How to Propagate Peony Flowers
Today's tip sharing: How to propagate peony flowers and a detailed discussion on the correct propagation methods of peonies. Next, the editor will introduce to you.
Peony flowers are the flowers of love and were once called the flowers of engagement. There are several methods for propagating peony flowers, including播种 (播种, sowing), 分株 (分株, dividing), 扦插 (扦插, cutting), and 压条 (压条, layering), with the cutting method being the most commonly used due to its ease of operation and high survival rate. Let's specifically introduce these propagation methods.
1. Dividing
In August to September every year, select peony plants with good growth, stop watering for 2-3 days, wait for the soil to completely dry, then tap the edges of the pot with a wooden stick to separate the plant's root ball from the pot wall. Turn the pot over to remove the plant and straighten the peony's roots. Then naturally divide the plant, prepare a new pot and growing soil, and replant the divided peony. Place it in a shady area to slow-grow for 10-20 days before normal maintenance can resume.
2. Sowing
Prepare plump and mature seeds, avoiding dry, shriveled, or diseased ones. Soak them in root-promoting water for 30-45 minutes, then remove and let them air-dry in a well-ventilated area. Prepare a suitable container, fill it with growing soil, and sow the seeds 2-3 centimeters deep. Spray water to keep the soil moist and wait for 25-30 days for germination.
3. Cutting
Select sturdy, disease-free branches from the mother peony plant, cut them into 8-15 centimeters, remove excess leaves, and retain 1-2 tender leaves. Cut the bottom of the branch at a 45-degree angle and soak it in root-promoting water for 20-30 minutes, then let it dry. Plant the cuttings in a clean substrate, water thoroughly, and place them in a shady, well-ventilated area to grow. Once they have rooted and survived, they can be transplanted.
4. Layering
On a vigorous peony plant, select a sturdy, healthy branch, bend it and cover a section with soil, and you can also secure the branch with a hook. The layered branch will quickly grow into a new plant.
The above information introduces how to propagate peony flowers and provides a comprehensive explanation of the correct propagation methods of peonies. I hope this can serve as a starting point to solve your problems with green plants.