Why doesn't the peony bloom? This question is often and willingly asked by novice flower growers to more experienced colleagues. The breeders of these wonderful plants know a few secrets that will help you understand why peonies do not bloom well. Let's summarize their experience and identify the typical mistakes of those who grow these perennials in their garden.
Why does a peony not bloom if it was planted no more than two years ago?
In the first year after planting, the plant takes root intensively. It will reach full development by the age of four. In the first fifteen months one or three thin stems can be expected. Their height should be equal to half the normal height. In a rare case, peonies bloom in the second year. This happens if the plant has managed to develop well and reach eighty percent of its maximum growth. The number of stems at this time is from three to six. The main goal of the grower during this period of peony life is not to deplete the plant. Driven by her, he can remove the first buds on young plants. True, if their diameter is alreadyreached ten millimeters, then this cannot be done. The next year, a plant that looks strong and mature will form a few more buds. And again, most of them will have to be removed. And let one bloom so that the grower can control the variety. After that, it must be cut off immediately.
Why doesn't a peony bloom three or four years after planting?
Usually hybrids bloom steadily by this time. Some varieties of red peonies can bloom only by the fourth year. This is a feature of the species. If a peony that is more than four years old still does not bloom, but has a normal appearance, then there may be several possible reasons. The first is too much deepening of the rhizome. If this is the case, carefully remove the soil above it or replant it, this time according to all the rules. The second reason is the invasion of other trees or shrubs with a powerful root system into the peony growth zone. This situation is corrected only by transplanting the flower to a new place. You can answer the question of why the peony does not bloom if you carefully monitor the quality of the planting material: after all, a lot depends on it. If this continues into the fifth year, then at the end of August the plant should be dug up, its roots examined, if necessary divided and planted in a new place.
You need to keep track of the exact time when peonies bloom - the month can be different depending on the variety. Most often this happens at the end of August or at the end of September. If your peonies are alreadymany years, they bloomed successfully, and then suddenly became less decorative, the reason may be due to the depletion of the soil. By providing abundant nutrition, you will give your plants a second youth. Water-soluble fertilizers work well. If peonies are affected by gray rot, then before the start of the growing season, it is necessary to spray the plant with fungicides: two or three times with an interval of ten to twelve days. One of the reasons for poor flowering may be the contact of the roots with groundwater. In this case, it is recommended to check their level. May need repotting or effective drainage.
