In spring they give large fragrant flowers of bright and pastel colors. A bush can grow in one place for many years, but the time comes when the gardener decides to propagate his favorite variety of peonies. It is very important to do the work correctly so that the separated parts of the plant can quickly adapt and begin to grow. Gardeners practice planting peonies in open ground in spring and autumn, but it is preferable to coincide with this work in the autumn. This article is all about how to replant herbaceous and tree peonies in the fall.

Why is it better to plant peonies in the fall?

Planting peonies in open ground in the fall has several compelling advantages that guide flower growers when planning work specifically for this period.

1. When planted in September-October, the plant has time to take root in a new place, grow stronger before the cold weather, and go into winter prepared and strong.
2. Autumn time promotes the rapid development of numerous adventitious roots, which helps the plant to better gain a foothold in the soil.
3. Properly carried out planting work in autumn contributes to the flowering of young plants in spring, while spring planting cannot guarantee flowering this season.
4. Good rooting of peonies in the fall contributes to the formation of increased resistance to summer heat and drought in plants, which can affect them already in the next season.
5. By August, the above-ground part of the plants goes into a dormant state, and the replacement buds are already well formed.
6. The time of heat has already passed, thanks to precipitation, constant moisture is maintained in the soil.

Dates for planting peonies in autumn

When deciding to plant peony bushes in open ground in the fall, it is necessary to clearly determine the timing of planting, guided by several important criteria:

1. Weather conditions of the region.
2. The onset of frosts at certain times.

Important! Planting work should be completed 25-35 days before the onset of frost.

Frosts occur at different times in each region, so name exact time It is not possible to plant peonies in open ground in the fall. We would like to note one more nuance - the hole for planting begins to be prepared in advance at the end of summer, and replanting is carried out in the fall.

Choosing a site for planting peonies

In order for peonies to grow and develop well after transplantation and delight them with lush flowering every year, it is necessary to choose the right place for growing the crop.

What we pay attention to when choosing a suitable site for growing peonies:

Peonies should be planted in an area with good solar lighting, in the shade the plant stretches, the color of the flowers fades, and the flowers themselves become smaller. It is allowed to grow peonies in flower beds with slight shading for several hours a day.

Soil composition

Herbaceous peonies prefer to grow in the garden on slightly alkaline or neutral soil (pH - from 6 to 6.5). Nutrient-rich loams are ideal for growing peonies.

Blow protection

The culture is very sensitive to drafts - peonies must be planted in windless areas of the garden or the plants must be protected from gusts of wind.

The height of the groundwater level at the site

A high level of soil water can lead to soaking of the root part of adult peonies and cuttings, so when choosing a place for planting, you must choose a high area with a low groundwater level.

Bad Predecessors

Predecessors are rarely remembered, but this is one of important aspects successful growth peonies in the garden. It is not recommended to plant new varieties in place of old plants; at least 2 years must pass after the bushes were transplanted from this area. Correct fit peonies in the fall should take into account that the crop grows and develops poorly after large perennials, uprooted trees and shrubs, which have depleted the soil for a long time.

Optimal distance from tall trees and garden buildings

It is not recommended to plant herbaceous peonies close to the walls of tall buildings, because in summer heated surfaces intensely give off heat, which negatively affects the development of the peony bush. The minimum distance from the walls of houses is 2 m.

Tall trees often shade peony plantings, so you should pay attention to this factor when planting and dividing bushes.

Preparing the seat

When a suitable area for transplanting peonies has been determined, they begin to prepare planting sites for the plants, and it is immediately worth planning the frequency of holes - one per 2 m2. With such planting, maturing peony bushes will have enough nutrients for many years.

Important! If planting a peony in the fall is carried out according to all the rules, flower buds in the spring will appear 2 weeks earlier than expected.

It is recommended to prepare planting pits for peonies when planting in the fall 1.5-2 months before the start of work. During this time, the soil should be saturated with useful substances, compacted and settled.

To plant hybrid plants for a long period of time without planning immediate transplants, you should prepare holes with the following dimensions:

1. Depth - from 60 to 70 cm.
2. Width - from 80 to 100 cm.

For ordinary peonies, when planting for 2-3 years, a hole measuring 45x45x40 cm is sufficient. This is how bushes are planted for which they have not yet been selected permanent place.

A significant distance (at least 90 cm) should be left between plants; up to 2 m2 of garden area should be allocated for each bush. With this planting, the plant will be able to freely form a powerful root system, and the free space necessary for air circulation will remain between individual bushes.

Important! Free planting of peony bushes prevents the development of fungal and other infectious diseases.

The depth of planting peonies in autumn should not exceed the soil level by 2-30 mm. Plants that are too deeply buried do not develop well, which negatively affects growth and annual flowering. The high location of the bush in the planting hole can cause freezing of the root system and death of the buds.

Important! If there is a high level of soil water over the entire area of ​​the site, the plants are planted on ridges so that the distance from the surface of the poured layer to groundwater is at least 0.7 m. In this case, the depth of the hole should not exceed 40-45 cm, and its sides may be up to 80 cm.

Many gardeners argue whether a drainage layer is needed when planting peonies in open ground. This is a purely individual feature, which depends on the soil lying on the site. If the bottom of the pit is lined with a layer of plastic clay, drainage will be of no use, because the clay castle will prevent water from seeping down. With sandy soil, water will quickly go deep into the soil without drainage, and the roots will lack moisture.

Local drainage is not able to properly protect peony roots from excess moisture; to solve the problem, you will have to dig drainage trenches or find another way to lower the groundwater level in the area.

To fill the hole, prepare nutritious soil using good garden soil as a basis, to which add:

1. Well-rotted, completely decomposed manure or compost aged 2-3 years - up to 25% of the volume landing pit.
2. Double superphosphate - up to 2 glasses per 1 well.
3. Wood ash - at least 1 to 2 cups.
4. Bone or dolomite meal - from 1 to 2 cups.

The hole is filled to 2/3 of the height with this mixture, the layer is compacted and a thin bedding of quartz sand is made on top of it.

To cover the roots, prepare a light soil mixture with the addition of a small amount of ash and dolomite flour.

In September, peonies are planted, placing the rhizomes so that the renewal buds are not buried more than 3-5 cm and do not protrude more than 2-3 cm above the soil surface. The cuttings or young bushes are carefully placed in a hole, sprinkled with soil and watered.

Important! If after watering the soil in the pits settles significantly, top up the soil, and it is also useful to mulch the surface with peat or leaves to retain moisture.

Planting tree peonies in autumn

Tree peonies are the most beautiful perennial shrubs with charming, showy flowers, it can grow in one place for up to 80 years or more, so the place for planting them should be chosen especially carefully. The requirements for choosing a location are almost identical to the rules for planting herbaceous peonies, but for tree-like peonies, places shaded from the sun for several hours a day are more suitable. Planting time is usually September.

Other requirements:

1. The diameter of the planting hole is at least 50 cm. The hole is prepared and the lower part is filled with soil 2-3 weeks before planting.
2. The distance between plants is from 100 cm.
3. Soil - made up of garden soil, peat, compost, humus and sand. All ingredients should be taken for 1 tsp. You can add bone meal and superphosphate to the prepared mixture. The ideal acidity level is 7.5-8 pH.
4. The depth of the root collar is no more than 5 cm.
5. Watering - immediately after planting, at least 10 liters of water should be used per plant.

The beauty of blooming peonies is so mesmerizing that it is literally impossible to tear yourself away from it. Variety in color and shape: you can find snow-white semi-double or burgundy anemone-like buds, as well as pink double and scarlet rose-shaped ones. They always try to set aside for peonies the best place in the garden. Let's figure out how picky the peony is and what care it needs.

When to replant peonies in open ground

As stated earlier, optimal time Peonies are planted in autumn, or more precisely the month of September. Preparations for planting in the ground should begin in August, but the transplant itself is postponed until the second half of September.

Let's look at why:

• By this time, the buds are completely formed.
• The upper part of the bush stops growing. Enters a sleep state.
• Small roots are still forming. Minimal risk of damaging the plant's root system.
• Hot weather is not expected, which is welcome when transplanting.
• September is the time of rain, which increases the possibility of rooting when peony is planted.

Choosing a place to grow peonies in open ground

For good growth and rooting, the peony needs to create certain conditions - choose the right place, how to replant it. There are some recommendations from experienced gardeners:

1. The area should be well lit; the plant loves the sun.
2. The flower is afraid of drafts and wind. Planting should be done next to trees or shrubs, providing enough space for the root system of the flower.
3. It is not recommended to plant peonies near the house - this is detrimental to it. The plant does not tolerate overheating well, and heat constantly emanates from the walls of the house. The peony should be two meters from the house.

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Choosing soil for growing peonies in open ground

The composition of the soil is very important for peony. There are some professional tips that will help in choosing soil:

• Loamy soil is preferable for peony.
• Heavy, clayey soil is lightened with sand, peat and humus. In such soil the plant will feel great.
• Humus and clay are added to sandy soil.
• Peaty soils are destructive for peony, but if you add ash, sand and organic matter to them, they are suitable for growing the flower.

Technology for planting peonies in open ground

Feeding peonies in open ground

In the spring, during the active growth of leaves (April and May), the plants are sprayed with a solution of Agricola, according to the instructions for use. In mid-June, apply Ideal fertilizer (2 tbsp per bucket of water).

Starting from the second year of life, plants are fed systematically. In May, as soon as the leaves begin to bloom, humus or compost is added to the soil around the bush. I use it as a root dressing. nitrogen fertilizers, for example, urea diluted in water at the rate of 1 tbsp. l. for 10 l.

During the formation of flower stalks, liquid organic matter (preferably mullein) is added with the addition of 1 tbsp. l. nitrophoska onto a bucket of working solution. Additionally, the leaves and buds are sprayed with the preparation Bud, and 1-2 cups of ash are added to the tree trunk circles.

After flowering - in early August, the plants are watered with a solution of superphosphate and potassium sulfate, 1 tbsp. l. each for a bucket of water.

Diseases and pests of peonies in open ground

Of all the existing diseases, peonies most often suffer from gray rot - botrytis. This disease manifests itself in mid-May with rotting of the stems, although botrytis can affect both buds and leaves - parts of the plant become covered with gray mold. Excess nitrogen, crowded flowerbeds and rainy weather contribute to the appearance of gray rot. Diseased areas should be cut off and burned away from all plants. As a preventive measure, spray with a solution of copper sulfate (50 g per 10 liters of water) or garlic water (10 g crushed garlic per 1 liter of water). You need to spray both the plant and the soil around the bush.

Sometimes peonies become infected with powdery mildew, a fungal disease that affects the leaves of peonies and covers them with a white coating. Powdery mildew should be combated by spraying the bush with a soap solution (200 g laundry soap, 20 g of copper sulfate per 10 liters of water).

Watering peonies in open ground

Watering is carried out in moderate doses. In addition, peonies react painfully to the proximity of groundwater. They prefer loose, permeable and nutritious soil. At a time when peonies are blooming and in hot, dry weather, the amount of watering is increased.

Please note that in hot weather it is necessary to water the flower only at the root, avoiding moisture getting on the leaves.

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Weeding peonies in open ground

Weeding is one of the the most important conditions healthy growth of peony. Timely removal of weeds has a positive effect on the development and appearance of the plant. Carefully cultivate the soil around the peony, just do not cut down the flower itself.

Transplantation and propagation of peonies in open ground

They say that when favorable conditions Peonies can live up to a hundred years. However, this does not mean that the plant sticks to one place. Once every 5-6 years, peonies are transplanted to a new location. Don't be afraid that you will have to plant a flower all over the site. After a few years, you can return the plant to its original location.

Of the two options when you can replant peonies, in spring or autumn, choose the one that is more convenient for you. The main thing is to remember that the lush, handsome man experiences autumn replanting more easily and simply than spring replanting.

Important! A flower transplanted in the spring gets sick for a long time and does not bloom, but one that moves to a new place in the fall gets time to adapt and begins rapid growth with the first spring drop.

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Propagation of peonies by seeds

WITH vegetative propagation You are already familiar with the method of dividing the bush. Peonies also reproduce in other ways, for example, by seed. But it should be remembered that peony seeds do not always retain varietal qualities, therefore, as a rule, only breeders use them. And plants grown from seeds bloom only in the fourth or fifth year. But if you want to try to withdraw new variety, then sow freshly harvested seeds in August directly into loose soil, and next spring they will germinate.

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Propagation of peonies by root cuttings

This is the most reliable way to propagate peonies. A small piece of rhizome with a dormant bud is separated from the bush in July, planted, and by September it has already taken root. True, this method is not suitable for those who are in a hurry: such shoots develop slowly and will be able to bloom for the first time in five years.

The history of growing peonies goes back more than two thousand years, during which a great many varieties and varieties were created. But no matter how much peonies have changed, planting and caring for them in open ground have not undergone much change since then.

In order to admire the lush carved foliage and spectacular flowering year after year, the summer resident will have to master all the subtleties of agricultural technology and learn the preferences of these amazing ornamental plants.

All types of peonies existing in nature come from Eurasia and the American continent, represented by herbaceous perennials and subshrubs. In Russian gardens, plants have long proven their unpretentiousness and ability to grow and bloom in one place for 10 to 20 years without transplantation.

A place for planting and caring for peonies in the open ground

The place for planting peonies is chosen so that the plant is as comfortable as possible for not only one season, but also several years. Since this crop is light- and heat-loving, it can tolerate transparent garden shade for up to 3 hours a day, but is afraid of cold wind and drafts, a site is selected for the peony in accordance with its requirements and shading for the hottest, midday hours.

In a few years root system peonies can go deep up to 70–80 cm. To simplify the care of peonies in the open ground, before planting, pay attention to the danger of flooding of the area and stagnation of scarlet or groundwater. Constant humidity greatly increases the risk of root rot and death of the entire bush.

Actively growing peonies need space; crowded spaces lead to poor flowering and the appearance of diseases and pests.

Peony planting conditions:

1. Planting holes are made at a distance of at least 1–1.5 meters from shrubs and other perennial plants.
2. Leave a gap of at least 2–3 meters to the nearest tree.
3. You should not plant peonies directly under the walls of buildings and fences.
4. Between the bushes, depending on the type and variety, leave from 70 to 180 cm of free space.

A bright area protected from the wind has been found; it’s time to take care of the soil in which the peony will grow. Soil with a neutral or slightly acidic reaction should be loose, aerated, and nutritious. Sandy soil is flavored with humus, peat, wood ash and deoxidized with dolomite flour. Add garden soil as needed. Dense clay soil can be made more airy with river sand and a small amount of peat. Sand is used to structure the nutritious but quickly compacting black soil.

Rules for planting peonies for outdoor care

Unlike many garden crops, when planting which it is important to leave the growing point on or above the soil, peonies are deeply buried. The buds, from which the stems will subsequently develop, are buried 3–7 cm into the soil, depending on the density of the soil.

If this is not done, the most sensitive and an important part plants will be left without protection in rain, snow and sun. However, even if a peony is planted too deeply in open ground, caring for it can be not only labor-intensive, but also in vain. Such plants produce lush foliage in the spring, but bloom weakly or refuse to form buds at all.

Peony planting rules:

1. Planting holes for peonies are made up to 80 cm deep for tree plants and up to 60 cm for more common herbaceous varieties. The width of the pit is 60 and 50 cm, respectively.
2. The bottom, in order to avoid stagnation of water, is covered with drainage.
3. The pit is filled two-thirds with the prepared substrate mixed with 100–150 grams of superphosphate, one spoon of iron sulfate and a liter jar of bone meal or sifted wood ash.
4. When the straightened roots of the peony fall into the ground, they are covered another 15–20 cm with loose soil so that the buds are securely hidden below the ground level.

Caring for peonies in the open ground in spring or autumn begins immediately after planting. The soil is carefully compacted and watered at the rate of 8–10 liters of water per bush. If plants have autumn rooting and wintering ahead, they are thickly mulched with a 10-centimeter layer of peat. With the onset of spring, caring for the perennial continues.

Planting peonies in the ground: spring or autumn

The most convenient planting time for the gardener and favorable for peony is the beginning of autumn. At this point, the root system of the perennial is growing, and it itself is recovering after flowering and accumulating strength.

If you have to plant in open ground and care for peonies in the fall, it should be done 30–40 days before the onset of persistent cold weather. In this case, an adult transplanted plant or a young seedling obtained from dividing a bush is guaranteed to take root and not freeze in winter.

The timing of planting ornamental perennials depends on the climate of a particular region. The shorter the summer, the earlier you should take care of preparing the pits and planting material.

Landing dates:

1. Planting of peonies in open ground in Siberia occurs in August, September and October, and in the northern regions it ends 1.5–2 months earlier than in the south.
2. In the Urals, where the weather is extremely changeable, seedlings are placed in the ground from the second half of August until mid-September.
3. Can be planted a week later flowering perennials in the middle zone and in the North-West of the country.
4. And in the south of Russia, peonies can be planted from September to mid-October without fear for the condition of the plant.

When purchasing seedlings from a nursery or due to the early arrival of cold weather, planting is postponed until spring. Unfortunately, if plants have an open root system, they do not tolerate this procedure very well. Peonies weakened after wintering take a long time to acclimatize, and sometimes even during the entire summer they cannot recover.

In order to exclude unpleasant consequences, planting peonies in the ground in the spring is carried out very early, in soil that is moist after the snow has melted, before hot weather sets in and the plants themselves begin to grow.

The exception is peonies with a closed root system in containers. They can be planted without fear from spring until autumn.

Caring for peonies after planting in open ground

The peony growing season begins in early May and ends in late autumn. Caring for peonies in open ground in the spring begins with very carefully loosening the soil, watering if necessary, and applying fertilizer.

Peonies are watered infrequently, but very generously, in order to completely wet the earthen ball and its entwined roots. Since the plant will have to grow foliage and prepare for flowering, the peony needs full mineral fertilizers and nitrogen.

Feeding peonies in open ground is done according to wet ground. In order for the mixture to quickly reach the suction roots, make a shallow hole around the bush, at a distance of 10–15 cm, into which the solution is poured. IN summer time, especially for young plants that have not reached the age of 3–4 years, are useful foliar feeding urea. They are applied three times at intervals of 15–20 days from the moment the shoots appear.

During dry periods, peonies are watered at the rate of 10–15 liters per bush. It is especially important to maintain soil moisture in the first month after spring planting.

On flowering peonies, faded flowers are regularly removed. On young plants, less than 3 years old, all weak buds are also removed. All summer I weed the area under the perennials, and in the fall, before the onset of cold weather, the shoots are cut off and the soil is mulched. If planting is carried out correctly, and the plants receive competent and sufficient care, the first peony flowering will begin in 2–3 years, gradually becoming brighter and more luxuriant.

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Growing beautiful peonies in the garden

Peonies (lat. Paeonia) - decorative garden perennials, characterized by lush and fragrant flowering. In total, there are about 40 species in culture. In modern floriculture, peonies are divided into two groups - herbaceous ones, in which the leaves and stems die off every season; and tree-like, retaining the ground part year-round.

Herbaceous peony - variety EDULES SUPERBA

Today, the flower collection consists of more than 5 thousand varieties. About 500 varieties of domestic and foreign selection are cultivated in Russia.

Hybrid peony variety Yellow Grown

These plants reach a height of 60 to 100 cm. They have powerful roots and large dark green leaves. They can come in a wide variety of colors and shades: from pure white to burgundy with a white core.

Peony planting technology

Peonies are very popular among gardeners due to the variety of colors and delicate aroma of the flowers. They are quite unpretentious; if desired, any gardener can grow them on their site. The main thing is to prepare the soil and plant in the right place, adhering to generally accepted technology.

Multi-petalled peony variety Dolorodell

Selecting a location

Perennial peony can be grown for decades without replanting. But if he doesn’t like the planting site, he will have to wait a very long time for flowering.

Peonies, the planting of which consists of several stages, do not tolerate crowding; it is not advisable to plant them near fences and walls of buildings. This culture prefers open, flat terrain, well lit by the sun. The more light the bush gets, the better it will bloom. In shady areas, peonies stretch out, and flower stalks bend from heavy buds and break.

When choosing a location, consider the depth of the groundwater. If at a level of 1 m or higher, this can cause rotting of the roots and death of the bush.

Preparing a hole for planting peonies

Peonies grow well in fertile soils, but prefer light loam with good drainage. Planting sites are prepared in advance - 15-20 days in advance, so that the substrate dries and compacts.

On heavy, clayey soils, a hole is prepared 60 cm deep, and on light and loose soils - 50 cm, with a diameter of 60 by 70 cm; this depth will allow the bushes to quickly form strong roots that go deep into the soil.

Preparing a planting hole for peonies

When digging, a layer of soil of 20 cm is laid aside separately, it is used to fix the plant. The bottom of the pit is lined with expanded clay to drain water (can be replaced with broken brick or gravel).

Next, you need to add complementary foods. To prepare it, add 300 grams of ash, 100 grams of potassium sulfate, and 100 grams of double superphosphate to 5-6 kg of humus. Peonies require medium acidity, pH value 6.5. If it is necessary to deoxidize the soil, add a liter of lime mixture (a kilogram of lime per bucket of water).

Planting peonies in autumn

The optimal time for planting herbaceous peonies in open ground is late summer and early autumn (from August 15 to September 5). It is better not to postpone the deadline, since the flower will not have time to take root before the onset of stable cold weather.

Planting peonies in open ground

To maintain the planting depth, you should use a special planting board. During the process, the board is installed over the pit and, adhering to the intended values, the planting is carried out. If the flower is buried deeper, this is fraught with weakness of the plant, which will lead to poor flowering and frequent diseases.

The seedlings are placed in planting holes and the roots are straightened. Then they are covered with a mixture of soil and compost, mixed in equal parts. At the same time, the plant is shaken a little to prevent the formation of voids between the layers of the soil mixture.

Peonies flowers - planting and care, photo

When the planting of peonies in summer is completed, the soil is compacted with hands around the stem. Water, spending 5-6 liters of water for each bush.

For herbaceous varieties, the optimal distance between bushes is 0.8-1.2 meters.

Herbaceous peonies: spring planting and care

They begin planting in the 2nd decade of April, until the air warms up above plus 10 degrees. Celsius. At elevated temperatures the buds immediately begin to grow, which significantly reduces the survival rate.

Holes for peonies are dug and prepared in advance, as soon as the snow melts. Otherwise, the procedure is the same as for autumn-summer planting.

After planting, it is necessary to observe the plant and its adaptation. Lower leaves may wilt and need to be pinched back before they become affected by disease.

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Features of planting a tree peony

Peonies of the tree group are classified as tall subshrubs, growing in height from 1.5-2 meters with straight massive shoots of light brown color. It is characterized by openwork feathery leaves and large flowers with a diameter of up to 25 cm. It blooms 10-15 days earlier than the herbaceous species, and is characterized by relative frost resistance. If the rules of care are followed, it can be grown without replanting for 20 to 50 years.

Tree peony - planting and care in open ground

The tree peony is planted using the same technology as the herbaceous peony. Basically, the period from September 1 to September 15 is chosen. The main difference between planting two types of plants is their size. For tree peonies, the distance between the bushes and the nearest buildings or other plants should be 1.2-1.5 meters; a hole for them is prepared 10 cm larger in diameter and deeper.

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Caring for peonies during flowering

Watering and loosening the soil

Peonies are moisture-loving. They especially need watering during the period of bud formation. From April to June, if the summer is hot, watering is organized once every ten days at a rate of 20 liters per sq.m. Thanks to this periodicity, plants form good renewal buds.

During flowering and after it, water less often - twice a month, but more abundantly, applying per 1 sq.m. planting 40 liters of water. soil in tree trunk circles, as soon as shoots appear, they are constantly kept in a loose state. Loosen the soil carefully, not deep, and not close to the roots, so as not to damage them.

Top dressing

In the first year after planting, young peonies, which are easy to plant and care for, require virtually no fertilizing. During this period, the roots actively develop, but poorly absorb mineral fertilizers. It is recommended to carry out only foliar feeding with complex fertilizers Kemira or Baikal-M.

In the spring, during the active growth of leaves (April and May), the plants are sprayed with a solution of Agricola, according to the instructions for use. In mid-June, apply Ideal fertilizer (2 tablespoons per bucket of water).

Starting from the second year of life, plants are fed systematically. In May, as soon as the leaves begin to bloom, humus or compost is added to the soil around the bush. As root fertilizers I use nitrogen fertilizers, for example, urea diluted in water at the rate of 1 tbsp. for 10 l.

During the formation of flower stalks, liquid organic matter (preferably mullein) is added with the addition of 1 tbsp. nitrophoska onto a bucket of working solution. Additionally, the leaves and buds are sprayed with the preparation Bud, and 1-2 cups of ash are added to the tree trunk circles.

After flowering - in early August, the plants are watered with a solution of superphosphate and potassium sulfate, 1 tbsp each. each for a bucket of water.

Caring for peonies during flowering

As a rule, peonies begin to bloom at the age of three. As soon as the buds reach the size of a pea, the plants are pinched - the side shoots are plucked out, leaving one central one on each stem. To stimulate lush flowering.

Installing supports for peonies

Most varieties form large inflorescences; bushes often cannot withstand their weight and lie down, especially during the rainy season. To support plants, metal or plastic supports are installed. Faded flower stalks are cut off at a level of 15 cm from the ground.

Pruning herbaceous and tree peonies

Peonies begin pruning 14 days after flowering. It is not recommended to prune bushes that have just faded, otherwise they will not have time to form buds for flowering next year. Faded flower stalks are cut off at a level of 15 cm from the ground.

Pruning peonies after flowering

In late autumn, as soon as the first frost hits, all the stems of herbaceous peonies are cut off, leaving cuttings 10 cm from the ground. The cut leaves and stems are removed and burned. And the soil in the tree trunk circles is sprinkled with humus and ash.

Peonies of tree varieties are pruned in the spring, in April. Dry and damaged branches are removed, and old ones are shortened by 10 cm. Shoots damaged by frost are pruned to a living bud. Once every 10 years, the bush is rejuvenated by cutting off all shoots to the base.

Protection from pests and diseases

The main disease of peonies is gray rot, it occurs if the soil underneath is waterlogged, damp or acidic. The cause of root rot can also be an excess of nitrogen-containing substances.

To prevent the disease in April or October, the bushes are sprayed with copper sulfate, 100 g per bucket of water. Before the peonies are planted in the ground, plot the rhizomes for 5 minutes. placed in a solution of root formation stimulator Kornevin.

Another common flower disease is powdery mildew. From it, plants are sprayed with colloidal sulfur, dissolving 40 g of the drug in 10 liters of water.

Powdery mildew on peony leaves

Anti-rust is treated with Topaz fungicide or Bordeaux mixture - 100 g of concentrate is diluted in 10 liters of water.

Pests

Peonies are most often pestered by mites, aphids and thrips. To combat them, the following drugs are used - Fitoverm, Agroverin and Confidor according to the instructions.

Methods and rules for propagating peonies

There are several methods by which herbaceous peonies are bred and propagated; planting and care in open ground are possible regardless of the chosen method. Basically, they choose to divide the bush and germinate cuttings, less often - layering.

Seed propagation is used only for the purpose of obtaining new varieties and forms in breeding farms. It is not practiced in gardening because varietal characteristics They are practically not transmitted with seeds, and flowering occurs only 6-7 years after sowing.

By layering

Bushes that have reached 6 years of age are propagated in this way. Vertical layering is done in April, when the buds begin to develop. During the season, the bush is well looked after: covered with fertile soil, provided with frequent watering and adequate nutrition. At the end of summer, well-developed roots form on the stems.

Carefully, so as not to damage the buds, the shoots along with the roots are separated from the mother plant and planted in boxes or a greenhouse. Before winter, young plants are covered with peat, straw or spruce branches. Transplantation to flower beds is carried out after 1-2 years.

Cuttings

Rare varieties are propagated by cuttings when, with insufficient quantities of planting material, it is necessary to obtain many seedlings. Cuttings are prepared from plants over 4 years of age. About 15 cuttings are obtained from one such bush, and 30-35 from older bushes.

Peony cuttings for propagation

The best time for cuttings is considered to be from the end of May to mid-June. The cut cuttings are kept for 8 hours in a solution of the root formation stimulator Heteroauxin (100 ml per 10 liters of water) and planted in a nursery or greenhouse.

Dividing the bush

Dividing the root system is the most effective way to not only propagate, but also rejuvenate peonies that have been growing in one place for more than 8 years. The best period for dividing a peony bush is from August 15 to September 5.

Reproduction of peonies by division

The overgrown bush is first dug up with a shovel, trying not to injure a single root, and carefully removed from the ground. The rhizome is cleared of the earthen lump by hand; if there is a lot of soil stuck, it is washed off with water from a watering can.

Next, the peonies are left for 3-4 hours in a dry and sunny place so that the roots dry out and divide more easily. Immediately before dividing, the shoots are shortened to a height of 10-15 cm from the ground. Using a peg, the bush is separated into two halves.

These areas are divided with a knife first into large divisions, and then into smaller ones with several buds, in places where the roots are intertwined. At the same time, they try to save as many young roots that grow from the rhizome as possible.

The divided parts are placed in a growth stimulator solution for 8 hours and planted in previously prepared planting holes.

When and how to replant peonies

Garden peonies do not require frequent replanting. They painfully endure moving to a new place, to which they can adapt for 2-3 years. Plants are replanted in case of emergency: incorrect or shallow landing, lack of flowering or its shrinkage. Once every ten years, the bushes are replanted by dividing the roots.

Replanting peonies in autumn

The process begins in August or September. The bush is carefully dug out along with a lump of earth. The soil is washed off with water from a watering can or hose. The cleaned plants are inspected, diseased ones are removed and long roots are shortened. The cut areas are treated with a 1% solution of potassium permanganate and sprinkled with crushed coal.

Preparing peonies for the winter season

Regardless of the type and climatic conditions, peonies, aged from planting to 3 years, need shelter for the winter. More mature bushes do not need to be covered, but simply mulched with dry peat or humus.

Sheltering herbaceous peonies for the winter

Construction of a shelter for herbaceous varieties begins as soon as a stable subzero temperature. The cut shoots are covered with loose soil or peat with a layer of 10 cm.

In the northern regions, the mulch layer is increased to 20 cm. The resulting mound is additionally covered with spruce branches, straw or sawdust. In spring, the shelter is removed.

Tree peonies are covered more carefully. First, the stems are tied together using fabric twine. Low young bushes are covered with spruce branches, burlap or covering material. On top, to protect the plant from wind and snow, a hut made of spruce branches or branches of fruit trees after pruning is installed.

Tall bushes are also tied. A wood frame is installed around the plant. The fence must match the size of the bush or be slightly higher than it. The space between the frame and the plant is covered with dry leaves.

Bottom line

Magnificent peony flowers, planting and caring for which are accessible even to a novice gardener without special skills, will decorate any garden. Follow the recommendations given in the article, provide the plants with appropriate care, and in a few years your garden will be decorated with abundant and lush flowering of beautiful peonies.

Peonies, one of the most popular ornamental plants, will be a magnificent decoration for any garden. Their spectacular bright flowers with a delicate aroma they look great against the background of dark green leaves.

Thanks to their unpretentiousness, longevity and frost resistance, peonies allow even a novice gardener to grow these beautiful flowers.

Planting peonies in open ground (photo)

How to choose a place in the garden for peonies

To determine where to properly plant these flowers on your site, it is important to know the following nuances:

1. Perennial peonies can be grown in a permanent place without replanting for several years. However, despite its unpretentiousness, to obtain lush flowering Still, some nuances should be taken into account when planting peonies in open ground. It is not advisable to plant them along fences or walls of buildings, as they need space and good lighting.

In the shade, peonies stretch out, the flower stalks bend under the weight of the flowers and break. Most often, in such conditions, the plant stops blooming altogether.

If you plant peonies on the south side of the site, the flowers will quickly fade in the sun. That's why the best option for their placement there will be open, slightly shaded areas protected from the wind;

2. In terms of soil composition, light loams with a slightly acidic reaction (pH = 5.5-6.5) are optimal for peonies. Heavy clay soils before planting, it is necessary to “ennoble” it - add coarse sand, dolomite flour or lime (1 kg/m2). If sandy loam predominates on the site, then clay is added to it. In both cases, rotted manure or compost is added to increase soil fertility;

3. Depth of groundwater: at high level(1 m and above), it is necessary to drain the area.

Peony planting dates

Peonies are mainly planted in the fall, and in rare cases in the spring. The optimal planting time is from the second half of August to the second week of September. Before the onset of frost, the seedlings will have time to grow young sucking roots and become stronger.

In the spring, peonies are planted after the snow melts, before the buds begin to grow. If planted with buds already awakened, then such a plant will lag behind in development compared to seedlings planted in the fall.

Peony planting technology

Due to the fact that the peony bush will grow in one place for several years and expand, you should plan 1-2 m2 of planting area for each plant. Planting holes are dug 50-60 cm deep and 70-80 cm in diameter.

Drainage made of large expanded clay, crushed stone or broken brick is poured into the bottom of the hole.

Then a mound is poured from a mixture of excavated soil mixed with rotted manure or compost (5-6 kg), wood ash (0.5 liter jar) and potassium-phosphorus fertilizers (for example, 100 g of potassium sulfate and double superphosphate).

The seedling is lowered into the hole, the roots are straightened, pointing them down, and covered with the remaining soil. In this case, the growth point is buried by 3-5 cm. With deeper planting, the plant will be weak, prone to frequent diseases, flowering will be sparse or absent altogether.

Peony planting: 1 – drainage; 2 – mineral-organic earth mixture; 3 – garden soil; 4 – level of depth of the seedling neck

In order not to make a mistake with the depth, it is convenient to use a landing board or stick. It is placed across the hole and measured desired value length.

Using a stick to determine the planting depth of a peony seedling

After planting, the plants are watered, using 10 liters of water for each. At the same time, the soil settles, so the hole is filled with earth and mulched with peat or straw.

How to propagate peonies

There are several ways to propagate peonies.

Seed method used in breeding work to obtain new varieties. In addition, plants grown from seeds do not retain the varietal characteristics of their “parents” and bloom in the 6-7th year of the growing season.

By layering You can propagate mature flowering bushes. To do this, as the shoots grow during the season, the bush is hilled 2-3 times to a height of 30-4 cm, watered and fed abundantly.

Hilled peony bush

The buds on such stems are removed. Such measures will give the plant the opportunity to lay flower and vegetative buds and form thin roots on the lower part of the stems. At the end of August, the soil around the shoots is carefully raked, they are separated from the mother plant and transplanted into a box or greenhouse. For the winter they are covered with mulch (straw, peat). They are planted in flower beds every other year.

Cuttings Rare varieties are propagated. At the same time, you can get a lot of planting material from one plant (15-35 cuttings). Harvesting is carried out from bushes older than 4 years 10-15 days before the start of flowering. The optimal period for cuttings is the end of May - mid-June. Each cutting should have 2 internodes.

Scheme for cutting cuttings from peony stems

For better rooting, the cuttings are kept for 7-8 hours in a solution of heteroauxin or root and then planted obliquely in a greenhouse to a depth of 3-4 cm and at a distance of 7-10 cm from each other. For the first 10-15 days they are sprayed 3 times a day. Rooting occurs after 1.5-2 months. Before wintering, seedlings are mulched with peat, sawdust, shavings, and chopped straw.

Dividing the bush- the simplest and most effective way to propagate peonies. The best period for this is from August 15 to September 10. Divide bushes that grow in one place for more than 8 years. This procedure will also rejuvenate them.

The selected plant is dug up from all sides with a garden fork (there will be less trauma to the roots than when using a shovel) and the bush is carefully pulled out of the ground. The soil is shaken off the rhizome, and its remains are washed off with water from a watering can or hose. After this, the dug out bush is left to dry in a dry place for 3-5 hours. Before dividing, the tops are cut to 10-15 cm.

The rhizome is divided into parts so that each of them has 2-3 growth buds on the root collar and roots at least 15 cm long. Places of cuts on the roots are dusted with powder charcoal and leave to dry. Then they are planted in the prepared place.

Dividing a peony bush

Caring for peonies in the open ground (photo)

Even a beginner in floriculture can take care of peonies. During the period of active growth in spring, budding and flowering of peonies need constant abundant watering. One bush uses 1-2 buckets of water at a time. Water peonies every 10 days until the end of summer. After watering the soil in tree trunk circles loosen.

Peonies love good nutrition, which differs depending on the age of the plants.

Young peonies (up to 3 years old), which were planted with nutrients added to the planting holes, do not need additional root feeding. To increase the leaf mass in the spring, during the emergence of seedlings, you can spray with a solution of complex fertilizers. Repeat after 2 weeks.

If the planting technology has been violated, then fertilizing will have to begin in the first year of the growing season. In April, peony plantings are watered with a solution of mullein (1:10) with the addition of 200 g of superphosphate and 300 g of wood ash. Instead of this “cocktail” you can use nitrophoska (100g/m2). The second feeding is carried out in mid-May. For the third time (in mid-June), phosphorus- and potassium-containing preparations are added.

Adult flowering peonies have different nutritional needs. In spring they need nitrogen and potassium. As such substances, ammonium nitrate and potassium sulfate (60g/m2) can be scattered around the bushes. The second time the plants are fed during the budding period with complex fertilizers (Kemira-universal, Agricola, etc.). After flowering, peonies are watered with a solution of phosphorus-potassium fertilizers.

Important! All fertilizing is applied after watering the plants (with the exception of those scattered on the snow).

Peony flower stalks have several buds. To achieve larger flowers, the side buds are plucked out. Thereby, central flower will be big. Often the stems cannot support the weight of the blossoming inflorescences and bend toward the ground. Therefore, it is necessary to install a circular support around the bush to prevent it from falling apart.

An example of a circular support for peony bushes

Periodically remove faded flower heads.

After the plant has completely faded and lost its decorative appearance, no matter how much you would like it, there is no need to cut off the tops. During this period, peonies begin to lay new buds, and the presence of leaves for photosynthesis is very important at this time.

Only in the fall, when massive yellowing of the ground part of the bush occurs, is it cut down to 10-15 cm from ground level.

After this, the young plants are mulched with peat or chopped straw. Mature plants do not need shelter.

The end of August - mid-September is considered the optimal time to ensure that peonies bloom well next year. It is during this period that they are ready for planting, digging, dividing and replanting the bushes, since renewal buds are already being formed in their roots. But to do this, you need to know how to plant peonies correctly in the fall so that they take root.

Let's consider the main stages of this process, which consists of: dividing, planting and caring for peonies.

Dividing peonies in autumn

Before you start planting peonies in the fall, they should be divided. You need to do it like this:

1. Cut off the peony stems.
2. Dig the bush with a shovel from all sides, being careful not to touch the roots, and lift it above the ground.
3. Wash the roots with water and leave to dry for 24 hours in the shade. If the rhizome of the bush is very large, then to divide it into parts, drive a stake into the middle.
4. Clean the root collar from rot, remove the roots that are rotten or damaged, and shorten the rest to 15-20 cm, keeping 3-5 buds.
5. Then place in a dark solution of potassium permanganate for several hours and sprinkle the resulting sections with crushed charcoal.
6. Dry the resulting cuttings in the shade for 24 hours to form a cork layer that will protect them from microbes.
7. To prevent fungal diseases, treat peony cuttings with Heteroauxin solution (dilute 2 tablets per 10 liters of water).
8. If the divisions are not planted immediately, they need to be buried in the shade.

Planting peonies in autumn

A prerequisite for planting peonies is choosing the right seat. It should be:

• sunny, but they can tolerate light partial shade;
• protected from the wind;
• so that trees and shrubs do not grow nearby;
• not close to the house, from the foundation to the bush should be at least 2 m.

The preparation of the planting hole for planting peonies in the fall should be done about a month in advance, so that by the time the bush is planted, the soil has time to settle and compact. To allow the bush to form a powerful root system, the depth of the hole should be at least 60-70 cm and the size 60x60 cm. To ensure air movement and to prevent the occurrence of fungal diseases, peony bushes are planted at a distance of 90 cm.

Before planting, the soil must be fertilized: with a mixture of organic fertilizers (well-rotted manure or compost), removed top layer land, chemical fertilizers (and potassium sulfate) and ash. You need to add river sand to clay soil, and one and a half buckets of clay to sandy soil.

How to plant peonies in the fall:

1. We install the peony rhizome into the already prepared hole so that the topmost bud is 3-5 cm below ground level (to protect against frost).
2. We fill the peony section or bush, without compacting it, with soil (fertile), so as not to damage either the buds or the roots.
3. Water the bush well and mulch the top with humus.
4. Watering after planting is very important for good rooting, and in dry weather you should continue watering until late autumn.

The best time for planting is considered to be from August 20 to September 20, i.e. so that there are 40-45 days left before frost. Since it is very important that the peony has time to grow the suction roots necessary for full development plants next spring.

Caring for peonies in autumn

For good flowering next year What matters is how you care for your peonies in the fall. For good development Flowers really need watering, fertilizing, pruning and carrying out disease prevention measures.

If you take proper care of your peony in the fall, then in the spring you will receive abundant blooms from the grateful flower.

Flowers peonies (lat. Paeonia) belong to the genus of herbaceous perennial plants and deciduous shrubs and subshrubs. IN wildlife Peonies grow in the subtropical and temperate zones of North America and Eurasia. Peonies received their name in honor of the mythical doctor Pean, who treated the Olympian gods and people from wounds received in battles, and this name is fair, since the medicinal peony, the first species introduced into culture, has long been famous for its healing properties.

In the sixth century AD in China, there were already thirty expensive species of this flower, but the cultivation of peonies was allowed only in the gardens of the emperor. Today, about five thousand varieties of peonies are cultivated, and people value them for their beautiful flowering, amazing aroma and lush greenery.

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Planting and replanting peonies (in brief)

• Landing: at the end of August or beginning of September.
• Bloom: in May.
• Lighting: in the first half of the day - bright sunlight, in the second - bright diffused light or light partial shade.
• The soil: slightly acidic loam.
• Watering: regular, plentiful: 2-3 buckets of water for each adult bush.
• Feeding: 1st - in early spring, and from the second week of May, peonies are treated monthly, leaf by leaf, with a solution of organic or mineral fertilizer.
• Reproduction: often by root cuttings, sometimes by seeds.
• Pests: sod ants, bronze beetles, root-knot nematodes.
• Diseases: septoria, gray mold, rust, root rot, brown spot, viral mosaic.

Read more about growing peonies below.

Peonies flowers - description

Peony is a monotypic representative of the family, numbering about forty species. For the most part they are herbaceous, but there are also tree-like peonies, which are subshrubs or shrubs. Almost all modern varieties are descended from peony officinalis and peony lactiflora.

Herbaceous peony is a plant up to one meter high with several stems. The large, powerful peony root has cone-shaped thickened shoots. The leaf arrangement of the peony is regular. The dark green and sometimes bluish leaves are pinnately divided or trifoliate. Single flowers with a diameter of 15 to 25 cm with five or more petals come in white, red, pink, cream and even yellow color. The peony fruit is a star-shaped multi-leafed plant in which large, dark, shiny peony seeds ripen. Peony blooms in May. Today, breeders are busy creating hybrids of herbaceous peonies with tree peonies.

tree peony reaches a height of 1.5-2 meters, its leaves are bright green, double-pinnate, there can be from 30 to 70 flowers on one bush at a time, and each of them reaches a diameter of 20 to 25 cm. The petals of the flowers are corrugated, dense . There are varieties with simple, semi-double and double flower shapes in raspberry, red, white, lilac and pink colors. The tree-like bush blooms for about two weeks, and if the weather is cool, even longer. Tree peonies are attractive in the garden because they retain their decorative value even after flowering due to the unusual shape of their leaves and fruits. Tree peonies are mostly frost-resistant, and if you still have to cover them with spruce branches for the winter, it is for two reasons: because of the likelihood of a snowless winter and because of the crows pecking out the flower buds.

Planting peonies in open ground

When to plant peonies

The best time to plant peonies is August and September. Sometimes you have to plant peonies in summer or spring, but such flowers often get sick, form few new roots and develop poorly. Therefore, it is better to plant and replant peonies in the fall. Try to find a sunny area with midday shade for the peonies. Peonies grow wonderfully in the shade, but they do not want to bloom. Peonies should be planted at some distance from buildings and trees so that they do not interfere with air circulation in the area.

Avoid planting peonies where the groundwater is too close to the surface, as the flowers may rot their roots.

The best soil for peonies is slightly acidic loam with a pH of 6-6.5. If there is too much clay in the soil, add sand to it, and in soils with a predominance of sand - clay. Too much acidic soils lime by adding from 200 to 400 g of lime per m² of area.

Planting peonies in autumn

Find a sunny area for peonies with slightly acidic soil and deep groundwater. Before planting peonies, prepare holes for them, and it is better to do this in July so that the soil in the hole has time to settle before planting. Planting holes should be approximately 60x60x60 cm in size, and the distance between them should be at least 90 cm, or preferably a little more - 1-1.2 m, so that the air between the bushes can circulate freely.

Discard the top fertile layer of soil with a shovel and remove the rest of the soil from the hole. Place 15-20 kg of peat, compost or rotted manure in the hole, add 300-400 g of bone meal or 150-200 g of superphosphate to it. Add half a bucket or bucket of sand to clay soil, and the same amount of clay to sandy soil. Add fertile soil to the fertilizers from the top layer thrown aside, mix it thoroughly in the hole with additives and compact it so that the hole is filled to 35 cm. Pour a layer of sand 20-25 cm high on top. Then lower the roots of the seedling into the hole, straighten cover them with fertile soil so that the replacement peony buds are at a depth of 5 cm.

If the buds are too deep underground, the peony will have problems with flowering, and if the buds are not deep enough, the plant will become sick. After planting, peony seedlings are watered and the soil around the bush is mulched with peat. For the first two years, do not let peonies bloom; cut off all the buds. Only in the third year after planting, or even later, do peony flowers become what you expect them to be.

Planting tree peony

Tree-shaped peony is planted at the same time - at the end of summer. Be careful when choosing a place for a peony, since replanting is contraindicated for it. If you find a place for it, protected from strong winds, in partial shade and away from big trees, if the planting is successful and you are able to take good care of the peony, then it will grow and delight you, your children and grandchildren with its flowers for many years. After all, its lifespan is a century, and in China there are state-protected specimens of tree peonies that are already about five hundred years old!

If the groundwater in your area is below two meters, a hole for the tree peony is dug with a cone to a depth of 70 cm and the same diameter. At the bottom of the hole, add a layer of 25-30 cm of broken brick or fine gravel for drainage, then, if necessary, bring the soil with which you will cover the peony roots in accordance with the requirements of the plant: add 200-300 g of bone meal (tree-like) to the acidic soil peonies prefer slightly alkaline soils).

Mix clay soil with sand, sandy soil with clay to create something like loam. Add a glass of potassium sulfate, superphosphate and dolomite flour to half the soil, mix everything thoroughly. Pour this part of the soil into the hole with a cone, lower the seedling onto it and immediately pour a large amount of water into the hole so that the roots of the seedling can spread out on their own. When the water is absorbed, fill the hole with the second part of the soil, first mixing it with compost. The peony's root collar should be at soil level. Water the peony with four to five liters of water and, when it is absorbed, mulch the area.

If groundwater lies too close to the surface, you can plant a tree peony by building a hill for it.

Transplantation and propagation of peonies

When to replant peonies

As already mentioned, peonies planted in the fall take root much more successfully than those planted in the spring: over the winter, the peony root grows into new ground and with the beginning of spring it intensively absorbs moisture and develops, so such peonies bloom next spring. And therefore, to the question of when to plant peonies, the answer will be the same - at the border of summer and autumn. If for some reason you did not have time to do this during the velvet season, then it would be better to wait until early spring.

Peonies divided and planted in spring will take a long time to take root, reacting painfully to any weather changes, and will not bloom this year, so spring planting or replanting of peonies is justified only in an emergency - if the plant needs to be saved from moles or mice gnawing on its roots. But even in the spring, you can only replant peonies at the very beginning, because if the plant has time to grow before replanting, you risk damaging the fragile buds that could sprout next year.

How to replant peonies

To answer your question about how to replant peonies, we answer: replanting is carried out in the same time frame and according to the same principle as the initial planting. Two weeks before transplanting, prepare the holes as described above. If the soil on the site is not sufficiently permeable, place a drainage layer of sand or fine gravel 15-20 cm thick at the bottom of the holes and water the holes several times.

Before planting, mix some of the fertile soil from the topsoil with fertilizers and pour it into the hole. For peonies intended for transplantation, the above-ground part is cut off, leaving stumps the height of a palm. Then they carefully dig up the bush with a pitchfork, not very close to the bush, trying not to damage the roots, remove the bush from the ground, wash it with a hose and carefully inspect it. If you find areas with rot, remove them with a sterile sharp knife and treat them with a solution of potassium permanganate, or even better, keep the entire rhizome for a quarter of an hour in a weak solution of potassium permanganate, then let it dry and plant in a new place, as already described.

After replanting, a peony requires mandatory watering and mulching of the soil around the bush.

It is better not to replant tree peonies, but if there is such a need, then do it as during the initial planting.

Reproduction of peonies by division

Peonies are propagated by cuttings, layering and dividing the bush. But it is during the autumn transplant that it is most convenient to divide the rhizome. Peony bushes can be divided when they reach three or four years of age, provided that they have already fully bloomed and that the number of stems in the bush is at least seven, and they do not emerge in a bunch from one point, and each of them grows from the ground at a distance of at least seven centimeters from other stems - this indicates that the rhizome of the bush is already sufficiently developed for division.

Dividing and planting peonies, as well as primary planting, is best done from the end of August to the end of September. Dig up the peony bush with a pitchfork, having previously cut the stems at a height of 10-15 cm from the ground, wash off the soil from the rhizome, clean it, if necessary, of rot with a sterile instrument and cut the rhizome so that each part contains 2-3 renewal buds and the root is 5-10 cm long. Too small divisions will have to be looked after endlessly after planting, and larger ones do not take root well.

Place the rhizomes of the divisions for half an hour in a dark pink solution of potassium permanganate, and then for half a day in a solution of heteroauxin (1 tablet per 10 liters of water). Dry the rhizomes and rub all the cuts with crushed coal. To prevent fungal diseases, you can dip the rhizomes of each division into a clay mash with the addition of copper sulfate at the rate of 1 tablespoon per 10 liters of water with clay. We have already described the landing process.

After planting, water the peonies and be sure to mulch the soil around them with a seven-centimeter layer of peat. It will be possible to remove the mulch and loosen the soil only in the spring, when reddish peonies sprout through the peat.

If you had to replant a bush in the spring, you should not wash it, disinfect it with potassium permanganate, or divide it into parts. Simply immerse it in the prepared hole and complete the planting procedure already described. However, replanting a bush from place to place without dividing it into parts is pointless, since it will grow poorly in the new place, using the supply of nutrition accumulated by the rhizome in the old place. To develop new roots, the peony needs a stimulus or shock caused by division of the rhizome, otherwise it weakens and blooms poorly.

Dividing a bush of tree peonies is carried out according to the same principle as dividing a bush of herbaceous peonies. But to propagate this species, it is better to use the method of cuttings or layering.

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Dividing peonies in autumn

​Quick and strong pruning of stems last year.​

1. Reduce watering when the leaves on the bush begin to turn yellow and dry. With the onset of frost, all shoots are cut off at the root. If the peony is planted this year, it must be mulched with peat. The mulch layer should be at least five centimeters. The mulch is removed in the spring, when peonies sprout through it.​
2. The root is cleaned from the soil and washed;
3. Peonies should not be planted in lowlands.
4. The best place for peonies is a bright, well-lit area, but in which shade is established for three to four hours during the day.
5. Peonies serve as an excellent decoration for any garden. Their large bushes with beautiful fragrant flowers will delight even the most experienced gardener. These amazing plants make their way out of the ground with plump, pinkish-colored shoots in a short period of time. This then develops into a luxurious bush, throwing out beautiful huge buds that will fill the entire garden with their aroma.
6. ​Also, when planting peonies in heavy soils, you need to add a bucket of sand. Too light or peaty soils require preliminary application of crushed clay.​
7. ​: treat with a solution of copper sulfate (100 g per 10 liters of water) in late autumn.​
8. ​not close to the house, there should be at least 2 m from the foundation to the bush.​

Planting peonies in autumn

​The end of August - mid-September is considered the optimal time to ensure that peonies bloom well next year. It is during this period that they are ready for planting, digging, dividing and replanting the bushes, since renewal buds are already being formed in their roots. But for this you need to know how to plant peonies correctly in the fall so that they take root.​

• ​In addition to their attractive decorative qualities, peonies are also known for their medicinal properties. For the first time, peony began to be cultivated for the production of medicinal potions in China, then in Japan, and then spread throughout the world. Peony roots are used for medicinal purposes. They are collected in the fall (October - November) in the second year after planting the flowers. They are washed, dried, crushed and used in the form of a decoction or infusion as an anti-inflammatory and analgesic. ​
• ​Incorrect technology for dividing the bush. If you leave a lot of buds, but the root turns out to be weak, the plant will not have enough strength to form buds and flowers.​
• Peonies are left in the garden for the winter, as peonies are frost-resistant. Adult plants do not need to be additionally covered, but young shrubs need insulation.​
• Old roots are trimmed and left no more than 15 cm;

Peonies should not be planted too deep, as this will lead to a lack of flowers.

​Places to avoid:​

​Many foreign varieties are delivered to our stores at the end of February or beginning of March, so planting peonies in the spring is forced. If possible, planting the bush should be done in late August and early September, planting young plants in a permanent place. When store shelves are filled with cuttings of peonies, novice gardeners experience double sensations. On the one hand, I want to acquire new varieties, but on the other hand, it’s scary if you can’t preserve fragile plants before planting them in open ground.​

1. How are peonies planted? In order for the plant to fully grow and develop, the hole intended for planting must be quite spacious, at least 70 centimeters deep. If the groundwater lies close enough to the surface, then it must be deepened another 10 centimeters and a drainage layer must be laid on the bottom: pieces of brick, pebbles or large crushed stone.​
2. ​Pruning​
3. ​Preparing the planting hole for planting peonies in the fall should be done about a month in advance, so that by the time the bush is planted, the soil has time to settle and compact. To allow the bush to form a powerful root system, the depth of the hole should be at least 60-70 cm and the size 60x60 cm. To ensure air movement and to prevent the occurrence of fungal diseases, peony bushes are planted at a distance of 90 cm.​
4. ​Let's consider the main stages of this process, which consists of: dividing, planting and caring for peonies.​

​They brought me blue peonies from Amsterdam. We live in Perm. Are there any peculiarities in the landing? Winters are harsh, sometimes down to -40.​

Caring for peonies in autumn

In general, peonies are very unpretentious, do not require much effort and time, but invariably delight with bright and lush inflorescences. Even though the peony flowering period lasts no more than ten days, for the sake of such beauty you want to care for the plant. What does a novice gardener need to consider? The main thing is to choose the right place in the garden for the bush, provide watering, fertilizing and regularly loosen and remove weeds. And plants need to be replanted only after ten years.

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How to plant peonies in autumn and spring

The disease appears in the second half of May. As a rule, buds, leaves and stems are affected. The main symptom of the disease is gray mold. Causes of the problem:​

Soil: basic requirements

If after dividing you find voids and damaged areas of the root, treat them with a solution of potassium permanganate and a fungicide;

The drainage layer of broken bricks or crushed stone should be at least 20 cm. A layer of fertilizer is poured onto the drainage and the hole is completely covered with earth mixed with compost. Within a week the ground will settle and the peony can be planted.​

​Places where groundwater flows close to the surface of the earth and can damage the roots of the plant.​

Time to board

In April and May, the period of growing suction roots begins. If you take the plant out of the pot, you will see that the entire earthen lump is braided with white threads. When the soil warms up well, you can transship it, planting the grown peony in a permanent place. In this case, the earthen lump must be intact so that the root system is not damaged. Planting a peony in the spring seems to many gardeners to be a rather dangerous activity, which can lead to the death of the plant. Therefore, sometimes flowers are dug into the garden along with pots, and then planted in a permanent place in the fall.​

​up to 20 kilograms of natural organic matter;​

​Wintering​

How to plant peonies: pre-planting soil preparation

​How to plant peonies in the fall:​

​Cut the stems of peonies.​

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Preparing the landing hole

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​Excess nitrogen in the soil;​

• ​Each young plant must have a part of the root collar and at least three eyes.​
• As a rule, peonies are not planted in the spring, but if this happens, gardeners recommend doing the following:
• During the first year after planting, gardeners recommend not to get carried away with fertilizing. If you planted a fairly large plant with five buds, then next year the bush will bloom without additional nutrition.​

​Planting of the herbaceous peony should be carried out within a year from the moment of priority, because while in the pot it will not build up the root system, and a disease such as gray rot may appear. When purchasing, you must conduct a thorough inspection of the plant. Sometimes sellers try to sell sick and wilted flowers, claiming that they will come back to life if you just plant them in the ground. It is better to avoid dried and blackened buds and overdried divisions, because they can either take root or die. A growth stimulator will not help here.​

Distance between bushes

​250 grams of superphosphate (it can be replaced with 400 grams of bone meal);​

Planting a plant

​. You can cover the bushes for the winter with compost or sawdust in a 15 cm layer.
​We install the peony rhizome into the already prepared hole so that the topmost bud is 3-5 cm below ground level (to protect against frost).​

​Dig the bush with a shovel from all sides, being careful not to touch the roots, and lift it above the ground.​

​Looks amazing! I wish you that it pleases the eye with just such a color! I hope that when it blooms, you will post a photo of it, and maybe write something enthusiastic. Will it really be blue?​

Close planting of peonies;

​After planting the young plants, the area is mulched, and next year all the buds are pinched out.​

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Planting a peony in open ground in spring

​Plant the peony in a pot and regularly monitor the soil moisture;​

​For older plants, liquid forms of fertilizing are used. Fertilizers are applied from the second half of April until mid-May. During this period, the soil is fed with complex organic-mineral fertilizers. From the second half of May until July, phosphorus-potassium fertilizing is used; from mid-summer to early autumn, the ratio of potassium and phosphorus is changed.​

​Yellow peonies are usually expensive, so you should not buy varieties at low prices- they cannot be of high quality. Sellers are thus trying to sell inexperienced flower growers a product of dubious quality. You should not waste money on purchasing blue and black flowers, since they simply do not exist in nature. Labels are deceiving, so the result will be completely different from the picture. Although planting a peony in the spring is forced, in most cases the bushes turn out no worse than those planted in the fall.​

​200 grams of potassium sulfate.​

​If you take proper care of the peony in the fall, then in the spring you will receive abundant blooms from the grateful flower.​

​We fill the peony section or bush, without compacting it, with soil (fertile), so as not to damage either the buds or the roots.​

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Peonies planting and care

Caring for peonies

​Wash the roots with water and leave to dry for 24 hours in the shade. If the rhizome of the bush is very large, then to divide it into parts, drive a stake into the middle.

Appearance of the plant

​Excess moisture.​

Gardeners call this method the most reliable. In mid-summer, the part with the dormant bud is separated from the root system and planted in a hole. By early autumn, the young plant will be completely rooted. However, the first flowers on such a plant will appear only after five years.​

At the end of April or beginning of May, plant the bush in open ground along with the pot;

Watering mode

​After each feeding, the plants must be watered well.​

Peony belongs to the peony family, and is represented by the only genus of herbaceous perennial plants. The range of peonies is quite diverse; they can be tree-like, herbaceous, as well as mixed species, the total number of which is about forty.​

The upper part of the hole is filled with clean garden soil. This is where the plant will be planted. Such pits contribute to the development of a powerful root system of the plant.​

Lighting requirements

A correctly selected place, as well as correctly planted peony, will ensure the decorative beauty of the plant and its viability. Therefore, if your pets are not healthy or refuse to bloom at all, our material will be very useful. And today we’ll talk in detail about how peonies are planted.​

​Water the bush well and mulch the top with humus.​

• ​Clean the root collar from rot, remove the roots that are rotten or damaged, and shorten the rest to 15-20cm, keeping 3-5 buds.​
• Somehow I have doubts about the blueness of this peony. Did you notice that the peony in the picture does not have a name? It just says it's blue. Yes, such a rarity simply cannot but have a proper name!​

Feeding and fertilizers

Peony is a large bright crimson, burgundy, white, pink or even yellow flower. Its shape differs depending on the variety: lush, terry or rosette-like, with a visible core inside. It looks great against the backdrop of its lacy green leaves, divided into elongated lobes. Its huge buds bloom in May-June. Peony bushes grow up to 60-80 cm in height and can delight you with flowers for several years in a row. Growing peonies is not difficult; unpretentious plant, which does not require special care.​

​Infected areas of the plant are cut off and burned. You should also treat the bush with a solution of copper sulfate or garlic water. Not only the bush is sprayed, but also the soil around the plant.

​This method is used only by breeders, since propagation by seeds does not always allow preserving the varietal qualities of the peony.​

The soil

​In the fall, transplant the peony to a permanent place using the transshipment method, without clearing the ground from the roots.​

Additional care

• Loams with an acidity of 6.0 to 6.6 pH are best suited for peonies. If your site has clay soil, add humus, peat and sand to it. If the soil is too sandy, you can add clay, humus and peat. Soil rich in peat is diluted with sand and wood ash.

• The natural habitat of peonies is Eurasia and North America. This beautiful flower was first cultivated in China more than two thousand years ago. The plant is named after the great healer Peony, who skillfully treated not only people, but also gods from various ailments.​

• ​How are peonies planted so that the bushes do not interfere with each other? Flowers must be planted leaving at least one meter between them. The first two years after planting, the flower grows rather slowly and adds only a few stems per season. But, starting from the third year. the bush grows the above-ground part, since by this time the root system is fully formed. The volume of the bush is increasing - and already by fourth year the plants close together.​

Planting and replanting peonies

​These flowers thrive in almost all types of soil. But development occurs in different ways. On sandy lands, the plant throws out a large number of stems, buds and leaves, but the stems are quite thin, and the foliage and flowers are small. Clay soil The plant “likes” it much more. The flower stems are thick, and the renewal buds, like inflorescences and leaves, are very large. But in general, peony develops rather slowly.​

• ​Water after planting is very important for good rooting, and in dry weather you should continue watering until late autumn.​
• ​Then place in a dark solution of potassium permanganate for several hours and sprinkle the resulting sections with crushed charcoal.​
• ​Amsterdam has already become good at riveting fakes. my son brought me a blue rose, which eventually blooms with cool bright red flowers :)))​
• The most common way to propagate peonies is by dividing the bush. For these purposes, plants aged 3 or 4 years are suitable, or even better, five- or six-year-old bushes. Best time propagation of peonies in this way for our northern latitudes is from mid-August to mid-September. You can do it in spring too
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Autumn planting and replanting

​Peony flower

There are several ways to propagate peonies:

Spring planting and replanting

​If you want the peony inflorescences to be large, you need to pinch the buds of the first year of flowering.​

• Today in gardens you can find mainly herbaceous types of peonies, which attract with their bright, lush inflorescences and pleasant aroma.
• How to plant peonies in the fall? Planting is carried out in the upper part of a previously prepared planting hole. This is approximately the top 20 centimeters of the total depth of the hole, filled with ordinary soil.​
• Peonies are very sensitive to soil moisture levels. And although this powerful plant consumes quite a lot of water, it will tolerate a short drought much easier than excessive moisture. Damp, marshy soil can cause rotting of the root system and regeneration buds.​

Peony propagation

​The best time for planting is considered to be the period from August 20 to September 20, i.e. so that there are 40-45 days left before frost. Since it is very important that the peony has time to grow suction roots, which are necessary for the full development of the plant next spring.​

• Dry the resulting cuttings in the shade for 24 hours to form a cork layer that will protect them from microbes.
• ​Most likely your peony will be dark burgundy or lilac.​

Dividing the bush

​planting peonies​

​This is a fungal disease that develops on the leaves and looks like a white coating. You can fix the problem using a soap solution with copper sulfate, which is sprayed on the bush.

• ​The shape of the flower is different, depending on the variety there are double flowers, semi-double flowers or resembling rosettes with a contrasting core. The color range of peonies is very bright: white, red, burgundy, pink, yellow.​
• ​By dividing the bush;​
• ​Peony does not tolerate weeds, so weeds should be removed regularly.​
• There are three types of peonies: herbaceous, tree-like, which are represented by subshrubs, and shrubby ones, the height of which reaches one meter.​
• ​The planting depth depends on the type of soil. If on loamy soil the top bud should be located only 5 centimeters below ground level, then for light sandy loam soils it is 7 centimeters. These numbers must be strictly adhered to if you want to get beautiful and healthy plants.​
• ​If groundwater lies close to the soil surface, then it is necessary to lay drainage ditches. It is through them that excess liquid will partially drain away. In cases of annual flooding of the planting site for peonies, they must be planted in high beds or flower beds.​
• ​For good flowering next year, it is important how you care for your peonies in the fall. For good flower development, watering, fertilizing, pruning and disease prevention measures are very necessary.
• To prevent fungal diseases, treat peony cuttings with Heteroauxin solution (dilute 2 tablets per 10 liters of water).

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Propagation by root cuttings

​, but this is much more difficult and there is less chance of transplanted plants to take root.​

Propagation by seeds

​Questions most often asked by readers​

Peony blossom

​The flowering period of peonies occurs in the second half of May and the beginning of June.​

​Root cuttings.​

​In summer, it is important to mulch the soil. In early spring It is best to use horse or half-rotted manure for this.​

Peony pruning

​The root system is powerful, strong, cone-shaped. Stems and large trifoliate leaves form a lush bush. At the same time, the leaves of the plant are no less decorative and attractive than the inflorescences: their color varies from bright green to purple.​

​With a shallower planting, the peony will suffer greatly. In the spring, late frosts will cause trouble, in the summer the plant will overheat, and in the winter, in the absence of snow, the growth buds will freeze. And as a result - poor flowering due to the fact that many of them will simply die.

​If we talk about when it is better to plant peonies, then the optimal period for planting is the time starting from mid-August and ending at the end of September. At the time of transplantation, the plant should have fully formed renewal buds located on the peony rhizome, but there should be no small suction roots.​

Preparing peonies for winter

​Water​

If the cuttings are not planted immediately, they need to be buried in the shade.

​I also came across blue peonies twice. Of course it’s a bluff. Don’t believe it.​

​Autumn replanting is good because there is no longer a lot of heat, it is starting to rain more and more often, flowering has ended, and the root system is intensively strengthened due to the growth of new roots. Plants have good chances to take root in a new place. The place for transplantation must be chosen in an open, sunny area garden or vegetable garden. It must be prepared in advance, three or four weeks before the start of work. A shallow hole is dug (one and a half shovels deep) and 2/3 is filled with a mixture of equal parts of humus, peat, garden soil and river sand. Be sure to add a half-liter jar of birch ash, a glass of double superphosphate and a tablespoon of iron sulfate.​

Diseases and pests

​1. Why doesn't the peony bloom? There may be several reasons:​

• Peonies that have already fully bloomed several times are suitable for this method of propagation. Work is carried out in the second half of August or early September.​
• ​Basic rules for planting and replanting peonies:​
• The flowers are very large, reaching a diameter of 20 centimeters. Single, fragrant inflorescences look very beautiful not only on the bush, but also in a vase.​

If the plant is excessively deepened, when the bud is located at a depth of more than 15 centimeters, flowering cannot be expected. And this despite the fact that the peony will look great externally.

This state of the rhizome indicates that the plant is completely ready for replanting. But this is a fairly short period, lasting no more than one and a half months. Excessively hot summers or long droughts can cause delayed development of renewal buds. Then it would be more prudent to postpone the peony planting to a later date.

​: at the end of summer - at the beginning of autumn, 2-3 abundant waterings are carried out so that young adventitious roots develop. Watering should be done in the evening in warm weather.​

Note to the gardener

A prerequisite for planting peonies is choosing the right seat. It should be:​

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• The peony rhizome must be dug up very carefully. Peony roots are swollen, rather fragile, tuberous and go down to 1 meter deep, so there is no need to rush. A shovel is not suitable for these purposes. Best tool- garden forks. Using a pitchfork, dig the bush in a circle to a sufficiently deep depth, and then carefully pull it out of the ground with two bayonet shovels. If handled carelessly, peony roots may break off. You need to carefully wash them with water to remove any adhering soil. Place the dug plant in the shade for 5-6 hours so that the roots become more flexible. Cut green stems at a height of 10 cm from the roots.​
• The peony is planted in the shade.
• Peony stems are completely cut off in the fall, before the first frost. If you need to prune the shrub earlier, leave three to four leaves on each stem. Thus, the peony will be able to accumulate strength for laying buds next year.​
• ​Reproduction technology:​
• The main thing is to choose the right place in the garden, since peonies do not require frequent replanting.
• Young peony bushes should be watered especially carefully during the period of bud formation, that is, in the second half of June and early July. At this time, plants need a large amount of moisture; a lack of water will result in your peony not blooming.​

Peony care video

​When planting, after the roots are already covered with soil, you need to squeeze them with your hands. This will help get rid of possible voids. Then the plant is watered and, if necessary, soil is added to the desired level. In hot weather, the soil should be mulched after watering so that the moisture does not evaporate too quickly.​

​For complete rooting, the peony needs 6 weeks. And a plant planted in October or later will not have time to take root. But with proper planting and covered with a thick layer of mulch, the plant will be able to take root in the spring.​ ​Feeding​​sunny, but they can tolerate light partial shade;​

Is it possible to replant peonies at 1-2 years of age?

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Peonies are a real decoration of the garden! Reproduction, planting, care

​Now everything is ready to divide the peony bush. With a sharp knife we divide the rhizome into parts 10-15 cm long, having a small amount of adventitious roots and 3-4 buds. We carefully inspect each part and remove small and rotten roots. Before planting, the roots are placed for several hours in a solution of potassium permanganate (3 g per 10 liters of water) to get rid of root rot. Then the fresh cuts on the roots are sprinkled with crushed coal, and the planting material is placed in the shade for a day to dry.​

Planting peonies

Excess moisture and lack of drainage in the hole. ​When cutting flowers from a bush, it is also necessary to leave at least three leaves on the stem.​ The bush must be dug around at a distance of 25 cm;

Selecting a location

​Peony needs at least five hours of bright sun in the first half of the day.​

Features of digging up a peony bush

Watering is best done with a hose, pouring water into the groove around the bush. This will protect the leaves from water. Watering schedule: once every ten days. One plant consumes from 12 to 15 liters of water.​

Cutting a peony bush into sections

​That’s all the features of autumn planting peonies. We hope that the question: “How to plant peonies in the fall?” we have given a comprehensive answer.​

Planting in open ground

​Before planting the plant, the soil must be dug deep. This stage is especially important on heavy soils. This treatment will improve drainage, aeration, and also deliver organic matter to the required depth.​

Caring for peonies

​: carried out in September, giving 3 liters of the following solution per bush: dilute 1 tbsp per 10 liters of water. a spoonful of superphosphate and potassium sulfate.​

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The healing properties of peonies

​In the fall of 2013, I planted a peony purchased at an exhibition. the next summer there were 2 flowers on it, but this year the emerging buds remained in their infancy. The old bush growing nearby is blooming as usual. What could be the matter?​

Yuri Yakovlev, Tyulgan

​Good survival rate of plants is ensured by dipping the roots into a heteroauxin solution. It is prepared as follows: add 2 tablets of the drug, 50 g of copper sulfate and clay to 10 liters of water. Stir everything until the solution becomes paste-like. After dipping, the section is dried. Peonies are planted in a hole to such a depth that the buds are 3-5 cm from the surface of the earth. The roots are sprinkled on top with fresh garden soil and peat mulch no more than 5 cm thick.

Yuri Yakovlev, Tyulgan

​Deep landing.​

Lyudmila, Kyiv

Lyudmila Nekrasova, Russia

Peony wintering

Lyubov Mishina, Nizhny Novgorod

​Carefully remove the peony using a fork;​

Lidia Chuprunova

Peony is afraid of drafts and wind.

​It is necessary to adhere to this schedule until the end of August; if warm weather sets in in the fall, watering continues in September.​

It is not recommended to transplant peonies in spring. The fact is that the plant wakes up very early. Therefore, when only small sprouts appear above the ground, their underground part is already sufficiently developed. And when digging up, very often the best shoots are broken, and the plant subsequently takes on a sloppy and unkempt appearance. Otherwise, spring planting of peonies is no different from autumn events.​

It is known that adding fresh manure immediately before planting is strictly prohibited, as it can cause the death of the plant. Its roots begin to rot. Peony is an exception, but manure must be laid to a depth of at least 70 centimeters. This is possible due to the fact that peony - perennial, and when its root system reaches the level of laying fresh organic matter, the manure will already have time to rot.​

​Prevention​

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​Immediately after planting, the plants need to be watered abundantly. And in the future, peonies need regular care: watering, loosening, removing early buds, spraying against pests, etc. In the second year, you should not expect flower stalks from transplanted peonies. But in subsequent years they will delight their owners with an abundance of inflorescences, which will begin to bloom in May. To prepare peonies for wintering, they should be pruned and well covered. Pruning currants in autumn