Seed selection and purchase, planting preparation, planting steps, daily overwintering maintenance and management of peonies, known as the "king of flowers", have been loved by people since ancient times. Peonies are colorful and elegant. They are common ornamental plants in gardens and courtyards. Cultivation of peony seedlings is a problem in the hearts of many flower lovers. This article will introduce in detail the cultivation methods of peony seedlings to help you easily raise beautiful peony flowers. Seed selection and purchase 1. Select varieties: There are many varieties of peony flowers, with different colors and flower types. When selecting varieties, you can decide according to personal preferences and planting environment. For example, if you like large flower types and double-petal flowers, you can choose varieties such as 'Da Guan Lou' and 'Rich Man'; if you like small flower types and single-petal flowers, you can choose varieties such as' Luoyang Red 'and' Fenyulou '.
2. Purchase timing: The best time to buy peony flower seedlings is spring, when the temperature is suitable, which is conducive to plant growth. Planting preparation 1. Soil selection: Peony flowers like loose, fertile, and well-drained soil. You can choose to mix legus soil, garden soil, and sandy soil in a ratio of 3:2:1.
2. Planting container: You can choose flower pots with a diameter of 30-40 cm, and the bottom is covered with a permeable layer, such as tiles or broken bricks. Planting step 1. Digging a hole: Dig a hole in the flowerpot about the size of the plant, with a depth slightly deeper than the root system.
2. Planting: Put the peony seedlings into the pit, stretch the root system, fill them in the soil, and gently compress them.
3. Watering: Water thoroughly immediately after planting to keep the soil moist. Daily maintenance 1. Watering: Peony flowers like to be moist, but avoid waterlogging. Keep the soil moist during growth. When high temperatures in summer, the number of watering times needs to be appropriately increased.
2. Fertilization: Peony flowers grow vigorously and require sufficient nutrition. Compound fertilizer is applied once every spring and autumn to promote plant growth.
3. Pruning: During the growth process of peony flowers, dead branches and sick branches should be pruned in time to keep the plants ventilated and transparent.
4. Prevention of pests and diseases: Regularly inspect plants and treat pests and diseases found in a timely manner. Pesticides can be used for prevention and control. Overwintering management 1. Moving indoors: When the temperature drops in winter, the peony flowers need to be moved indoors to avoid frostbite.
2. Control watering: The indoor temperature is low and water evaporates slowly, so the number of watering needs to be reduced.
3. Light: Maintain sufficient indoor light, which is conducive to plant growth.
Breeding peony seedlings is not difficult. As long as you master the correct breeding methods, you can easily grow beautiful peony flowers. I hope this article can help you in your road to peony flower breeding.