How much are peony seedlings?
As a classic representation of the national color and fragrance, the price of peony seedlings has always been the focus of flower enthusiasts. The price difference between different specifications and varieties of peony seedlings can reach dozens of times. To select cost-effective high-quality seedlings, it is necessary to systematically understand the market conditions and planting points.
Core Factors Influencing Peony Seedling Prices
1. Relationship Between Seedling Age and Price
Two-year-old ornamental peonies cost 30-50 yuan per plant, while oil varieties only require 0.7-3.5 yuan; five-year-old ornamental seedlings break through the 80 yuan mark, and oil seedlings rise to 3-8 yuan simultaneously. For every additional year of seedling age, the premium for ornamental varieties is about 20-30%, and it is recommended to choose three-year-old strong seedlings for investment planting.
2. Significant Varietal Differences
Traditional varieties like Luoyang Red are affordable, while rare varieties like Qinglong Wo Mo Chi can reach over 100 yuan per plant. Oil peonies, due to large industrial demand, maintain a stable price range of 2-6 yuan for the Fengdan series, offering both ornamental and economic value.
Scientific Peony Seedling Planting Guide
1. Soil Matrix Preparation
Choose sandy loam soil with a pH value of 6.5-7.5, mixed with decomposed sheep manure and soybean cake fertilizer (3:1) as a base fertilizer. Saline-alkali soil needs to be improved with guest soil and a 10cm stone layer laid to enhance drainage.
2. Key Planting Techniques
Follow the 'three burials and two treads' principle: first fill the soil to the rootstock and slightly lift the seedling, then compact the soil to prevent lodging. Maintain a spacing of 80×100cm, and grafted seedlings need to expose the joint by more than 5cm.
3. Water and Fertilizer Cycle Management
Water thoroughly after planting, and maintain 'dry and wet' during the growing period. Apply phosphorus and potassium fertilizers before flowering to promote flower bud differentiation, apply bone meal before wintering to enhance cold resistance, and supplement compound fertilizers in time after flowering to recover tree vigor.
Mastering the price patterns and planting techniques of peony seedlings can not only avoid procurement traps but also improve survival rates. It is recommended for beginners to start with common varieties, choose suitable seedlings based on local climate, and use scientific care to make peonies bloom beautifully every year.