Peony is considered one of the most beautiful and oldest flowers on earth. It was cultivated in ancient Greece, China and in the Roman Empire, it was used not only as an ornamental plant, but also as a medicinal plant. This flower was brought to Russia only in the time of Perth 1. In those days, only the elite could enjoy the flowering of a beautiful peony, and it was not available to a wide range of lovers. Strange as it may sound, scientists engaged in serious selection only in the post-war years. Wonderful photos of peony flowers inspire many amateur flower growers.
Today, this fragrant bush is in almost every garden. Sometimes it grows so much that we involuntarily wonder how to transplant a peony so as not to damage it. It will be a pity if he disappears.
So when should peonies be transplanted?
It is believed that the best time for this is the end of August and the month of September. Transplanting peonies during this period is most favorable, since the summer heat has already passed, sometimes it rains, which have a good effect on plants. And most importantly, thatmost flowers that have already faded, at this time there comes a moment when the root system grows. Therefore, transplanting peonies during this period will give the plant a great chance to take root and bloom next year.
There are situations when, due to circumstances beyond your control, the flower needs to be moved in the spring. How to transplant a peony in this case, and is it possible to do this at all without harming the plant?
Specialist flower growers say that this flower roots grow in the spring - in April, May. And that means you can repot your peonies. The spring months are inconvenient for their unstable weather and lack of free time. And the roots at this time are very fragile, and they are easy to damage. Do not throw away broken parts, they can be planted in loose nutrient soil. You will receive new bushes of this flowering plant in the future.
How to transplant a peony in spring?
If you still had to do this in the spring, if necessary, try to dig a bush with a clod of soil. The more the better, don't shake off the ground. And if possible, do not divide the bush, wise flower growers recommend doing this all the same in the fall. And for transplanting, prepare a hole in a new place, add fertilized soil, compost or mineral fertilizer there and immediately place the plant. Do not linger in the air for a long time.
You will need to pay special attention to your transplanted pet during the summer. Water well and plentifully. And in order for the plant to take root in a new place, the buds that appear this summer will need to becut off. There are times when a bush grows very poorly and blooms in a new place, then it will need to be transplanted, but only in the fall.
How to transplant a peony in autumn?
In autumn, the roots of adult peonies are divided into several new ones. Seated in pre-prepared pits with well-chosen soil. Peonies do not like crowding and proximity to woody shrubs, which have a developed root system and from which there can be a lot of shade. It is good to plant herbaceous perennials next to them, which will not annoy the flower.
Flower growers tend to plant bushes that are 5 years old. They make quality planting material. At the same time, delenki should have 3-5 buds, and the roots should be 15-20 cm each. If the latter are longer, they are cut off, and the damaged ones are completely removed.
The moment of deepening of the flower is very important. With a deep planting, it may not bloom for several years, and with a shallow one, the buds dry out or freeze out. Good luck with your transplant!
