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Peony Nancy Nora is one of the representatives of herbaceous lactiferous species of culture. The variety was bred in the middle of the last century in the United States. But still has not lost its relevance and is able to compete with new species. This is due to its high decorative qualities, lush and long flowering, as well as undemanding care.
Description of the peony Nancy Nora
This type of peony is characterized by tall spreading bushes. The height and width of the plant reaches 90 cm-1 m. The Nancy Nora peony has erect, strong shoots that easily withstand the load during flowering and do not bend even after rain.
The leaves of the Nancy Nora peony are trifoliate up to 30 cm long. The plates are alternately arranged on the stems. Their color is dark green. Due to the foliage, the peony bush looks voluminous. Peony “Nancy Nora”, subject to the rules of care, retains its decorative effect throughout the season. And with the advent of autumn, its foliage and shoots acquire a crimson tint.
Peony is grown in gardens as an ornamental plant.
This perennial forms a powerful root system, which deepens to 1 m and grows in width by 30-35 cm. Thanks to this, an adult peony bush is able to easily tolerate frost and provide itself with moisture even in the driest periods of the year. At the top of the root are renewal buds, from which new shoots grow every spring.
The peony variety “Nancy Nora” is highly frost-resistant. It easily withstands low temperatures down to -40 degrees. It is recommended to grow in the central and northern regions.
Peony “Nancy Nora” belongs to the category of light-loving crops, but if necessary, can withstand light partial shade. However, in this case, flowering will be delayed by 2 weeks. The bush grows in 3 years.
Features of flowering
Peony variety “Nancy Nora” refers to herbaceous milky-flowered types of culture. It is characterized by large double flowers, the diameter of which varies from 18 to 20 cm. The shade of the petals is pinkish-milky with a mother-of-pearl tint.
“Nancy Nora” has an average flowering period. The first buds open in mid-June. The duration of flowering is 2,5 weeks.
The splendor of flowering depends on the age of the bush and its placement on the site.
При недостатке света растение активно наращивает листву, но при этом количество бутонов резко сокращается. Первое полноценное цветение наступает на третий год после посадки на постоянное место.
Application in design
Peony “Nancy Nora” looks great both in single and group compositions. It can be used to decorate the garden path, the entrance to the gazebo, as well as to decorate flower beds and create discounts.
Lilies, tall conifers and other decorative leafy shrubs can become a background for a peony. Also, this plant will look organic in combination with a green lawn.
Ideal neighbors for the Nancy Nora peony can be:
- daffodils;
- tulips;
- hyacinths;
- irises;
- garden geranium;
- roses;
- daylilies;
- delphinium;
- heichera;
- flowering annuals.
You can not plant a plant next to hellebore, anemone, backache, adonis, as they release toxic substances that inhibit the growth of peony. Also, the culture does not like limited space, so planting in a pot can cause its death.
“Nancy Nora” is not suitable as a tub plant, as it has a powerful root system
Methods of reproduction
Peony “Nancy Nora” can be propagated by cuttings and dividing the bush. Both methods help to obtain young seedlings with the preservation of all species qualities.
In the first case, it is necessary in July to separate the stalk from the bush with a small root process and one dormant bud at the base. In this case, the shoot itself should be shortened to 2-3 leaves. It is necessary to plant cuttings in a bed in partial shade, without covering them with a cap. Just make sure the soil is constantly moist.
In the second case, seedlings can be obtained by dividing the mother peony bush into parts. For this, a plant aged 5-6 years is suitable. At the same time, he must have at least 7 developed shoots.
It is best to carry out this procedure in late August-early September. To do this, you need to dig a bush, shake off the ground from it and wash the roots. Then put the plant in the shade for 2 hours so that it becomes slightly limp. This will allow the division to be carried out with minimal losses. After the expiration of time, with a sharp knife, divide the peony bush into parts, each of which should have several root processes and 3 renewal buds, as well as 2 or more shoots. Fresh cuts must be sprinkled with ash or charcoal, and then planted seedlings in a permanent place.
Rules of landing
You can plant a plant in April and throughout September, but the temperature should not fall below +2 degrees. Before planting the Nancy Nora peony, it is necessary to prepare the site in advance for 2 weeks so that the soil has time to settle. To do this, you need to dig it to the depth of a shovel and carefully select the roots of perennial weeds.
The planting hole for the Nancy Nora peony should be 60 cm wide and deep. A broken brick should be laid at the bottom with a layer of 10 cm, and the rest of the space should be filled with a nutrient mixture of turf, peat, humus and sand in a ratio of 2: 1: 1: 1.
With increased acidity of the soil, it is necessary to add bone meal, superphosphate or wood ash
Landing algorithm:
- Place a peony seedling in the center of the planting hole.
- Straighten the roots.
- Lower it so that the renewal buds are 2-3 cm lower from the soil surface.
- Cover the roots with earth, compact the surface.
- Liberally pour.
Aftercare
Peony “Nancy Nora” is not picky about care, but in order for the seedling to quickly take root and grow, it is necessary to control soil moisture. Do not allow overflows and drying of the roots. Therefore, in the absence of rain, it is recommended to moisten the soil 1-2 times a week.
It is also important to loosen the soil at the base of the bush. This improves air access to the roots. And so that a crust does not form on top of the soil, you can put a mulch of peat or humus with a layer of 3 cm. This also helps prevent excessive evaporation of moisture during hot periods.
You need to start feeding the Nancy Nora peony from the third year. Until this period, the plant will have enough nutrients that were planted during planting. The first time it is necessary to apply fertilizer in the spring during the period of active growth of shoots and the formation of a bush. At this time, you can use mullein (1:10) or bird droppings (1:15). In the absence, you can use urea or ammonium nitrate in a proportion of 30 g per bucket of water.
The second time feeding the peony should be carried out during the formation of buds. During this period, mineral fertilizers such as superphosphate (40 g per 10 l) and potassium sulfide (3 g per 10 l) should be used.
Подкормку пиона следует делать после дождя или полива, чтобы удобрения не обожгли корни
Preparation for winter
In late autumn, peony shoots should be cut off at the base, leaving small stumps. It is also recommended to cover the root with a layer of humus 10 cm thick. This will allow the plant to survive frosts painlessly even in the absence of sufficient snow.
Pests and diseases
Peony “Nancy Nora” has a stable immunity to many diseases and pests. But if the growing conditions do not match, the plant weakens.
Possible problems:
- Mučnistaâ rosa. The disease develops at high humidity and high temperature. It appears as white spots on the leaves, which later grow and merge into one. As a result, they acquire a dirty gray color. The disease interferes with the process of photosynthesis, as a result of which the leaves cannot function normally and wither. For treatment, it is recommended to use Topaz or Skor.
- Ants. These insects attack the plant during the formation of buds, which leads to their deformation. To combat ants, it is necessary to use garlic infusion at the rate of 10 cloves per 1 liter of water. The mixture must be insisted for a day, and then spray the buds.
Conclusion
Peony Nancy Nora attracts attention from a distance. Its huge double flowers will not leave anyone indifferent. Therefore, this variety retains its leading position for many years. And unpretentiousness in care makes it popular among experienced and novice gardeners.
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