When do peony flowers bloom?
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Peony flowers are one of China's traditional famous flowers and a symbol of Chinese culture, known as the king of a hundred flowers. Since ancient times, peony flowers have been favored by scholars and literati, leaving behind famous lines such as "Only peony flowers have the true color of the country, and the city of Beijing is moved when they bloom." Many historically renowned gardens and courtyards often feature peony flowers as the main attraction.
Although peony flowers have been popular since ancient times and have a great reputation, they are rarely planted on balconies of ordinary people's homes. Compared to other flower varieties such as succulents, roses, and bougainvillea, there are not many peony enthusiasts. Why is that? I believe there are four main reasons.
1. The blooming period of peony flowers is relatively short.
Peony flowers have large blooms with many petals. When the buds open, they layer upon layer, and they also emit a strong fragrance, making them look especially majestic and valuable for viewing. Especially for old peony trees that have been cultivated for more than ten years, a single tree can produce over a hundred flowers, beautiful enough to captivate the eyes.
While peony flowers are beautiful, they have one drawback: a short blooming period. In their natural state, peony flowers bloom from April to May, with a brief period of blooming, usually lasting only about ten days. Unlike varieties like roses and bougainvillea, peony flowers cannot bloom in all seasons, blooming only once a year and lasting only about ten days. Spending a whole year to enjoy them for only ten days is an important reason why many flower enthusiasts are unwilling to cultivate peony flowers.
When do peony flowers bloom?
2. Peony flowers have high light requirements.
Peony flowers are a woody plant of the Paeoniaceae family. Peony seedlings over three years old can reach a height of about 1 meter, with a crown width of 50 to 60 centimeters, resembling a small tree in appearance. Peony flowers enjoy plenty of sunlight. If they are kept indoors, the lighting conditions are generally not good, and only a part of the branches and leaves can be exposed to the sun, which can lead to poor growth. Even if peony flowers are placed on a balcony, only one side can be exposed to the sun, far less than the outdoor light level.
In order for peony flowers to have sufficient sunlight, whether in pots or in the ground, it is best to place them outdoors. Flower enthusiasts living in high-rise buildings find it difficult to cultivate peony flowers due to limited lighting conditions.
3. The climate in the south is not suitable for cultivation.
Many southern flower enthusiasts like peony flowers, but the climate in the south is not suitable for growing peony flowers. In other words, peony flowers can be planted in the south, but it is difficult to make them bloom. Peony flowers are very cold-resistant, with the most suitable blooming temperature between 16 to 20 degrees. They will enter a semi-dormant state and grow slowly or even stop growing if the temperature exceeds 25 degrees. Peony flowers can withstand temperatures as low as -30 degrees, and before they bloom in the spring, their flower buds need to undergo "vernalization" in the winter.
"Vernalization" refers to keeping peony flowers in a low-temperature state in the winter to promote flower bud differentiation. If the winter temperature is too warm, the flower buds will not differentiate completely or at all, resulting in failure to bloom normally or not blooming at all in the spring. Most peony varieties require an ambient temperature below 5 degrees for at least two months for normal vernalization. The environment in most southern regions cannot allow peony flowers to undergo normal vernalization, making it difficult to produce good flowers, so southern flower enthusiasts rarely cultivate peony flowers.
4. High prices.
Another practical reason for the few people planting peony flowers is the high price. The name of peony flowers is well-known, and in the minds of ordinary people, they are a high-end type of flower. The market price of peony potted plants is generally high. The selling price of large peony potted plants in bloom is usually over 100 yuan. The high price is also a reason why ordinary flower enthusiasts are deterred from it.
The above is an introduction to when peony flowers bloom and a brief overview of the blooming period of peony flowers, hoping to bring a little help to your life!