How to cultivate peonies in spring to make them bloom vigorously
A small tip for life, introducing how to cultivate peonies in spring to make them bloom vigorously and the green plant flower planting techniques related to peony spring maintenance, the editor will explain in detail for you next
Peony is the king of flowers, elegant and noble, with the fragrance of the country, symbolizing wealth and auspiciousness, and has always been deeply loved by people. Many people even grow it in their courtyard or balcony for appreciation. As spring approaches, with the temperature rising, peonies begin to sprout new buds, and after a while, they will grow flower buds, blooming in early summer.
If you want the peony branches and leaves to grow luxuriantly and bloom early with flower buds, maintenance during this period in spring is also very important. The plant begins to grow new leaves and flower buds, and its demand for nutrition increases. At this time, you should do four things in advance.
Increase water supply
Peonies have strong cold resistance and are winter dormant flowers. They need to complete vernalization in a low-temperature environment to form flower buds and bloom in the spring of the following year. Therefore, they should not be kept in a warm indoor environment. They usually overwinter outdoors. Throughout the winter, the potting soil should not be too moist, and slightly drier soil is more conducive to the plant's overwintering and vernalization.
When spring comes, the plant gradually recovers and begins to sprout new buds. At this time, it is no longer suitable to let the potting soil be too dry, otherwise, the new leaves will be thin and small, affecting the plant's growth.
Peonies are also plants that are afraid of waterlogging. Although watering should be increased, it is not appropriate to water frequently before the potting soil is dry, making the soil remaining moist for a long time. This is not only unfavorable for plant growth but can easily cause root rot.
Apply fertilizer early in spring
Peonies require a lot of nutrients for their luxuriant growth and large flowers. If no fertilizer is applied in advance in spring, the growth and flowering will be affected, the plant will not grow vigorously, the flowers will be small, and the flowering period will end prematurely.
For peonies planted in the garden, it is recommended to use more fermented and decomposed farm manure. The well-fermented organic fertilizers can be buried around the plant or frequently watered with the fermented fertilizer solution, which can make the new buds grow vigorously.
For potted peonies, a small amount of multi-element compound fertilizer can be applied, and thin liquid fertilizers can be watered regularly, making it easier for the plant to absorb. When the flower buds start to appear, supplementing 1-2 times with potassium dihydrogen phosphate can promote the growth and flowering of the flower buds.
How to cultivate peonies in spring to make them bloom vigorously
Remove side buds in advance
With the temperature rising, peonies will quickly grow new buds at the top of the branches, but many small buds will also sprout from the bottom, some even from the roots. If too many of these small buds grow, they will necessarily compete with the main branches for nutrients, leading to poor growth and small flowers.
Therefore, it is best to remove the buds when they first start to sprout, eliminating the thin side buds and new buds at the bottom that are not intended to be kept, so they do not compete with the main branches for nutrients and affect the quality of flowering.
Ensure sufficient light
Peonies are sun-loving plants, and spring is their peak growing season. In addition to providing sufficient water and fertilizer, they also need adequate sunlight. If there is a lack of sunlight and the plant is maintained in a place without sunlight for a long time, the new buds will grow slowly, and flowering will also be delayed.
The spring sunlight is relatively gentle and can be placed in a sunny location, allowing the plant to grow more vigorously and bloom earlier. When the sunlight becomes stronger in summer, appropriate shading should be provided to avoid burning the branches and leaves with strong light.
In conclusion, it is the critical period for peonies to grow new buds. It is necessary to move them out, loosen the surface soil, apply fertilizer to supplement nutrients, water when the soil is dry, and place them in the sun for maintenance. They will soon grow lush and produce a large number of full flower buds.
The above is a specific introduction to how to cultivate peonies in spring to make them bloom vigorously and the spring maintenance techniques for peonies from [www.lvzhimi.com], for netizens to refer to.