

Step 7
We make a roller around the hole from the remaining soil and water it generously. If the soil has subsided, add more soil.

Step 8
Mulch the hole with peat, humus or a mixture of garden soil and peat (1:1). This will protect the soil from drying out and create favorable conditions for rooting a seedling.

At first, peonies need to be watered every day so that they take root faster. Otherwise, care is the same as for autumn planting. And although it is believed that “spring” peonies may be slightly behind in growth compared to those planted in September, with timely watering, fertilizing and weeding you can grow magnificent and healthy bushes.

How to feed peonies in spring for lush flowering

If you feed peonies correctly during the growing season (and especially in spring), then in summer they will charm you with their incredible lush flowering. We'll tell you what medications you need to use and how to do it correctly.

Peonies can grow well and bloom profusely in one place for a long time. But for this you need to carefully care for the bushes of the plant. From the third year of development, when peonies begin to bloom, in addition to regular watering and loosening, they need additional feeding.

1) First feeding carried out immediately after the snow melts. At this time, peonies need nitrogen-potassium fertilizers: 10-15 g of nitrogen and 10-20 g of potassium per bush.

2) Second feeding, which occurs during the budding period, should consist of nitrogen (10-15 g per bush), phosphorus (15-20 g) and potassium (10-15 g).

3) Third time Peonies are fed 1-2 weeks after flowering (during bud formation), the fertilizer should contain phosphorus (15-20 g) and potassium (10-15 g).

On a note: When applying fertilizers, monitor their rate. Excessive amounts (especially nitrogen) only promote the growth of foliage, and the formation of buds is delayed.

What fertilizer should I feed peonies?

To make it easier for you to find the right fertilizer, we will tell you which modern preparations are most effective.

● Mineral fertilizer Kemira

Kemira is used 3 times per season. In early spring and a week after flowering, the Kemira-Universal fertilizer is used: after watering, a handful of the drug is poured under each bush and embedded in the soil. And the second feeding is carried out with Kemira-Kombi fertilizer. Place a small handful under the bush and water generously. This fertilizer quickly dissolves in water and goes to the peony roots.

In Kemira, all elements are in chelated form. This allows the plant to absorb them without additional processing by soil microorganisms.

● Organic fertilizer Baikal EM-1

This is a microbiological fertilizer prepared on the basis of EM technology. It contains living microorganisms that improve the structure of the soil and increase its fertility. Fertilizer Baikal EM-1 is added to the compost and adult plants are mulched with it in the fall. In this case, the mulch layer is 7-10 cm.

● Foliar feeding of peonies

In order to admire the spectacular flowering of peonies throughout the season, young and adult bushes are fed foliar once a month. To do this, the leaves of the plant are sprayed (or watered from a watering can with a fine sieve) with a solution of complex mineral fertilizer. For example, you can use Ideal - the rate of fertilizer used is indicated in the attached instructions.

In order for the nutrient solution to better linger on the surface of the leaves, add a little laundry soap or washing powder (1 tbsp per 10 liters of solution).

Foliar feeding is best done in the evening or in cloudy weather.

Also, foliar feeding can be carried out according to the following scheme. For first feeding(it is carried out immediately after germination of the above-ground part of the bush) use a urea solution (50 g per 10 l of water), for second(after a month) - add microfertilizers in tablets to the urea solution (1 piece per 10 liters of solution). A the third time(after flowering) water only with a solution of microfertilizers (2 tablets per 10 liters of water).

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Correct and timely feeding will help you grow healthy and beautifully flowering peonies. But do not forget that for the best effect, these procedures must be accompanied by abundant watering and loosening the soil around the bushes.

Peonies growing from seeds | How to plant peonies in spring

Landing. The pit is filled with a mixture of rotted manure (1/3) and the top layer of soil (2/3), adding about a glass or 400 g of superphosphate, 150-200 g of potassium sulfate and dolomite flour or chalk, slaked lime if the soil is strongly acidic. The top third of the hole is filled with a mixture of topsoil, compost and river sand, expanded clay or broken foam. The peony is planted in this mixture so that the root collar is at ground level. The soil is added gradually, lightly compacting and pouring 5 liters of water, and then the soil is added to the edges of the hole.

After watering, the root system of the tree peony will deepen and take its normal position.

Growing peonies from seeds

The best predecessor of peonies on earth are fallow areas. These plants also develop well after lupins or other legumes.

If the peony receives severe darkness for just two hours a day, the flowers will be of poor quality or there will be no flowering at all. But light partial shade, especially at noon, is not terrible for growing peonies. It is also negative for growing peonies from seeds that the peonies are located next to buildings or other large plants. The soil for planting peony must have neutral reaction. In terms of composition, soils that are best suited for growing peony are moisture-intensive and loamy. Peonies can grow in different soils, but these are the soils where they are of the highest quality. The distance between peony bushes should be at least 1 meter. This is due to the long-range growth of peonies. If you plant small peonies in the spring, they will grow only to the sides in the top layer of soil, and the bush will not be provided with much moisture.

Peonies serve as an excellent decoration for any garden. Their large bushes with beautiful fragrant flowers will delight even the most experienced gardener. These amazing plants make their way out of the ground with plump, pinkish-colored shoots in a short period of time. This then develops into a luxurious bush, throwing out beautiful huge buds that will fill the entire garden with their aroma.

If this happens, you can plant it in the spring. But then you will have to cut off all the buds so that the root grows.

At least half of the stems should be left on the bush (otherwise the plant will weaken).

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With shallow cultivation, the roots, having reached solid soil, grow to the sides, located in the upper layer of soil. In this case, the plants lack moisture and nutrition and grow poorly. Therefore, deep tillage is required.

Caring for peonies

- one of the most popular and widespread perennial ornamental plants. It is highly valued for its beautiful large and delicate flowers, a decorative bush from spring to autumn. And, of course, for the ability to reproduce well and grow in one place for a long time (up to 20 years or more).

With proper planting, the root collar of the peony (or its rootstock) should be at the level of the soil surface. If they are planted in long-prepared holes with settled soil, then when planting, the root collar of the plant can be buried 5 cm from the soil surface. If the plant is grafted onto the roots of the herbaceous peony, and you want to transfer it to its native roots, then plant it deeply so that the border between the rootstock and the scion is at a depth of 10-15 cm. After planting, make a hole around the seedling for watering 10-15 deep, water it abundantly (10 liters per bush). After the water is absorbed, the soil is leveled, mulched with peat, compost or rotted manure with a layer of 15-20 cm. In wet spring, it is advisable to water the plants at the roots with a solution of foundationazole (20 g per 10 liters of water).

Now you know how to grow peonies from seeds, as well as how to plant peonies in the spring.

Tree peony - planting and care

Tree peonies can tolerate light shade, but they do not bloom in overly shaded areas. In this regard, they are not recommended to be planted near large shrubs, buildings and trees.

How to plant peonies in spring?

Many foreign varieties are delivered to our stores at the end of February or beginning of March, so planting peonies in the spring is forced. If possible, planting the bush should be done in late August and early September, planting young plants in a permanent place. When store shelves are filled with cuttings of peonies, novice gardeners experience double sensations. On the one hand, I want to acquire new varieties, but on the other hand, it’s scary if you can’t preserve fragile plants before planting them in open ground.

When the ground thaws They are planted in a hole 60cm deep

In double varieties, the stems cannot always hold large, heavy flowers. Therefore, supports are installed on the bushes during the budding period. They can be made from thick (0.5 cm) wire in the form of rings with stands, which are painted green.

When planting peonies in a permanent place, they are placed at a distance of 100-120 cm from each other. Plants are placed in the upper third of the hole in a fertile layer of soil without fertilizers. There should be a 4-5 cm layer of soil above the top bud of the planted division. If the buds are deeper, the plants, although they will grow well, will not bloom. When planted shallowly, the bushes can be “squeezed” out of the ground. In the future, the buds may be damaged by late spring frosts, and flowering will be weak. The roots should be positioned freely and should not be bent or pressed.

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In the first two years, abundant watering is desirable throughout the growing season. If necessary, peonies are watered once a week (3-4 buckets per bush). In hot weather, water daily. In the second half of August, watering is stopped. The work of the plant to recreate the numerous suction roots takes many years, so the soil should not be allowed to dry out. However, tree peonies, like all other peonies, do not like excess moisture, especially stagnation. Let us remember that they came down to us from the mountains of East Asia, and water does not stay in the mountains. Good drainage and removal of melt water from plantings will help the soil warm up faster. It is useful to mulch the plantings - this will protect the soil from overheating and erosion by rain. During the season, ash and bone meal are regularly sprinkled on top of the mulch. It is advisable to systematically loosen the soil, especially after rain or watering, and pull out weeds. Loosen carefully so as not to damage the surface roots and those lying at a depth of 5-7 cm.

Before planting peonies, add 80-100 g of bone meal, or 40-50 g of granulated superphosphate, or 60-100 g of potassium salt into the hole.

To grow peonies, you need to prepare a hole for planting. To do this, it needs to be covered with a soil mixture consisting of soil and organic matter in equal parts. You can add wood ash or mineral fertilizers. It is best to fill 2/3 of the hole with this composition and fill the top layer of the hole with seedlings. If you plant peonies in the spring on heavy soil, then dig a hole deeper, fill the bottom layer with crushed stone and sand so that the soil is drained.

Planting a peony in the spring differs in many ways from the same process, but occurring in the fall. Firstly, the purchased division should be planted in a 3 liter pot. It is best to use a ready-made substrate, since it is light, nutritious and allows moisture to pass through well. If the flower was purchased in early March, then you need to try to restrain the development of its ground part (peonies grow it very quickly). Planting and care in the spring consists of planting the cuttings in a pot and placing it in a dark and cool place where the temperature remains around +1-3°C.

Since this is a question, then you have no experience with planting peonies. The optimal time for transplanting and dividing a peony in the middle zone is the second half of August - the beginning of September. In Samara, September is optimal, or even early October; you need to navigate the weather. But this is all for dividing the peony and replanting it. So to speak, theory for beginners.

Late autumn with the onset of the first frosts

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must have a depth and width of at least 50-60 cm. The bottom is loosened and the hole is filled 2/3 with a nutrient mixture. The mixture consists of 15-20 kg of organic fertilizers (rotted manure, compost, peat), to which 400 g of granulated superphosphate or 400 g of bone meal, 150-200 g of potassium sulfate and for acidic soils - lime are added. It is important to know here that 300-350 g of lime per 1 m2 increases the pH by one, i.e. significantly reduce the acidity of the soil environment.

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Fertilizers applied to the planting hole will provide the plant with nutrition for two to three years, so in the first year it is better to do only foliar feeding. The first two years after planting, the buds should be removed so that the underground part of the plant can develop better. Only in the third year will peonies bloom. Fading flowers are promptly removed to stimulate the formation of new buds. Regularly, especially in spring, when the buds are swelling, weak and frozen shoots are cut off. Constantly update the mulch in the tree trunk circle.

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It is best to plant peonies on cultivated loamy soils.

Peony rhizomes should be placed at the level of the edges of the hole, and then the peony should be filled in and watered.

In April and May, the period of growing suction roots begins. If you take the plant out of the pot, you will see that the entire earthen lump is braided with white threads. When the soil warms up well, you can transship it, planting the grown peony in a permanent place. In this case, the earthen lump must be intact so that the root system is not damaged. Planting a peony in the spring seems to many gardeners to be a rather dangerous activity, which can lead to the death of the plant. Therefore, sometimes flowers are dug into the garden along with pots, and then planted in a permanent place in the fall.

But the reality is this: peonies are sold in trade only in the spring. Moreover, I bought peonies from collectors and for some reason they also only sent them in the spring. Therefore, there is nothing wrong with spring planting, millions of people are forced to plant in the spring and millions of people succeed.

The entire above-ground part of the peony plant is cut off and burned. Early pruning may cause a lack of flowering the following year.

The plants should be watered and then topped up with soil so that the buds are not exposed. If there is no rain during the planting period, then watering should be repeated every 2-3 days for 2-3 weeks, then mulch the hole with peat.

On heavy clay soils

. Strive to collect a large collection of peonies on a small personal plot hardly advisable. It is enough to plant several varieties with just one plant. And, most importantly, the flowers of these varieties should be of different colors and different flowering periods.

Feeding. Starting next spring, after planting, regular fertilizing with mineral and organic fertilizers is carried out. Peonies are responsive to the use of rotted manure, bone meal and wood ash. Feeding fresh manure, as well as acidic fertilizers, plants do not tolerate well. Fertilizers are applied after abundant watering under the bush three times a season. The first time - immediately after the snow melts (nitrogen - 10-15 g, potassium - 10-20 g) or foliar, immediately after the growth of the above-ground part (40-50 g of urea per 10 liters of water); the second - 2 weeks before the start of flowering (nitrogen - 10-15 g, phosphorus - 15-20 g, potassium - 10-15 g), or on the leaves (40-50 g of urea plus a tablet of microelements per 10 liters of water); the third - 2 weeks after the end of flowering (potassium - 10-15 g, phosphorus - 15-20 g), or foliar - 2 tablets of microelements per 10 liters of water. Fertilizer application is combined with watering.

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Tree peony

There are no specially developed agricultural technologies for growing varietal peonies, Ito hybrids and mountain peonies in our conditions. So we will be content with time-tested agricultural technology for caring for their ancestor - the species tree peony.

We cherish and cherish the unearthly beauty

The hole is filled 2/3 with a fertile mixture consisting of peat, humus and the top layer of soil.

Where, when and how to plant

Peonies are very unpretentious, they bloom profusely and are suitable even when there are an abundance of weeds and a wild area. Peonies do not need to be fertilized at all, they do not need to be loosened. Growing peonies is ideal for the lazy summer resident. In addition, peonies have amazing durability. They can grow in one place for 50 years without getting sick and blooming.

Planting of the herbaceous peony should be carried out within a year from the moment of priority, because while in the pot it will not build up the root system, and a disease such as gray rot may appear. When purchasing, you must conduct a thorough inspection of the plant. Sometimes sellers try to sell sick and wilted flowers, claiming that they will come back to life if you just plant them in the ground. It is better to avoid dried and blackened buds and overdried divisions, because they can either take root or die. A growth stimulator will not help here.

Now let's look at options for spring planting.

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Planted peonies

Add 1 bucket of sand to the mixture (preferably river sand), and on very light sandy soils - 1-1.5 buckets of crushed clay. The upper part of the hole (about 20 cm) is filled with fertile soil from the top layer of soil.

From the right agricultural technology

Feeding secrets. To improve leaf wetting during foliar feeding, add a spoonful of washing powder. In parallel with the 2nd and 3rd feedings, it is useful in the first season to water the plants with a solution of heteroauxin (2 tablets per 10 liters of water) or sodium humate (5 g per 10 liters of water) to stimulate root formation. The last agricultural technique is especially relevant for plants planted after long-term storage or not at optimal times.

How to care for our pets

We already know that the flower from the Celestial Empire has whims. He is conservative in his affections, demanding of warmth and spoiled by good soil, does not tolerate our winters, transplants and plantings in a new place of residence. It takes more than one year for a tree peony to completely master and take root in a new place, but then it grows for decades, and if you’re lucky, for centuries! It does not tolerate acidic soils, waterlogging and stagnation of groundwater, as well as clayey, marshy soils. Therefore, all its requirements must be fulfilled: more light, warmth, sufficient feeding and good shelter.

Peonies do not tolerate wetlands at all.

Peonies are completely unpretentious in care, but if you want the flowers to be of the highest quality and bloom profusely, then peonies can be weeded and watered. Peonies do not tolerate waterlogged soils, but regular, sufficient watering promotes plant health and abundant flowering.

Yellow peonies are usually expensive, so you should not buy varieties at low prices - they may not be of high quality. Sellers are thus trying to sell inexperienced flower growers a product of dubious quality. You should not waste money on purchasing blue and black flowers, since they simply do not exist in nature. Labels are deceiving, so the result will be completely different from the picture. Although planting a peony in the spring is forced, in most cases the bushes turn out no worse than those planted in the fall.

1. You bought a piece of peony rhizome and it is in a state of complete or almost complete dormancy (the buds have just begun to swell). If your soil has already thawed and you can dig a hole for planting, then feel free to dig a hole and plant. If the ground has not thawed, then safely place such planting material in the refrigerator in the vegetable compartment. It’s better to sprinkle it with peat so that it doesn’t dry out. As soon as possible and the ground has thawed a little, plant. Planting early will help with better adaptation and may even help build up the root system.

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Expert advice. Herbaceous peony, agricultural technology, planting and care

, candidate of agricultural sciencesin the first year it is recommended to cover it with peat or leaves (not peony) for the winter. In early spring, plantings are cleared of cover by raking it into the row spaces. You need to make sure that the buds are not above ground level and, if necessary, add soil. On waterlogged soils

, taking into account biological features peonies, depends on the decorativeness, productivity and longevity of the crop.

N.V. Macedonian. The landing site should be sunny, sheltered from the wind and spring frosts. At the same time, light partial shade during the midday hours will not harm him at all. Choose a place for it that is protected from the winds, well lit (morning sun is preferable) at a rate of 1.5 x 1.5 m per plant.

Peonies should be planted in such a way that the buds are placed no lower than the level of the top layer of soil. 5. As for fertilizers, in the first half of summer, peonies can be fed with organic fertilizers, as well as mineral ones. During the budding period, you need to install supports on the peonies, and the first two years after planting are the time when peonies can be stimulated for better development and flowering.

Correct agricultural technology for peonies

Peonies are plants that are not at all difficult, and are quite possible to grow in a summer cottage. Even a novice summer resident can do this. The main thing is to get the necessary material for planting peonies and acquire some knowledge about these plants. 2. You bought a piece of rhizome and it has already begun to vegetate (sprouts have started to appear). Plant in a pot and place on glass balcony. A slight drop in temperature with a slight night minus and a day plus is not scary. Planting in the garden by transshipment when it finally gets warmer (landmark - peonies in the gardens have begun to grow). You can simply dig a pot of peony into the ground and keep it like that until the optimal planting time in the fall.

Of course, peonies should be planted and replanted correctly from the end of August.... but in the retail chain they are often sold in the spring. Therefore, gardeners have to get sophisticated with spring planting. If you have already bought it, then plant it as soon as the soil thaws to the planting depth... here it is important to choose this very depth correctly, otherwise you will wait a very long time for flowering. Caring for plants.

It is necessary to do drainage. To do this, gravel, pebbles, and broken bricks are poured into the bottom of the planting hole, deepening it 15-20 cm. First of all, you need to know

Read other articles on this topic here.Deadlines. The best time to plant tree peony is August - September. Usually at this time the plants begin a second wave of root growth and they manage to partially take root before frost. But what to do if you purchased peony seedlings with an open root system at flower shows in winter or early spring? The kidneys have already woken up. And even the leaves begin to grow. Most often, seedlings of tree peony varieties are sold at exhibitions precisely at a time when the snow has not yet melted. The main thing here is to slow down the growth of seedlings and preserve them without loss. Optimal temperature storage - 0-2°C. They are most often stored in the refrigerator or basement. Such cooling will not affect the subsequent development of the plant, but high humidity may have a negative effect, since the buds have already begun to grow and may rot. Therefore, the main thing is to prevent them from growing, without over-wetting them or drying them out. If you have nowhere to store it, then you can plant the division in a spacious pot and keep it on a cool windowsill until planting. As soon as the threat of early spring frosts has passed, the peony is carefully transplanted to a permanent place in the garden. If you purchased the emperor flower in April, then plant it in open ground at the end of April - beginning of May, provided that the plant is protected from night frosts, for example, by non-woven covering material.

If you plant tree peonies on sandy soil, then peat, humus and turf soil should be added to it. Preventively, the plant can be treated with copper oxychloride. In the fall, after the first frost, when the peony leaves have already fallen to the ground, they are carefully cut down to the soil level. If the leaves have turned yellow, but have not yet fallen, then you cannot cut them off yet.

In this article you will learn how to grow peonies from seeds, as well as how to plant peonies in the spring. In any case, it is important to consider the following: the peony cannot be buried, the distance from the buds to the surface of the earth is 2 centimeters. That is, the buds are buried 2 centimeters below the surface of the earth. When buried more than 5 centimeters, the peony may not bloom for years or never at all.

Actually it goes in August, closer to autumn.Annual care consists of systematic removal of weeds, loosening, watering, fertilizing, and protective measures. Young plants should be fertilized from the first year of life. It is better to apply fertilizers, especially in liquid form, and mullein into the holes around the bush and cover them with soil after watering. This has a beneficial effect on the development of the young plant.

Herbaceous peony, preparation of planting material

Preparation of planting material.that peonies are very light-loving. They can tolerate light partial shade, especially during the midday hours, but strong shading for 2-3 hours leads to the fact that the plants either do not bloom at all or the flowers are of poor quality. They should not be planted near buildings: they will suffer from overheating and dryness from the walls, as well as from dripping from roofs and from snow debris. And if planted near trees and shrubs, they will lack moisture and nutrition.

We bring to your attention an article by a candidate of agricultural sciencesHowever, we note that spring planting for peonies is in any case untimely. A plant planted in the spring suffers for a long time, produces almost no growth, and looks depressed. The tree peony really doesn’t like it when its suction roots are disturbed, and spends two or even three years restoring them! And it does not form actual suction roots, which essentially feed it. Just imagine how defenseless he is during such a long period of exploration of a new place and how much he needs our attention.

In the center of the hole, which is filled with a nutrient mixture, you need to make a mound on which to spread the roots of the seedling. Planting tree peonies

Planting herbaceous peonies

We owe the huge variety of amazing varieties of tree peonies to the great love of the Chinese people for these flowers and the efforts of their breeders. At first glance, these plants seem very tender and intolerant, however, this opinion is wrong. Of course, like many plants, tree peonies, depending on the variety, vary in the degree of frost resistance and hardiness. Almost all known peonies belong to the subshrub genus. Peony is a flower that was planted to protect against evil spirits near temples and palaces in China. China is the birthplace of peony, where it has been grown from seeds for 2000 years.

When planted in spring, the peony may fade in the middle of summer. The leaves will dry out. There is no need to be afraid. Next year it will sprout normally and enter a normal growth rhythm. In general, peonies are not planted in the spring.

Rates, timing and frequency of fertilizer applicationThe main and most reliable way propagation of garden peonies - dividing the bush. The best time for this operation is from mid-August to mid-September. This is the time when renewal buds have already fully formed (from which shoots with leaves and flowers will form in the spring), but mass formation of suction roots has not yet begun.

Caring for herbaceous peonies, timing and frequency of fertilization

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Another thing is that tree peonies are grown and sold in containers. They can be planted in open ground from April to September. The roots of tree peonies in containers are protected by the walls of the container and are not damaged during transplantation. It is important to plant them in a permanent place immediately after acquisition. 7.

1. Below are the main features of how to properly plant a tree peony in the spring. By following these simple rules, you will be rewarded with the long, bright and lush flowering of these beautiful flowers.

Peony is loved by many for its unique unpretentiousness. Today, about 6,000 varieties of peony are known, which differ in color, shape, and flowering time. Thanks to this, you can put together your own small collection of peonies, which will delight you with flowers all year round. Peonies are either tree-like or herbaceous. Herbaceous peonies received greatest distribution from flower growers. Peony is a light-loving crop. Therefore, if you want to plant peonies in the spring, then choose a place to grow the peony with enough light. Peony has a complex root system consisting of several types of roots. Absorbing small roots grow at low positive temperatures in two stages in autumn and early spring.

I once dug it up at the end of April and planted it, it bloomed only 2 years later!

depend on soil fertility, age and developmental phases of plants. At the beginning of growth the plant requires a large number of nitrogen, during budding and flowering - nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, during bud formation - only phosphorus and potassium. In the first two feedings (in the spring on snow and during budding), you can give nitrophoska at 100 g/m2. The third feeding should be done immediately after flowering: add granulated superphosphate (25-30 g) and potassium sulfate (10-15 g) or potassium magnesia (15-20 g). The mixture is dissolved in 10 liters of water (dose per 1 m2). After trimming

There is an opinion that perennials should be planted and replanted only in the autumn months, but experience shows that with the right approach, planting peonies in the spring can be quite successful.

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Experts recommend carrying out all garden work on planting and replanting peonies in the fall. The root system of bushes becomes stronger over the summer, by the end of the season it goes into a state of rest and reacts to any actions with it more adequately than at other times of the year.

It takes longer for peonies to take root in the spring, as a result of which their flowering is delayed, it may not be as bright, and the plants themselves are more prone to diseases. However, it should be taken into account that the period from April to May is the same full-fledged period of regrowth of suction roots as August-September, therefore, subject to planting rules and proper subsequent care, gardeners have the right to count on future beautiful flower garden from peonies planted in spring. An additional argument in favor of spring work is the opportunity not to wait for autumn if planting material was purchased in winter or early spring.

3 Types of flowers

There are quite a large number of classifications of pions. The most common of them in origin and form.

Tree-like

Sino-European:

Japanese:

Herbaceous

Peony evasive (Maryin root):

Peony officinalis:

Peony angustifolia

Pion Mlokosevich:

Peony milky-flowered:

Hybrids: intersectional or ITO

4 Choosing the right timing for spring planting

It is recommended to plant peonies in the spring months taking into account that the plants have a reserve of time to take root, that is, immediately after the snow grows, without waiting for stable positive weather. The optimal months for such gardening events in central Russia are April-May. For warm and cold regions, these dates shift accordingly.

The 2018 lunar calendar considers the following days to be successful for planting:

February - 16, 18;
March - 1, 15, 16;
April - 25–27;
May - 18–20, 27.

5 General principles and rules

Planting options can be divided into two groups:

Depending on weather conditions:
- in open ground;
- in a container with subsequent transplantation into open ground.
By method of reproduction:
- dividing the bush - one of the most common options, possible from 5-7 years;
- bush pruning;
- root cuttings with a bud - used to obtain a large amount of planting material;
- stem cuttings - a complex method that is not suitable for propagating most hybrids;
- layering - a simple option, suitable for bushes from 5-8 years old;
- seeds - a labor-intensive method, used mainly by breeders.

6 Important stage: choosing a location and preparing the land

For the successful growth and development of peonies, it is necessary to choose the right place for the flower bed and prepare the soil. Peonies belong to light-loving plants, not tolerating strong drafts. The best place for them, the eastern part of your site will be, preferably slightly elevated to avoid stagnation of water, at least at a relative distance from trees and buildings.

An important condition for these flowers is to plant them in soil with a moderate level of acidity, to regulate which you can add wood ash or sand to the soil.

7 Planting peony seedlings in open ground

There are several options for such planting work. If you already have ready-made sections, then the stages of work will be as follows:

1 – drainage layer, 2 – nutrient layer, 3 – top layer, 4 – seedling planting depth level

Using this method of planting peonies in open ground, pay attention to the quality of the planting material, since a correctly selected seedling is the key to the future beautiful flower. When purchasing a cutting in a store or market, examine it carefully for the presence of 2-3 renewal buds and at least 2 adventitious roots, the length of which should be at least 5 cm. The seedling must be whole and healthy, not wet and not too dry, without growths and nodes.

Spring planting of peony divisions in holes prepared in the fall (video)

8 Reproduction of peonies in spring

If you are going to plant your own peonies in the spring, then it is also worth considering several of the most common methods.

Reproduction by pruning

Dig the plant to a depth of 6-8 cm.
Using a sharp shovel, cut the bush horizontally.
Divide into pieces.
Plant in a separate bed and then transplant to a permanent place.
Sprinkle the roots with wood ash and cover with soil.

Planting root cuttings

This propagation method is suitable for varieties bred on the basis of the officinalis peony. Produced in March-April.

We dig up the rhizome of the plant.
We cut off adventitious roots whose thickness is more than 1 cm.
Divide the pieces into pieces 5-7 cm long.
We plant to a depth of 4-5 cm.
Water well.
With this planting option, the buds of the seedling will be formed within 2-4 years.

Propagation by stem cuttings

To such gardening work You can start about 2 weeks before the peony begins to bloom, that is, in mid-May, the time of implementation is early morning.

We cut off a strong shoot near the root collar that is not inclined to flower.
We treat the cut with wood ash or coal.
We shorten the cutting to a height of 9-10 cm, cutting off its upper part.
We plant it with the end down in a hole 4-5 cm deep in moist soil in a greenhouse or greenhouse.
We regularly ventilate the plant and spray it 2 times a day.
When obvious rooting occurs, the greenhouse is removed.

By layering

Such propagation of peonies is possible by two types of layering: ordinary and air.

Regular layering begins in late spring. The outermost shoots of the peony are tilted towards holes dug in advance in the ground about 15 cm deep, the tops are secured in the holes, they are covered with soil, which includes humus, and watered abundantly.

Reproduction of tree peony in spring by layering (video)

An excellent option for propagating tall peonies is the Chinese method. air layering, which should be started 2-4 weeks before the flowers appear.

We choose a bush whose age is between 5 and 8 years.
We put on a box or box without a bottom, the dimensions of which depend on the size of the bush.
Pour a soil mixture consisting of humus, garden soil and sand into the box to a height of 10-11 cm.
Water generously.
As new shoots grow, we add soil mixture with natural or mineral fertilizers.
In the fall, we remove the box, cut off new shoots with buds and send them for growing.

Seeds

When choosing this method of planting peonies, you should consider a number of features:

peony seeds have extremely low germination;
Their enzymatic activity is at the same level, that is, even healthy seeds will have to wait about 2 years for germination, if you do not resort to additional measures (stratification);
It is unlikely to obtain plants with outstanding decorative properties.

Transplanting peonies in spring (video)

9 Features of planting various types

Fundamental differences in the stages of planting peonies various types no, except perhaps in the depths of the holes for planting low and tall varieties, but even if you purchased a very long section of some exotic peony, there is no need to dig a huge hole, just place the seedling at an angle, it will sprout just fine.

However, when purchasing planting material, you should carefully study the information about it. It is quite possible that the conditions of the region where you live simply will not suit him. This is especially true for intersectional hybrids.

In addition, soberly assess the landscape capabilities of your site, check whether certain peonies will fit into its appearance. It is also worth reading the reviews of those who have already planted the variety you like. Sometimes, in pursuit of particularly outstanding, for example, double flowers, gardeners are disappointed that the stems are not able to withstand such heavy buds falling to the ground, losing the much-anticipated showiness of the bush.

10 Care after work

Caring for the future bush immediately after planting consists of abundant watering and, if desired, mulching. Later it may be necessary to add fertilizers and fertilisers.

Important. Sometimes a seedling does not absorb the water with which it is watered. Try providing some shade by covering it with a mesh wastebasket. Keep in mind that the best water for watering peonies is rainwater, especially if the water supply in your region is very hard.

What to feed

During the first few years, the plant will have enough of the substances that you added when preparing the hole for planting. After the plant has fully developed, the peony's requirements will increase.

Feeding stages:

In April - mid-May, when the plant is growing green mass, it is necessary to apply about 50 g of nitrogen-containing fertilizers;
At the end of May, phosphorus and potassium are added during budding; in addition, you can use a solution of mullein, which is prepared in advance. To do this, dilute a bucket of manure in six buckets of water and leave it for 10 days to ferment, while the mixture needs to be stirred once a day. Before applying the solution under the bush, dilute it with water.

Much attention is paid to foliar feeding of peonies, which is carried out in the second year after planting. This method must be carried out in calm weather using a sprayer. It includes several stages, the interval between which should be about two weeks:

The first stage is carried out immediately after the appearance of the “green part” of the plant - treatment with a urea solution;
The second stage is after 14 days, and one tablet of microelements is added to the urea;
For the third spraying, use 2 tablets of microelements, which are dissolved in a 10-liter bucket of water, and Heteroauxin is used to stimulate the growth of the root system. Weak buds in the first two years of life should be removed with garden shears, because they will interfere with the growth of roots.

Organic and mineral nutrition

The third year of a flower's life is marked by colorful and abundant flowering and splendor. This means it’s time to use mineral fertilizers, the amount of which depends on the weather: in dry times the amount of fertilizing is reduced, in rainy times it increases. Stages of work:

Use of nitrogen-potassium fertilizers - 15 g of potassium and 10 g of nitrogen are enough for one bush. Fertilizers must be carefully applied around the flower while the snow is melting;
At the second stage, phosphorus fertilizers are added. The flowers are fed while the buds are setting - in no case should this stage be skipped, because it is important for obtaining luxurious bright flowers;
The third stage is carried out two weeks after the end of flowering. Fertilizers for peonies at this time are needed to grow healthy renewal buds, which increase the frost resistance of the bushes.

Considerable importance is also given to organic fertilizers, which are required for the formation of buds. To prepare them, use fresh mullein diluted in water. This mixture is infused for 10 days, after which it is applied to each plant. It is very important here that the solution does not get on the root collar, which can lead to “burns.” “Organics” are added only once a season - during budding. Do not forget that it is important to combine fertilizing and watering the plants, because peonies require a lot of liquid to absorb them.

Material supplemented and updated 02/28/2018

The history of growing peonies goes back more than two thousand years, during which a great many varieties and varieties were created. But no matter how much peonies have changed, planting and caring for them in open ground have not undergone much change since then.

In order to admire the lush carved foliage and spectacular flowering year after year, the summer resident will have to master all the subtleties of agricultural technology and learn the preferences of these amazing ornamental plants.

All types of peonies existing in nature come from Eurasia and the American continent, represented by herbaceous perennials and subshrubs. In Russian gardens, plants have long proven their unpretentiousness and ability to grow and bloom in one place for 10 to 20 years without transplantation.

A place for planting and caring for peonies in the open ground

The place for planting peonies is chosen so that the plant is as comfortable as possible for not only one season, but also several years. Since this crop is light- and heat-loving, it can tolerate transparent garden shade for up to 3 hours a day, but is afraid of cold wind and drafts, a site is selected for the peony in accordance with its requirements and shading for the hottest, midday hours.

Over several years, the root system of peonies can deepen up to 70–80 cm. To simplify the care of peonies in the open ground, before planting, pay attention to the danger of flooding of the area and stagnation of scarlet or groundwater. Constant humidity greatly increases the risk of root rot and death of the entire bush.

Actively growing peonies need space; crowded spaces lead to poor flowering and the appearance of diseases and pests.

Peony planting conditions:

Planting holes are made at a distance of at least 1–1.5 meters from shrubs and other perennial plants.
Leave a gap of at least 2–3 meters to the nearest tree.
You should not plant peonies directly under the walls of buildings and fences.
Between the bushes, depending on the type and variety, leave from 70 to 180 cm of free space.

A bright area protected from the wind has been found; it’s time to take care of the soil in which the peony will grow. Soil with a neutral or slightly acidic reaction should be loose, aerated, and nutritious. Sandy soil is flavored with humus, peat, wood ash and deoxidized with dolomite flour. Add garden soil as needed. Dense clay soil can be made more airy with river sand and a small amount of peat. Sand is used to structure the nutritious but quickly compacting black soil.

Rules for planting peonies for outdoor care

Unlike many garden crops, when planting which it is important to leave the growing point on or above the soil, peonies are deeply buried. The buds, from which the stems will subsequently develop, are buried 3–7 cm into the soil, depending on the density of the soil.

If this is not done, the most sensitive and important part of the plant will be exposed to rain, snow and sun. However, even if a peony is planted too deeply in open ground, caring for it can be not only labor-intensive, but also in vain. Such plants produce lush foliage in the spring, but bloom weakly or refuse to form buds at all.

Peony planting rules:

Planting holes for peonies are made up to 80 cm deep for tree-like plants and up to 60 cm for more common herbaceous varieties. The width of the pit is 60 and 50 cm, respectively.
The bottom, in order to avoid stagnation of water, is covered with drainage.
The pit is filled two-thirds with the prepared substrate mixed with 100–150 grams of superphosphate, one spoon of iron sulfate and a liter jar of bone meal or sifted wood ash.
When the straightened roots of the peony fall into the ground, they are covered another 15–20 cm with loose soil so that the buds are securely hidden below the ground level.

Caring for peonies in the open ground in spring or autumn begins immediately after planting. The soil is carefully compacted and watered at the rate of 8–10 liters of water per bush. If plants have autumn rooting and wintering ahead, they are thickly mulched with a 10-centimeter layer of peat. With the onset of spring, caring for the perennial continues.

Planting peonies in the ground: spring or autumn

The most convenient planting time for the gardener and favorable for peony is the beginning of autumn. At this point, the root system of the perennial is growing, and it itself is recovering after flowering and accumulating strength.

If you have to plant in open ground and care for peonies in the fall, it should be done 30–40 days before the onset of persistent cold weather. In this case, an adult transplanted plant or a young seedling obtained from dividing a bush is guaranteed to take root and not freeze in winter.

The timing of planting ornamental perennials depends on the climate of a particular region. The shorter the summer, the earlier it is worth taking care of preparing holes and planting material.

Landing dates:

Planting of peonies in open ground in Siberia occurs in August, September and October, and in the northern regions it ends 1.5–2 months earlier than in the south.
In the Urals, where the weather is extremely changeable, seedlings are placed in the ground from the second half of August until mid-September.
Can be planted a week later flowering perennials in the middle zone and in the North-West of the country.
And in the south of Russia, peonies can be planted from September to mid-October without fear for the condition of the plant.

When purchasing seedlings from a nursery or due to the early arrival of cold weather, planting is postponed until spring. Unfortunately, if plants have an open root system, they do not tolerate this procedure very well. Peonies weakened after wintering take a long time to acclimatize, and sometimes even during the entire summer they cannot recover.

To avoid unpleasant consequences, planting peonies in the ground in the spring is carried out very early, in soil that is moist after the snow has melted, before hot weather sets in and the plants themselves begin to grow.

The exception is peonies with a closed root system in containers. They can be planted without fear from spring until autumn.

Caring for peonies after planting in open ground

The peony growing season begins in early May and ends in late autumn. Caring for peonies in open ground in the spring begins with very carefully loosening the soil, watering if necessary, and applying fertilizer.

Peonies are watered infrequently, but very generously, in order to completely wet the earthen ball and its entwined roots. Since the plant will have to grow foliage and prepare for flowering, the peony needs complete mineral fertilizers and nitrogen.

Feeding peonies in open ground is done in damp soil. In order for the mixture to quickly reach the suction roots, make a shallow hole around the bush, at a distance of 10–15 cm, into which the solution is poured. IN summer time, especially for young plants under the age of 3–4 years, foliar fertilizing with urea is useful. They are applied three times at intervals of 15–20 days from the moment the shoots appear.

During dry periods, peonies are watered at the rate of 10–15 liters per bush. It is especially important to maintain soil moisture in the first month after spring planting.

On blooming peonies Wilted flowers are regularly removed. On young plants, less than 3 years old, all weak buds are also removed. All summer I weed the area under the perennials, and in the fall, before the onset of cold weather, the shoots are cut off and the soil is mulched. If planting is carried out correctly, and the plants receive competent and sufficient care, the first peony flowering will begin in 2–3 years, gradually becoming brighter and more luxuriant.

Planting a peony in autumn - video

Read how to plant peonies correctly so that they bloom: place, soil, distance, depth and choice of seedling. We find out when it is better to plant in spring or autumn in open ground and determine the timing of planting peonies. Plus we describe how to care for them after planting and when they bloom.

Rules for planting peonies: place, soil, distance, depth

There is not always accurate and correct advice on planting flowers on the Internet. Therefore, we have collected rules proven by many years of experience in growing peonies, not only by amateurs, but also by scientists who specialize in them in botanical gardens and nurseries throughout the former USSR.

Experts kindly shared the secrets of agricultural technology with us, and we share with you so that as much as possible more people could successfully plant a peony in the garden. After all, these beautiful flowers bring amazing aesthetic pleasure and lift your spirits!

So, for the successful growth and development of a plant, several key factors need to be taken into account: place, soil, timing, planting hole, distance, planting depth and the seedling itself.

Peony planting site

The flower is very resilient, it can grow for several decades without replanting and bloom profusely every year. Therefore, you need to choose a place for it with all seriousness.

It should be well lit and warmed by the sun, protected from drafts. It is advisable that the sun illuminates the plant in the morning and evening, and slight shading during the peak of the heat will prolong its flowering. The best position is the eastern side, with morning sun and afternoon partial shade.

A humid place where there are even short-term stagnant waters (spring/autumn). Flooded roots will begin to rot and lead to the death of the flower.
Shaded place. Shade is contraindicated for herbaceous and tree-like peonies; even if they are heavily shaded for 2-3 hours a day, they will begin to wither and you will have to forget about flowering.
The distance from trees is closer than three meters, and large shrubs and houses are 1.5-2 m. The roots of a tree or shrub will take minerals from the ground, which will result in a lack of them for the flower. And the walls of the house emit heat and create a temperature difference.

Soil for peonies and acidity

Flowers grow great on soil with a neutral and slightly acidic reaction - pH 6.2-6.8. Therefore, check and normalize the acidity of the soil. Be aware that fertilizing with mineral fertilizers increases acidity.

Tree and herbaceous peonies love loamy soil with a high level of moisture and air permeability. Add sand and compost to excessively clayey soil.

It is not recommended to plant in peat soil due to the high level of acidity. To reduce it, add wood ash, sand, humus and slaked lime. More details in the section - step-by-step instruction upon landing.

At what distance are peonies planted?

Low-growing varieties when planted in a row - 70-80 cm. In other cases - 90-110 cm. And vigorous herbaceous and tree-like varieties - 1.3-1.8 meters. The distance between peonies when planting is important for their further development. Remember that it is better to retreat more than less.

At what depth should peonies be planted?

The depth of the upper bud on the rhizome is 3-4 cm (heavy soil) or 5-7 cm (light soil). The golden rule has been tested many times all over the world.

The correct planting depth of a peony lays the foundation for successful growth and development. The rhizome of the plant gradually grows upward, and during weeding the soil is sometimes raked away from the buds, they remain unprotected and suffer from heat or frost.

At the same time, planting too deep provides excellent development, but leads to a lack of flowering.

For convenience, you can put a board, pull a rope and navigate along it.

Adjusting the peony planting depth

How to plant peonies correctly? Instructions

Pit. Cone-shaped, depth - 70-80, width 50-60 cm (tree-like peonies and tall herbaceous ones), and low-growing herbaceous peonies: depth - 60-70, width - 40-50 cm. Flower roots can penetrate up to 80-90 cm, but only in loose soil.
Therefore, if the depth of the hole is shallower, they will begin to grow to the sides, which is fraught with a lack of moisture and mineral elements.
Feeding layer. 70% of the depth of the hole is filled with a nutritious soil mixture, but so that there is at least 15-20 cm to the surface.
Ingredients: humus, sand (except sandy soils), peat and turf soil in equal parts + 100-150 g of superphosphate + 300-350 g of bone meal or wood ash + iron sulfate - 1 tbsp. l.
Upper layer. Sprinkle regular soil on top, at least a 15-20 cm layer, and plant the peony at the correct depth.
The soil must be carefully and gently compacted with your hands so as not to damage the buds, and then watered generously (8-10 liters of water). Then add some wood ash to prevent it from drying out.
For the first winter, the peony needs to be prepared: cover it with earth or add a 10-12 cm layer of peat.

EXPLANATIONS

DRAINAGE. If The groundwater rise close to the roots, then to reduce their level in the row spacing, dig a drainage hole and fill it to the top with crushed stone, pebbles or broken bricks. And the flower itself is planted on a high ridge, but the root collar of the bush should be above the row spacing to drain water when the snow melts.

Many articles on planting write about creating drainage at the bottom of the planting hole, but for herbaceous peonies there is no need to do this, but for tree peonies it is possible. Drainage is vital in wetlands, but it is generally not advisable to plant in them.

FERTILIZERS. Fertilizers play an important role during planting and lay the foundation for good flower development. The roots receive nutrients and fill it with strength.

Phosphorus fertilizers must also be added to the fertilizing layer to prevent brown spots from appearing on the leaves over time. When fertilizing after planting, phosphorus often forms insoluble compounds and settles in the top layer of soil.

It is better to use organic phosphorus fertilizers (bone meal) than mineral ones (superphosphate) as they decompose more slowly and the plant receives nutrition for a long time.

UPPER LAYER. There should be no fertilizer in the top layer of the planting hole (15-20), so ordinary loose soil is poured on top so that the roots grow down and receive oxygen.

Diagram of a hole for planting a peony

ADVIСE

Experts advise digging a hole 20-30 days before planting so that the soil subsides a little. That is, add drainage (if necessary), a layer of fertilizing to the dug hole, cover it with regular soil, and after a few weeks plant the bush at the required depth.
In order for the roots to take root better, it is better to treat them with a clay solution or soak them in a growth stimulator (“Heteroauxin”, “ succinic acid", "Rooter", aloe juice). Ingredients: natural clay + copper sulfate and “Heteroauxin” - two tablets each. The components are mixed with water (“batter”) and the roots of the “divide” are completely dipped into the resulting solution before planting. Then they are dried for 5-10 minutes.
Attention! Handle the roots delicately as they are quite fragile.
It is useful to add rotted weeds, weeded from clay soil, to the bottom layer of fertilizing. It is clay soil that retains more nutrients, unlike sand, peat or podzol.
If the pH level is below 6.5, add 100 grams of slaked lime to the top dressing layer, and if below 6.0, add 200 grams per bush.

How to make compost for planting?

In a well-sunny area, make a narrow pile of weeds. Air will penetrate well into it and aerobic bacteria will develop. If there is no rain, then water compost heap to attract earthworms.

Mineral fertilizers and wood ash are added to the finished compost only at the time of laying the planting hole.

When is it better to plant peonies in spring or autumn?

Experts believe that the favorable time for planting is August, September or October (depending on the climate zone). General rule– 30-40 days before the arrival of frost, the earlier winter comes, the earlier the planting.

By autumn, the plant forms many new roots and becomes stronger, which increases its survival rate. It is also in a dormant state and can more easily withstand manipulation of the rhizome. They are even sent by mail without harm.

Some experts advise planting purchased cuttings in September or October (beginning - middle). At proper care they winter well and grow next year.

How to properly plant peonies in the ground in the fall?

Before disembarking, check the weather forecast for 1-2 months ahead to avoid a false start. IN last years, there are often long thaws in late October and early November that flowers planted in August can begin to grow.

Approximate planting dates in autumn: August, September and October

Siberia, Ural: August 20 – September 20.
Middle Zone, North-West, Moscow Region, Middle Zone: August 25th - September 25th.
Southern Russia and Ukraine: September 1st – October 10th.

Planting a peony in spring: what to do?

The general recommendation of experts: planting and replanting peonies from August to the end of September, and in the spring it is extremely undesirable. Such bushes take longer to develop, bloom worse and get sick more often. Another risk of planting peonies in the spring is that the overgrown stems are easy to break.

At the same time, many gardeners have successfully planted in the spring and believe that the general laws of nature are stronger than individual characteristics. After all, nature has maximum strength, and the suction roots grow no worse than in the fall.

Opinion of the magazine “Festival of Flowers”: “It is better to plant seedlings purchased in the spring without a pot (with an open root system) in the fall, but with a closed one it is allowed in the spring and summer.”

When to plant peonies in open ground in spring? Deadlines

Pay special attention to the deadline. If you still decide, then experts advise planting immediately after the snow melts. When the earth is full of moisture, there is no heat, and the flower has not yet begun to grow. Those who plant in the spring find that it is better to plant a little earlier rather than later.

It is important for the “spring” peony to ensure further good care(watering, fertilizing) - this significantly increases the chances of survival and successful wintering.

How to preserve peonies before planting in spring?

Often, the roots of herbaceous and tree peonies are ordered from Asia (China, Japan) and Europe in winter and early spring, and they do not always arrive at the right time.

If the buds have not started to grow, then the “cut” is placed in a bag and sprinkled with vermiculite or sphagnum, and then in a box with vegetables in the refrigerator for storage.

When the buds have awakened and growth has begun, plant the rhizome in a pot (2-3 liters) with strong drainage and light nutrient substrate. Place in a dark and cool place (4-6 degrees Celsius - cellar, basement) to delay the growing season.

In the spring, dig the peony in the area along with the pot, and transfer it in the fall.

2ND OPTION. You can immediately transfer to a permanent place, but there is still minimal risk.

3rd OPTION. If you plan to plant in the fall, then after the buds awaken and begin to grow, move the pot to a bright place in the apartment. Care as for an indoor flower.

How to care at home?

Sprinkle wood ash and sand on top of the soil mixture to prevent rot. Provide maximum light (ideally illuminated for a couple of hours a day until May) and coolness with moderate watering (you can put ice or snow cubes on top of the pot, which will add coolness by melting).

Inspect the flower weekly. By May - June, suction roots appear, and if you don’t want to wait for August - September, you can plant them in open ground.

The main thing is moderate watering after the soil surface dries.
The maximum period for growing a peony in a pot in the house is one year, as the rhizome will no longer be able to grow normally.

Planting peonies in summer

Many garden centers sell tree peonies in pots in the summer. Experts believe that they can be planted from April to October. But if you want to play it safe or the seedling is not entirely healthy, then it is better to wait until August - September. Read about tree peonies at the bottom of the page in the special material.

Caring for peonies after planting

The first spring of growth is a key stage in the life of the plant.

From May to mid-June it is necessary to feed it - this is the most favorable period. It is best to use complex mineral fertilizer and nitrogen fertilizer (ammonium nitrate). Pour the nutrient solution into a circular hole - this will speed up the formation of the root system, promote excellent vegetation and the formation of renewal buds.
It is in the first year of life that experts consider foliar feeding more effective. Spray the flower three times: 1. After the shoots begin to grow – 30-40 grams of urea/5 liters of water. 2. After 2-3 weeks, 30-40 grams of urea (carbamide) and a tablet with microelements / 5 liters of water. 3. After 2-3 weeks, two tablets/5 liters of water.
If there is no rain, then it needs to be watered every 2-3 days for the first 2-3 weeks after planting. And in the future, during drought, it is better to water the bush less often, but abundantly: 10-15 liters per bush. The next day, loosen the soil to provide oxygen to the roots.
In the fall, prepare the bush for winter. In September - October, cover with a little earth and cover with a 10-14 cm layer of peat (except acidic soil) or spruce branches. The mulch is removed in the spring and covered again the following fall.

There is an opinion that seedlings do not need feeding for the first two years. However, experts strongly recommend fertilizing young plants, since they do not have enough nutrients, and they have not yet grown to the bottom of the planting hole.

What year do peonies bloom after planting?

Many gardeners think that a plant must bloom in the first year, especially when planted in the fall. However, experts believe otherwise, which is confirmed in practice - usually the bush blooms after planting after two years, and often after three, depending on the variety and care.

Tree peonies with their own roots bloom in the 4th-6th year, and with those grafted from a herbaceous species in the 2nd-3rd.

Preparing for flowering

Moreover, early flowering should not be allowed. In the first spring of growth, be sure to cut off all flowers after buds appear so that the plant can better develop root system. At the same time, do not forget about proper care and watering.

In the second year, leave one bud, and after it blooms, cut it as short as possible and examine it for compliance with the variety. If the compliance is not complete, the procedure must be repeated next year, and so on until the flower is identical to the varietal characteristics. Often this happens in the 4-5th year.

Which peony seedling is better to take?

It is best to plant a 1-2 year old seedling. You can buy it or grow it yourself from a small “cut” (2-3 buds and part of the rhizome with completely renewed light (young) roots and large buds). The optimal size of a seedling is 20-25 cm in height, but 10-15 cm is allowed.

In spring and summer, peony seedlings in pots are often sold - these are first-years, the divisions were planted in the fall, and now they have hatched and are growing.

An example of a peony seedling from a store

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It is better to buy “cuts” from adult bushes. They have an unattractive appearance, large irregularities and sharp points. Beautiful rhizomes with smooth outlines, most often from the so-called “shkolka” (bushes up to 4 years old) and it is these that flower growers are more willing to buy, but such “divisions” grow and bloom worse.
Do not buy overdried cuttings with dried and blackened buds. Sellers will claim that sleeping buds will wake up, but remember that this is an unnecessary risk.
The chances of saving a wilted tree with growth stimulants are minimal.
Do not purchase yellowed seedlings of tree peonies at a low price - it is more difficult to obtain a luxuriously flowering bush from a weak and diseased specimen.
Before buying a seedling, carefully inspect the roots, choose the ones with the strongest appearance.
Try to study the varieties offered on the Internet (frost resistance, height and size of the bush, flowering time and their color). Especially check varieties with fantastic, beautiful names - “Blue Sapphire” does not bloom blue, and “Black Panther” blooms black. Read in a separate article about blue and light blue peonies.

Interesting Facts

Few people admire the leaves, but they are beautiful and change color three times during the season.

ADDITIONS TO THE ARTICLE:

1. HOW TO CARE FOR PEONIES IN THE OPEN GROUND?

2. CORRECT TRANSPLANTING OF PEONIES – ALL THE SUBTLES!

3. REPRODUCTION OF HERBAL PEONIES – WHICH IS BEST?

4. PLANTING AND CARING FOR TREE PEONIES - FEATURES!

5. TRANSPLANTING AND REPRODUCING TREE PEONIES – FAST AND EASY!

6. TYPES AND KNOWN VARIETIES OF PEONIES WITH PHOTOS AND NAMES!

7. BLUE AND BLUE PEONIES – HOW SO MUCH, REALLY?

We wish you to plant peonies correctly so that they bloom profusely and brightly!

Spring planting of peonies is not much different from autumn. Although there are still some peculiarities...

Many people believe that peonies can only be planted in August-September, after they have been dug up and divided. But seedlings usually go on sale no earlier than February. What to do? Buy a piece of wood and wait for autumn to arrive? Of course not! Peonies take root well even after planting in the spring. The main thing is to do everything right.

Peony has two periods of growth of suction roots - autumn (August-September) and spring (April-May). It is at this time that it is recommended to plant plants in the ground.

In the spring, you need to plant peonies before steady warming begins, so that before the shoots begin to grow, the division can take root at least a little.

How to choose good peony rhizomes

First of all, pay attention to the packaging. A conscientious manufacturer will always indicate:

variety name;
a brief description of the plant;
quantity of planting material in pieces;
quality control mark;
landing instructions.

After examining the packaging, proceed to inspect the cuttings (usually this is easy to do, since peonies are sold in plastic bags with labels attached). It should have 2-3 renewal buds and at least 2 adventitious roots more than 5 cm long. But no signs of damage or signs of disease - this is important!

It is better to refuse the purchase if:

the division is wet to the touch or, conversely, too dry;
the packaging smells of mold or rot;
there are growths or knot-like thickenings on the rhizome (such planting material can be infected with cancer or affected by a root nematode).

If there are only 1-2 buds on a cutting, this does not mean that the plant will definitely die. Most often, such peonies simply grow more slowly and bloom a year later.

In this video we will show you what a good peony division should look like, ready for planting in a permanent place.

Planting a peony in open ground

Step 1

We dig a planting hole of at least 60x60 cm in size. We fold the top fertile layer of soil separately.

Step 2

At the bottom of the hole we pour drainage (expanded clay, broken brick, river sand, etc.) in a layer of 10-15 cm.

Step 3

We fill the hole with half of the dug fertile soil, 1-2 buckets of compost or humus, 200 g of superphosphate and 300-400 g of ash. Mix. If the soil is clayey, add a bucket of sand or peat, and if sandy, add a bucket of clay.

Step 4

We pour the remaining fertile soil on top with a mound so that there is about 10-12 cm left to the edges of the hole.

Step 5

We place the peony section in the center, having first straightened the roots (they should be directed downwards or to the sides). If the soil in the area is heavy, we deepen the division by 5 cm, and if it is light, by 7 cm from the beginning of bud growth. To visually check the soil level, you can attach the handle of a shovel to the hole.

If you deepen a peony too much, it will not bloom. This is one of the main reasons for the lack of flowering. If, on the contrary, you plant the plant too close to the soil surface, then in winter it may freeze.

Step 6

Carefully cover the peony rhizome with soil, lightly compacting it with your hands so as not to damage the buds. Under no circumstances should you trample the ground with your feet.

Step 7

We make a roller around the hole from the remaining soil and water it generously. If the soil has subsided, add more soil.

Step 8

Mulch the hole with peat, humus or a mixture of garden soil and peat (1:1). This will protect the soil from drying out and create favorable conditions for the seedling to take root.

Peonies, their planting and care in the open ground do not cause any particular difficulties, since these flowers grow well in any soil. However, for abundant flowering, they should still be provided with optimal care, which includes regular watering, fertilizing and loosening the soil.

You will learn how to properly plant peonies of various varieties and care for them in spring and autumn from this article. It contains recommendations experienced flower growers And useful tips that will help maintain health and abundant flowering plants.

How to plant peonies in spring

Perennial peonies are very popular among flower lovers due to the large number of different varieties, colors and shapes. In addition, these bushes are able to grow and bloom in one place without replanting for almost half a century; they are resistant to frost and drought, and their full, bright inflorescences delight the eye for a month and a half every year.

Note: The lifespan of plants largely depends on how they were planted in the ground in the spring. Therefore, the task of this article is to talk about the rules for planting and caring for peonies in the open ground. It is known that the suction roots of the bush grow in spring (from April to May) and autumn (from August to September).

It is during these periods that planting is carried out. In most cases it is carried out in the fall, less often in the spring. Spring planting has some features that will be discussed below.

Required Tools

Experienced gardeners know well that the root system of an adult bush can reach a depth of up to 90 cm. For this reason, extracting the root of this perennial from the soil can be quite difficult. Therefore, you first need to dig up the bush at a distance of 15-20 cm from the rhizome using a regular shovel, but to extract the root itself you need to use a pitchfork to prevent significant damage.

Figure 1. Proper planting of plants in the ground

Sometimes, when replanting very branched old bushes, you have to use a crowbar to loosen the main stem of the bush along with the earthen lump (Figure 1). You should know that the choice of gardening tools depends not only on the size and age of the plant, but also on the quality of the soil.

Peonies are planted in the spring before the onset of steady warming, so that the planting material can take root before the shoots begin to grow. In addition to this condition, you should also use the following tips(Figure 2):

The area reserved for flowers should not be too wet, since stagnation of water provokes rotting of the roots and death of the plant.
Flowers grow poorly and do not bloom at all in the shade. This factor should be taken into account when choosing a landing site.
The bushes prefer soils with neutral acidity and do not tolerate acidic soils at all. Therefore, it is undesirable to introduce peat into the planting hole, as well as use it as a mulching material. If the soil on the site has a high level of acidity, you should resort to liming.
The planting hole must be prepared 2-3 weeks before planting the bush. At the same time, its depth and width should be at least 50-70 cm.
When selecting planting material, make sure that the cutting bears at least 2-3 renewal buds and 2 adventitious roots more than 5 cm long and is not damaged.

Figure 2. Selecting a landing site

If you are interested in how to plant and care for crops, we recommend using step-by-step instructions:

Pre-dig a planting hole, the depth and width of which is about 60 cm.
A layer of drainage material (expanded clay, river sand, broken brick) should be laid at the bottom of the pit and covered with a layer of soil with the addition of 1-2 buckets of humus or compost, a glass of superphosphate and two glasses of ash.
Pour on top of the nutrient layer fertile soil so that about 10 cm remains to the edges of the pit.
The planting pit prepared in this way is left for 2-3 weeks for slight settlement.
When planting a division, it is placed in the center of the hole, making sure that the roots are straightened. In this case, the planting material is buried in heavy soil by 5 cm, and in light soil by 7 cm from the beginning of bud growth. Violation of this rule leads to the fact that excessive deepening prevents flowering, and too shallow an arrangement can lead to freezing of the roots in winter.
The planted rhizome is covered with earth, lightly compacted with hands, and watered abundantly.

To prevent drying out, as well as to speed up rooting, you can mulch the planting hole with humus.

How to care for peonies in spring

Like any other ornamental plant, peony needs proper care. By paying very little attention to plantings with the onset of spring, you will get lush bush with large bright flowers (Figure 3).

Growing and caring for peonies in open ground consists of traditional loosening, watering, and fertilizing, the specifics of which we will consider below.

Where to begin

In early spring, when the snow melts, you can start working in the garden. First, you need to remove all the debris that has accumulated over the winter, then, after waiting for the first reddish sprouts, you can begin actively caring for the plant.

Peculiarities

Cleaning the bed where the bushes grow is followed by disinfection of the soil. It is carried out using a solution of potassium permanganate (2 g per 10 liters of water), which is evenly poured onto the surface of the soil. In addition, this procedure stimulates the growth of buds and roots.

Note: It is recommended to build supports for them around each bush even before the shoots appear. In this case, the height of the support should be no more than half the height of the plant itself. Such structures can protect shoots during strong wind, however, tying the stems to them is not recommended.

Figure 3. Main stages of spring care

At the end of May, when the ovary is already formed, its third part should be removed to obtain larger flowers.

From the video you will learn even more useful information about caring for peonies.

Watering

Watering is especially necessary for the plant in early spring, when the growth period is intensive, as well as during the formation of buds. At the same time, watering itself should not be carried out too often (once every 10 days), but abundantly (at the rate of 2-3 buckets for each adult bush).

Figure 4. Features of watering peonies

It is important to ensure that moisture falls directly on the ground and not on the foliage (Figure 4). Each watering should be followed by loosening the soil for better access of oxygen to the root system.

Fertilizer

If the bush was planted correctly, then it does not need mineral fertilizing for two years, however, for the fastest formation of the root system, you can use foliar fertilizing using a urea solution (40 g per bucket of water). Starting from the third year after planting, caring for peonies includes fertilizing in the spring: for this, both mineral and organic fertilizers should be added to the soil under the bushes (Figure 5).

Note: Feeding is best done in the evening or on a cloudy day. Thus, the first fertilizing after soil disinfection is carried out during the period of active shoot growth using ammonium nitrate (15 g per bucket of water). The next fertilizing should be done using the foliar method, spilling the leaves of the plants with a solution of complete mineral fertilizer.

Figure 5. Use of organic and mineral fertilizers for feeding peonies

It is recommended to repeat this type of feeding once a month. During the formation of buds and during the flowering period, a solution of mineral substances is added to the soil: superphosphate and potassium salt in a ratio of 10 g: 5 g per 10 liters of water. Instead of a solution, you can also scatter dry fertilizers, then moisten them and incorporate them into the soil.

Although the main care for peonies is carried out during the period of their active growth and flowering, that is, in the spring, however, with the arrival of autumn this ornamental shrub no less needs measures aimed at preparing the plant for winter (Figure 6). The following will outline the features autumn feeding and watering plants.

Watering

Particular attention is paid to watering during the period of active formation of buds and flowering, that is, from June to August.

In the autumn period, the plant's need for moisture is not so great, although in dry weather watering continues in September, periodically repeating it every 10 days.

Fertilizer

As a rule, potassium-phosphorus fertilizers are used for autumn feeding, both in dry and liquid form. Accordingly, you can simply sprinkle fertilizers on the moist soil under the bush at the rate of 15-20 g of phosphorus and 10-15 g of potassium for each plant, or you can dissolve these substances in water and water the bushes with the prepared solution.

Figure 6. Autumn care for peonies

Tree peony: care and cultivation

Tree varieties are increasingly crowding out their herbaceous relatives from the garden. Their stems do not die off in the fall, but gradually grow, turning the plant into a large hemispherical bush, which blooms with a large number of flowers every year. At the same time, tree peonies bloom somewhat earlier than herbaceous peonies and continue to bloom for about three weeks (Figure 7).

Since the conditions for their cultivation are different, it is necessary to know the peculiarities of growing and caring for each of these species. Thus, tree-like varieties should be placed in areas well protected from the wind, slightly shaded at midday. It is better to plant them in the first autumn month in loamy soil improved with sand and organic fertilizers. The choice of location is extremely important because tree peonies can grow successfully in one place for about 100 years.

Figure 7. Growing and caring for tree peonies

When preparing a planting hole, do not forget to pour a layer of drainage material on its bottom: broken brick, gravel or sand up to 30 cm thick. The drainage is covered with soil, on which the plant is located with pre-straightened roots. In this case, the seedling should be filled in so that the root collar is flush with the soil surface. You should also know that the distance between bushes should be at least 2 meters.

Note: Caring for tree peonies is no different from caring for herbaceous peonies. It consists of watering, loosening, and removing weeds. So, watering is carried out with the same frequency, that is, every 10 days during budding and flowering at the rate of 6-7 liters for each bush. During drought, watering can be increased more frequently, and in August it can be gradually reduced until it stops completely. Loosening following watering is carried out around the bush within a radius of 50 cm to a shallow depth (5 cm) while simultaneously removing weeds, if any. For better preservation moisture, you can mulch the soil around the bush with humus.

A special feature of tree peonies is the fact that these shrubs absorb large amounts of nitrogen and potassium. Thus, at the beginning of the growing season, the application of nitrogen fertilizers is required; at the stage of bud formation, the plant urgently needs potassium and phosphorus; and during flowering all three elements are needed. You should be especially careful when adding nitrogen, because its excess can provoke disease of the bush with gray rot. It is also important to know that when applying any fertilizer, you must first water the soil well to protect the rhizome from burns. Unlike herbaceous varieties, whose stems are pruned in the fall, tree-like varieties should be pruned in the spring, before the growing season begins. This event helps to extend the lifespan of the shrub. In this case, it is recommended to remove dried shoots and shorten old ones to the upper axillary point.

Planting a tree peony in spring: video

The care and cultivation of tree peonies is shown in detail in the video, since these flowers are in high demand and many novice gardeners are interested in how to properly plant and grow these flowers in a flower bed.

Herbaceous peony: planting and care

Herbaceous peonies attract not only with their diversity color range and the luxury of flowers, but also its unpretentiousness. These plants are quite frost-resistant and do not require replanting for about 50 years. Details of planting and caring for herbaceous peonies will be described below (Figure 8).

Note: The most effective method is considered to be planting in divisions, which are obtained from old bushes. The most suitable is considered to be a division with 3-5 buds and 2-3 fairly long (8-10 cm) adventitious roots. Planting material disinfected with a solution of potassium permanganate and planted in a previously prepared place from September to early October.

The planting hole should have a depth and width of about 60 cm; a drainage layer should be laid on its bottom; and the soil should be saturated nutrients, for example, rotted manure and superphosphate, as well as wood ash. The seedling is placed in the hole so that the root collar is not buried too deeply in the soil. In other words, the thickness of the soil layer above the buds should be no more than 5 cm. On the eve of winter, young plants planted in autumn should be covered with a layer of organic mulch.

Figure 8. Herbaceous peony: planting and care in open ground

In the first year of life, young plants need regular watering and loosening, but fertilizing may not be necessary, since the bushes have not yet had time to use the supply of nutrients that was provided during planting. It is very important not to allow young peonies to bloom in order to ensure the full formation of the root system. For this purpose, it is recommended to cut off all the buds that appear on plants in the first year of life.

In the second year, watering and loosening are supplemented by fertilizing with nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus, which are applied to young bushes in smaller quantities than to old ones. At this time, you can already leave a few buds in order to still continue growing the rhizome. Even after the peonies bloom, they need to be watered moderately, loosen the soil, and fight weeds, since it is at this time that buds begin to form in the underground part of the bush, which will produce new shoots in the next season.

In spring they give large fragrant flowers of bright and pastel colors. A bush can grow in one place for many years, but the time comes when the gardener decides to propagate his favorite variety of peonies. It is very important to do the work correctly so that the separated parts of the plant can quickly adapt and begin to grow. Gardeners practice planting peonies in open ground in spring and autumn, but it is preferable to schedule this work in the autumn. This article is all about how to replant herbaceous and tree peonies in the fall.

Why is it better to plant peonies in the fall?

Planting peonies in open ground in the fall has several compelling advantages that guide flower growers when planning work specifically for this period.

When planted in September-October, the plant has time to take root in a new place, grow stronger before the cold weather, and go into winter prepared and strong.
Autumn time promotes the rapid development of numerous adventitious roots, which helps the plant to better gain a foothold in the soil.
Properly carried out planting work in the fall contributes to the flowering of young plants in the spring, while spring planting cannot guarantee flowering in the current season.
Good rooting of peonies in the fall contributes to the formation of increased resistance to summer heat and drought in plants, which can affect them already in the next season.
By August aboveground part The plants enter a dormant state, and the replacement buds are already well formed.
The time of heat has already passed, thanks to precipitation, constant moisture is maintained in the soil.

Dates for planting peonies in autumn

When deciding to plant peony bushes in open ground in the fall, it is necessary to clearly determine the timing of planting, guided by several important criteria:

Weather conditions of the region.
The onset of frosts at certain times.

Important! Planting work should be completed 25-35 days before the onset of frost.

In each region, frost occurs in different time, therefore, it is not possible to name the exact time of planting peonies in open ground in the fall. We would like to note one more nuance - the hole for planting begins to be prepared in advance at the end of summer, and replanting is carried out in the fall.

Choosing a site for planting peonies

In order for peonies to grow and develop well after transplantation and delight them with lush flowering every year, it is necessary to choose the right place for growing the crop.

What we pay attention to when choosing a suitable site for growing peonies:

Peonies should be planted in an area with good solar lighting, in the shade the plant stretches, the color of the flowers fades, and the flowers themselves become smaller. It is allowed to grow peonies in flower beds with slight shading for several hours a day.

Soil composition

Herbaceous peonies prefer to grow in the garden on slightly alkaline or neutral soil (pH - from 6 to 6.5). Nutrient-rich loams are ideal for growing peonies.

Blow protection

The culture is very sensitive to drafts - peonies must be planted in windless areas of the garden or the plants must be protected from gusts of wind.

The height of the groundwater level at the site

A high level of soil water can lead to soaking of the root part of adult peonies and cuttings, so when choosing a place for planting, you must choose a high area with low level groundwater.

Bad Predecessors

Predecessors are not often remembered, but this is one of the important aspects of the successful growth of peonies in the garden. It is not recommended to plant new varieties in place of old plants; at least 2 years must pass after the bushes were transplanted from this area. Proper planting of peonies in the fall should take into account that the crop grows and develops poorly after large perennials, uprooted trees and shrubs, which have depleted the soil for a long time.

Optimal distance from tall trees and garden buildings

It is not recommended to plant herbaceous peonies close to the walls of tall buildings, because in summer heated surfaces intensely give off heat, which negatively affects the development of the peony bush. Minimum distance from the walls of houses - 2 m.

Tall trees often shade peony plantings, so you should pay attention to this factor when planting and dividing bushes.

Preparing the seat

When a suitable area for replanting peonies has been determined, preparations begin. seats for plants, it is worth immediately planning the frequency of pits - one per 2 m2. With such planting, maturing peony bushes will have enough nutrients for many years.

Important! If planting a peony in the fall is carried out according to all the rules, flower buds in the spring will appear 2 weeks earlier than expected.

It is recommended to prepare planting pits for peonies when planting in the fall 1.5-2 months before the start of work. During this time, the soil should be saturated with useful substances, compacted and settled.

To plant hybrid plants for a long period of time without planning immediate transplants, you should prepare holes with the following dimensions:

Depth - from 60 to 70 cm.
Width - from 80 to 100 cm.

For ordinary peonies, when planting for 2-3 years, a hole measuring 45x45x40 cm is sufficient. This is how bushes are planted for which a permanent place has not yet been selected.

A significant distance (at least 90 cm) should be left between plants; up to 2 m2 of garden area should be allocated for each bush. With this planting, the plant will be able to freely form a powerful root system, and the free space necessary for air circulation will remain between individual bushes.

Important! Free planting of peony bushes prevents the development of fungal and other infectious diseases.

The depth of planting peonies in autumn should not exceed the soil level by 2-30 mm. Plants that are too deeply buried do not develop well, which negatively affects growth and annual flowering. The high location of the bush in the planting hole can cause freezing of the root system and death of the buds.

Important! If over the entire area of the site there is high level soil water, plants are planted on ridges so that the distance from the surface of the poured layer to groundwater is at least 0.7 m. In this case, the depth of the hole should not exceed 40-45 cm, and its sides can be up to 80 cm.

Many gardeners argue whether a drainage layer is needed when planting peonies in open ground. This is a purely individual feature, which depends on the soil lying on the site. If the bottom of the pit is lined with a layer of plastic clay, drainage will be of no use, because the clay castle will prevent water from seeping down. With sandy soil, water will quickly go deep into the soil without drainage, and the roots will lack moisture.

Local drainage is not able to properly protect peony roots from excess moisture; to solve the problem, you will have to dig drainage trenches or find another way to lower the groundwater level in the area.

To fill the hole, prepare nutritious soil using good garden soil as a basis, to which add:

Well-rotted, completely decomposed manure or compost aged 2-3 years - up to 25% of the volume of the planting pit.
Double superphosphate - up to 2 glasses per 1 well.
Wood ash - at least 1 to 2 cups.
Bone or dolomite meal - from 1 to 2 cups.

The hole is filled to 2/3 of the height with this mixture, the layer is compacted and a thin bedding of quartz sand is made on top of it.

To cover the roots, prepare a light soil mixture with the addition of a small amount of ash and dolomite flour.

In September, peonies are planted, placing the rhizomes so that the renewal buds are not buried more than 3-5 cm and do not protrude more than 2-3 cm above the soil surface. The cuttings or young bushes are carefully placed in a hole, sprinkled with soil and watered.

Important! If after watering the soil in the pits settles significantly, top up the soil, and it is also useful to mulch the surface with peat or leaves to retain moisture.

Planting tree peonies in autumn

Tree peonies are the most beautiful perennial shrubs with charming, showy flowers, it can grow in one place for up to 80 years or more, so the place for planting them should be chosen especially carefully. The requirements for choosing a location are almost identical to the rules for planting herbaceous peonies, but for tree-like peonies, places shaded from the sun for several hours a day are more suitable. Planting time is usually September.

Other requirements:

The diameter of the planting hole is at least 50 cm. The hole is prepared and the lower part is filled with soil 2-3 weeks before planting.
The distance between plants is from 100 cm.
Soil - made up of garden soil, peat, compost, humus and sand. All ingredients should be taken for 1 tsp. You can add bone meal and superphosphate to the prepared mixture. The ideal acidity level is 7.5-8 pH.
The depth of the root collar is no more than 5 cm.
Watering - immediately after planting, at least 10 liters of water should be used per plant.

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Peculiarities

Watering

Fertilizer

Watering

Fertilizer

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Herbaceous peony: planting and care

Why is it better to plant peonies in the fall?

Dates for planting peonies in autumn

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Preparing the seat

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