Thin-leaved peony: description, planting and care
Planting and caring for peony fine-leaved
Peonies can be propagated by seeds or by dividing the bush. The latter method is suitable for bushes that have reached the age of 5 years.
Seeds should be sown outdoors in the fall. Seedlings will appear in the spring, sometimes a seed germinates in the 2nd year. With seed reproduction, the peony blooms in the 5-6th year.
An area in partial shade is suitable for planting, for example, under the crown of trees. A nutritious, light soil of neutral or slightly alkaline reaction is suitable. Plant seedlings in late August or early September. In the spring, division is possible, but the survival rate will be worse.
Landing:
- Dig a hole 50 × 50 cm. Add 10 kg of rotted manure or humus, 0,4 kg of dolomite flour to the hole.
- Sprinkle soil over the fertilizer.
- Immerse the seedling 5-10 cm into the ground. Its roots should not come into contact with fertilizers.
- Water and mulch the soil with humus.
The first 2 years after planting, the bush does not need to be fertilized. During flowering and in autumn, apply phosphorus-potassium fertilizers at the rate of 50 g per plant. Water the peonies sparingly but generously. Pour 10 liters of water under the bush. In summer, mulch the soil so that a crust does not appear on the surface. If buds appear in the first 2 years after planting, cut them off.
In the fall, when foliage flies, the aerial part of the bush must be cut off. Sprinkle peat on the plant to protect it from frost.
The thin-leaved peony can be used in landscaping. It looks good along curbs and paths. Wormwood, cereals or eremurus can be planted nearby. Remember to provide proper care for your plants so that they can beautify your garden.