How to Plant Peony Seedlings
This article introduces the methods for planting peony seedlings and the cultivation and care techniques of peony flowers in the field of green plants and flowers. Let's take a look!
Peonies are known for their national beauty, with Liu Yuxi of the Tang Dynasty marveling at them, saying "When the flowers bloom, they move the capital." Since records began, they have been widely loved by the people. The main planting methods for peony flowers include division, sowing, and grafting. Among them, division is the most common and widely used method; grafting requires higher technical skills, often used by experienced gardeners; sowing takes a long time and is prone to reversion, making it less common in home cultivation. Below is a detailed introduction.
I. Division Method
The timing for division is usually between the Autumn Equinox and Frost Descent to minimize the impact of temperature on the growth of the plant's roots. First, choose a strong peony plant that has been growing for more than three years as the mother plant, dig it up with the roots, remove the soil, and let it dry in the sun for one or two days. Next, cut according to the root texture and size, ensuring complete separation and retaining the buds at the neck. After these steps, you can plant the divided seedlings into the soil.
II. Grafting Method
This method is divided into two types based on the rootstock used: wild peony and peony root. Cut a 5-10CM long branch from the mother plant as the scion, which should be at least 0.5CM thick and have 2-3 full buds, and graft it onto the rootstock. There are currently three common grafting methods: slot grafting, side grafting, and bud grafting. Beginners can ask experienced gardeners for help.
III. Sowing Method
Before sowing, soak the seeds in a gibberellin solution for two days, with a concentration of 1%. After disinfection, soak the seeds in warm water at 25 degrees Celsius, changing the water daily for about 1-2 days. Then, remove the seeds, place them in a damp cloth to germinate, and after about half a month, the seeds will sprout white dots. At this point, they can be sown in the soil, covered with 3-4CM of soil, and kept moist. By the following spring, the seeds will start to sprout. It takes about four to five years from sowing to flowering for peony flowers, which is not only time-consuming but also prone to reversion, so it is less commonly used in home potted cultivation.
The above is the complete content on how to plant peony seedlings and the cultivation and care techniques for peony flowers, hoping to be helpful to green plant enthusiasts!