What to do if peony sprouts in autumn?
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Many flower enthusiasts find that during the cultivation of peony, the peony sometimes sprouts and even blooms in autumn. Generally speaking, peonies should shed leaves and enter dormancy in autumn, and sprouting is certainly abnormal. We call the phenomenon of peony sprouting in autumn "autumn sprouting of peony."
So why does peony have the phenomenon of autumn sprouting?
Speaking of the reasons for the autumn sprouting of peony, there are probably the following 3
1. Excessive water
Peonies should be properly controlled for watering in autumn. If the peony has sufficient water and fertilizer in autumn, it is more likely to cause the phenomenon of autumn sprouting.
2. Suitable temperature
Furthermore, if the temperature is relatively warm in autumn and lasts for a long time, it will also induce peony to sprout in autumn, even bloom.
3. Leaves are cut early
Some flower enthusiasts like to cut the leaves when the peony leaves start to turn yellow, but in fact, cutting the leaves too early is also a major cause of autumn sprouting in peony. It is better to let the leaves of peony fall naturally.
How to save peony that has sprouted in autumn?
Peony autumn sprouting should focus on prevention, and attention should be paid to controlling watering in autumn. Do not cut the leaves of peony too early.
If peony shows signs of autumn sprouting, you can first cover the buds of peony with newspapers or black plastic bags to avoid their rapid growth, and they will stop growing when it gets cool.
If the peony only has signs of sprouting ahead of time, it will not affect flowering in spring. But if the new buds of peony sprout and grow branches in autumn, it will not be able to bloom in spring.
The detailed introduction about why peony has the phenomenon of autumn sprouting and what to do if peony sprouts in autumn is provided above. Have you understood it?