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Peony Red Magic is a perennial popular with summer residents. He is unpretentious in care. Attract from the bush not only the buds, but also the leaves.
Description of peony Red Magic
Peony Red Magic has a faint aroma. The leaves are dark green and form a large openwork bush. It can reach a height of 80 cm, and a width of 50 cm. The Red Magic peony belongs to the third winter hardiness zone. Can withstand temperatures down to -40°C. Tolerates drought well.
Throughout the season, the Red Magic peony looks decorative. Grows naturally in:
- Transbaikalia;
- European part of Our Country;
- Siberia.
Preference is given to open sunny areas, but it also feels good in a slight blackout at noon. If planted in the shade, the bush will grow beautiful and tall, but there will be no flowering.
Peony Red Magic constantly needs good air circulation, otherwise various diseases will develop. Planting next to shrubs, buildings and trees is undesirable.
As a support, you can purchase a plastic ring with legs or an elegant pyramid consisting of a rod with rings arranged in several tiers.
Has a beautiful rich color
Features of flowering
There are lateral buds on the bush. Peony Red Magic belongs to the average flowering period.
Basic Description:
- lactiflora;
- terry, sometimes pink;
- has large flowers;
- spherical bud.
Description of Red Magic Peony Petals:
- twisted;
- cold tone;
- feathery;
- dark red or color from cranberry to deep pink.
The size of the flowers grow from 15 to 25 cm. Flowering begins in the last decade of May or early June. The duration is 7-20 days. Flowering is beautiful and abundant.
In order for the flower to grow as large as possible, one bud is left on the shoot. The extra ones are removed after they become 1 cm in diameter.
Application in design
Peony Red Magic is recommended for group and single plantings. Planted in parks and gardens. Decorate front seats. Looks beautiful in landscape compositions. For home cultivation on the balcony, loggia and in pots is not suitable.
Peony Red Magic feels good next to:
- ornamental leafy plants;
- flowering perennials.
It looks beautiful near the gazebo and paths. Best neighbors:
- phlox;
- clematis;
- rose
Looks original in combination with:
- juniper;
- miniature mountain pine.
When cut, it retains its freshness and beauty for a long time.
The flower can grow up to 25 cm in diameter.
Methods of reproduction
Peony Red Magic (Red Magic) is propagated:
- dividing the bush is the most effective method;
- vegetatively;
- with the help of seeds – the method is used only for a wild-growing species.
In order to propagate by dividing the bush, choose a 4-year-old Red Magic peony, which has a well-developed rhizome. The procedure is carried out in the fall until the end of September.
The rhizome must not be dry
Rules of landing
The most preferred planting time is autumn. The deadline is 30 days before the onset of frost. It is also possible to plant in the spring, but the Red Magic peony grows quickly, and therefore it is easy to miss the planting time. The best time is right after the soil has thawed, when the water has drained.
You can not buy small and stunted delenki, as they will not allow you to form a healthy plant. But very large specimens are also not suitable. Especially those that have a large root system. The ideal weight of the landing unit is a minimum of 100 g and a maximum of 150 g. The best division consists of three roots and 3-5 buds.
Peony Red Magic does not tolerate moisture stagnation. If the bush is constantly heated, the root system will rot or the plant will develop poorly. The soil must be:
- moisture-intensive;
- with deep groundwater;
- breathable.
Loamy soil is ideal.
Three months before the proposed landing, they dig a hole. Its size should be 60x60x60 cm. 2/3 must be filled with fertile soil, then add 1 liter of wood ash and cover with garden soil.
When planting, the buds are placed 4 cm below the ground level. A distance of at least 1 m is maintained between neighboring plants. If the peony looks weakened for two years, then there is no point in worrying – this is the norm. During this period, the root system is growing.
Before landing, the Red Magic peony is disinfected. To do this, use a saturated solution of potassium permanganate, and then sprinkle the cut with crushed coal. Varietal qualities after planting will appear after two years.
The best landing time is autumn
Aftercare
The soil should be in a state of moderate moisture. Watering is especially important:
- in spring time – during the period of budding, as well as flowering;
- autumn at the time of budding.
For one irrigation, 20 liters of water are used, since the root system is located in deep layers of soil that need to be well wetted.
After planting in the first month, frequent irrigation is carried out several times a week. Further, as needed. For Red Magic peony, more rare, but thorough watering is suitable. After the procedure, the soil must be loosened in the trunk circle.
The first few years they are fed foliarly, then during the growing season they use the mineral complex. Fertilize:
- in spring time on snow;
- at the time of budding;
- two weeks after flowering.
For foliar top dressing of a young peony, a complex mineral easily soluble fertilizer is used. Spray it in the morning or evening hours. During the day, it is strictly forbidden to carry out the procedure, as the leaves and buds will get burned from the sun’s rays.
The trunk circle, which is constantly kept clean and regularly loosened, is very important for the Red Magic peony. Do not allow the formation of weeds and do not plant other plants. Experts recommend separating this area from the lawn with a curb tape. Do not use concrete products and iron sheets.
Watering is recommended to be carried out in the evening hours.
Preparation for winter
When persistent frosts come, the stems must be cut. This period begins around mid-October, in warmer regions – in early November. Above the kidneys there should be stumps 2 cm high. For the winter period, they should be covered with immature compost or peat. An adult Red Magic peony does not need shelter.
When young shoots begin to appear in the spring, the mulch must be removed and the soil gently loosened. The entire cut ground part is disposed of. To do this, send it to the compost pit or burn it.
Pests and diseases
Peony lactiferous Red Magic is most often affected by fungi. In more rare cases, viral diseases.
When rust appears, the leaves are covered with brown, red or orange pad spots. These are spores of fungi that are easily carried by the wind and transmitted to other plants. Therefore, at the first sign, it is necessary to cut off all the affected leaves and burn them. After that, treat with Bordeaux liquid.
Leaves affected by rust
The most dangerous disease is gray rot. It affects not only the leaves, but also the buds, as well as the stem of the Red Magic peony. If in the spring the young shoots began to fade, a gray bloom or brownish spots appeared around the stem, then measures must be taken immediately.
Diseased parts are completely cut off and destroyed. For prevention, the bush is treated with Bordeaux liquid, and during the disease – with Tiram suspension.
The adult Red Magic peony is affected by powdery mildew. The disease can be distinguished by a whitish coating on the leaves. It does not cause severe harm to the plant. They are treated by spraying with a 0,5% solution of soda with laundry soap.
Re-treatment is carried out after 10 days
Peony Red Magic must be given constant and close attention so that it does not suffer from the invasion of pests. Most often attacked by ants, which are attracted by the delicious sweetish syrup that stands out from the buds. Together with him, they eat foliage and flowers.
To fight around the Red Magic peony, the soil is sprayed with repellents
Often the culture suffers from aphids, which accumulate at the top of the shoot, around flowers and buds. Insects thus drink the juice from the Red Magic peony. With numerous attacks, the bush quickly weakens.
With small quantities, a good result is the collection of pests by hand or the use of strong water pressure. With large lesions, they are treated with Aktellik.
A beetle with a yellow-golden back – bronze – eats the petals and stems of the Red Magic peony. It poses a particular danger in the summer. To prevent attacks, they loosen the soil at the end of the season, and in the morning they collect insects with their hands. During the budding period, spray with insecticides.
An infusion of tomato tops helps to cope with bronzovka
Conclusion
Peony Red Magic is a beautiful garden plant. When growing, it is necessary to take care of the bushes properly, preventing diseases. In this case, the inflorescences will be lush.
