When are the blooming months of peony flowers?
Today's tip sharing: When are the blooming months of peony flowers and the plant cultivation experience of growing peonies in pots at home, the following is an introduction for you.
Familiarize yourself with the characteristics of peonies
Peony, also known as Jiangli, Lanwei Spring, and Mugu Flower, is one of the oldest traditional famous flowers in China.
Peony blooms from April to May, with varying shapes and colors depending on the variety.
Peonies prefer cool climates and ample sunlight, with an optimal growth temperature of 10-25°C.
Peony flowers are large and bright, brilliant and famous as the peony.
When growing peonies in a home garden, you can move them indoors during blooming. As peonies have large plants and flowers, it is best to place them at a low, prominent location to brighten up the room, or cut them when half open and insert them into a vase indoors for display.
Of course, we should talk about the cultivation techniques of peonies. It's better to cultivate them yourself than to admire beautiful pictures. Follow the gardening secrets of the host to ensure success.
Key points for cultivating peonies
【Pot Preparation】
Requirements for the quality of the pot
Clay or ceramic pots can be used, but clay pots are preferable. To coordinate with home decor, you can use purple sand pots for cultivation.
Pot size
Peonies should be planted in pots with a diameter of 18-22 cm and a depth of over 30 cm.
【Soil Preparation】
Peonies prefer well-drained, loose, and fertile sandy loam soil.
Formula 1: You can use the following formula: Garden soil: Decomposed leaf soil: Sand = 4:3:3.
Formula 2: Peat soil: Decomposed leaf soil: Sand: Perlite = 4:2:3:1.
【Watering Requirements】
1. Peonies prefer moist but not wet soil, and excessive water can cause the flesh roots to rot.
2. Peonies are drought-tolerant, but excessive drought can inhibit their growth and blooming. It is best to keep the soil moist for home cultivation.
3. Peonies should maintain moist soil during the growing season, but watering should be done when the soil is dry.
4. In autumn and winter, when peonies are dormant, the potting soil should be slightly dry.
When are the blooming months of peony flowers?
【Fertilization Principles】
1. Peonies are very fond of fertilizer and require high amounts of phosphorus and potassium.
2. For potted plants, apply a 5-fold liquid fertilizer mixed with an equal amount of 500-fold liquid potassium dihydrogen phosphate fertilizer, or 1000-fold universal fertilizer 2-3 times before spring blooming, with an interval of 15 days, to make the flowers larger and more beautiful.
3. After the flowers fade, apply mixed liquid fertilizer 2-3 times to facilitate the accumulation of nutrients in the roots.
4. Phosphorus and potassium fertilizers are beneficial for the enlargement of the underground flesh roots and the accumulation of nutrients. After flowering, the fertilizer should be biased towards phosphorus and potassium, and 1000-fold potassium dihydrogen phosphate liquid can be applied once.
5. When repotting peonies, you can add some base fertilizer.
Base fertilizer can be decomposed bean cakes, with an application rate of 1/20 of the potting soil for potted plants; or you can use a universal long-acting fertilizer.
【Propagation Methods】
Seeding
Harvest the seeds in August to September and plant them immediately. It usually takes 4-5 years for the seedlings to bloom.
Dividing
In October, after the peonies go dormant, divide them during potting.
Four-season management of peonies
Spring management
Peonies are cold-tolerant, and in the Yangtze River Valley, they will start to sprout and grow in February to March.
You can place the peonies outdoors in a well-lit area to grow. Ensure sufficient sunlight during sprouting, keep the soil moist, and doing so in the spring is beneficial for the growth of stems and leaves. Be sure to fertilize during the vigorous leaf growth period.
Pay attention to water and fertilizer management before and after the peonies bloom.
After the flowers fade, pay attention to top-dressing.