Most flower growers in central Russia and more northern regions prefer to plant wonderful bright flowers - peonies on their plots. But not everyone knows how peonies are planted, what care they require. The result of such ignorance is weak plants with small and pale flowers that do not stand well in vases and look disgusting on discounts.
Peonies are a great alternative to moody roses. He althy plants bloom for at least a month, and proper planting will reduce mandatory care to a minimum. Gardeners recommend choosing varieties with different flowering periods in order to provide their flower beds with bright colors for the whole season. There are species of these unusual beauties that bloom in mid-spring, and then in early and late summer. Therefore, a reasonable question arises, when is it better to plant peonies in order to get the maximum decorative effect?
Planting and proper care
First you need to decide on the colors and sizes of futurepets: breeders have already brought pink, white, purple, red and yellow options. Also, the buds can be smooth spherical or have terry edges, some rare varieties resemble anemones or Japanese exotics. Any of the selected options will find its place and design on the site. Many people ask when to plant peonies in the suburbs? The ideal time would be a warm August without heavy rains. Peonies are planted in divisions - pieces of voluminous rhizomes with at least 3-6 buds. It is necessary to ensure that the quality of the planting material is high: not even a hint of root rot or wilting of young shoots is allowed. If the planting is successful, the plant will be able to live in the same place, without transplants, for many decades.
Having become familiar with how professionals plant peonies, beginners will learn the main secret. The most important aspect of planting is choosing the depth of the flower pit. If you make a hole of 40-45 cm, the plant will be able to please the eye in this place for a maximum of 6-7 years. To increase the period of direct vegetation, a hole of at least 75-80 cm is required. The composition of the soil should be as nutritious as possible - these flowers are quite “gluttonous” plants that require the right soil. Moscow flower growers share how peonies are planted in the region. The planting mixture is made from quality compost or fermented humus, add at least 2 cups of bone meal, 300 g of ordinary wood ash and a glass of phosphate fertilizers. However, it is also good to mix 2-3 tbsp. l. dry mineral fertilizers. If the site is located on peatareas - you need to add clay, and in gardens with clay soil, clean, calcined sand is useful. The entire prepared composition is mixed with ordinary soil removed from the hole, and 2/3 of the landing hole is filled with it. The soil is allowed to sink slightly or tamped down with garden tools.
How do peonies plant a mysterious division?
The prepared material is soaked in a solution of potassium permanganate for 20-30 minutes, this trick will avoid many diseases. The roots fall asleep 4-5 cm above the buds, it is not worth planting deeper, so as not to slow down flowering. Watering should be moderate, as the clod of earth dries out. That's all the care for the fabulous and so attractive peonies.
