Planting Methods and Timing for Peony Seedlings
The editor provides you with the related experience of planting peony seedlings and the cultivation techniques of peony tree seedlings. Next, the editor will introduce them to netizens.
After entering autumn, many businesses are selling peonies, including experts who are also planting peonies, so it's the season for planting peonies. Is it suitable to buy now? Can it be planted? What are the techniques for planting?
The normal planting time for peonies is around the Mid-Autumn Festival, which is relatively reliable because at this time, its leaves have almost all fallen off, the stem has stopped growing, the flower buds have also differentiated completely, and it is only in autumn that it is in the stage of root growth. When we buy, we usually purchase bare-root seedlings directly, and the bottom of the roots will be cut off. Therefore, after receiving the seedlings, we need to check the roots to ensure proper planting. If there is blackness on the root wounds, cut off the black parts and trim the longer roots appropriately before planting. There are two methods of planting: potting or ground planting, which you can choose reasonably.
1. Ground Planting
Ground planting is the most suitable for peonies because of the vast land and its strong cold resistance. After planting, you only need to water it regularly, and it will bloom every year. When planting, dig a large enough hole, not too small. After the hole is loosened, place the peony in the middle, and the connection between the roots and the stem should be a certain height above the soil surface, meaning its roots should be covered with about five centimeters of soil. This way, it will not freeze the roots in winter. When planting, add soil and when it's half-filled, lift the plant slightly with your hand to loosen the soil and fill the root gaps with soil.
Then find a thicker stick, press the soil around firmly, add more soil, and press again. This allows the soil to completely combine with the roots, then cover the soil, heap it up around five to ten centimeters high, water it thoroughly, and in autumn, it will quickly grow roots. By winter, the roots will be very strong, and it will bloom wonderfully in spring. This year's bloom can happen again next year. However, when planting peonies in the ground, choose a location that is high and does not accumulate water, and at least half a day of sunlight, especially some shade in summer, to prevent direct exposure, ensuring good growth without problems.
2. Pot Planting
Peonies can be pot planted, but it must be purchased in autumn because the roots grow in autumn. After planting, the roots will grow rapidly. In autumn, the roots will fill the pot, and it can bloom in spring. If purchased in other seasons, it will not grow roots and will directly bloom or grow leaves, consuming the nutrients from the old roots. After it finishes growing and blooming, the roots will be exhausted, the main stem may retract, and it may have weak growth or not bloom later.
For pot planting peonies, choose a larger pot, use the same method, place it in the middle, fill the soil around, lift the plant slightly to fill every root gap with soil, then press the soil around with a stick, cover it tightly, and make a small mound in the middle to cover the roots, water it thoroughly, and place it in a sunny position for normal care. In autumn, it will grow roots rapidly and fill the pot.
However, in autumn, if pot planting, the soil in the pot dries up very quickly, so you must water it reasonably. When the soil is dry about one to two centimeters, water it thoroughly to ensure sufficient sunlight. In autumn, you can supplement it with high-phosphorus and high-potassium "Flower More No. 2" to promote rapid root growth, quick differentiation of flower buds, and increase its cold resistance. After nurturing it through autumn, it can bloom in winter with low temperatures, and it will bloom again next spring.
This is the two methods of planting peony seedlings: potting and ground planting. You can choose the planting method reasonably. If you have a yard, it's best to plant it on the ground; if not, you can plant it in a pot. Choose the variety you like, but remember, if you are in the southern region where winter temperatures are very high, do not plant peonies, as they require low temperatures for vernalization. Generally, they start differentiating flower buds when temperatures are below ten degrees in autumn, otherwise they will not bloom. Planting in the southern region will only show leaves and not flowers.
The above sharing of the comprehensive knowledge of peony seedling planting methods and timing, and the cultivation techniques of peony tree seedlings, hoping to help you.