Peony Flower Winter Cold Protection Methods
Sharing small knowledge of peony flower winter cold protection methods with everyone, the specific contents are as follows:
Peony flowers are very cold-resistant. According to relevant records, peonies can endure -30 degree low temperatures, but it is very cold in the north during winter, so it is still necessary to take some anti-freezing measures for safety.
Peony Flower Winter Cold Protection Methods
Peony winter cold protection is mainly for cold regions. Areas south of Jiangsu and Zhejiang do not need to anti-freeze, and the peonies can overwinter outdoors.
There are mainly three methods for peony cold protection in the north during the winter. You can choose to use them according to the local temperature. Regardless of which anti-freezing method is chosen, you should water thoroughly before winter.
1. Mound Soil for Cold Protection
Mounding soil for cold protection is more suitable for short and small plants. It should be done from the end of October to the beginning of November.
First, gently bundle the peony branches together, then mound the soil until the whole plant is covered, and continue to mound the soil more than 10cm above.
2. Mulch Film for Cold Protection
For taller peonies, the method of mounding soil for cold protection is not applicable. In that case, you can use the mulch film method for cold protection.
From the end of October to the beginning of November, use crushed licorice as a covering material, with a coverage height of more than 10cm above the branches, then cover it tightly with thick plastic film, press the soil around it, and finally cover it with straw mats to prevent wind and block light.
3. Tie and Bag Method
The tie and bag method is commonly used for both large and small peony seedlings. In the late October, tie the peony plant well, then wrap it with straw mats, and cover it with a plastic bag. The bottom of the bag should be pressed with soil, and then wrap it tightly with straw mats outside and tie it up.
When the temperature stabilizes at 0-4℃, you can gradually remove the cold protection materials. First, remove some of the covering materials and plastic film, retain 2-3cm of covering material, and when the new branches grow to about 5-6cm, remove all covering materials.
Peony Potted Plant Overwintering Methods
In cold northern regions, you can move the potted peonies to a sunny place indoors after entering winter, maintaining a temperature of about 0 degrees, and then move them outdoors around Qingming ( Tomb Sweeping Day).
In less cold areas, you can bury the peony pot with the plant in the ground, making the pot surface level with the ground. When the plant starts to bud in the spring, dig up the peony pot and manage it normally.
During the cultivation of peony flowers, some diseases and pests may also occur. Tomorrow, we will focus on the prevention and control methods of peony diseases and pests, so stay tuned.
The above [] introduces the complete content of peony winter cold protection methods and the overwintering methods for potted peonies. Have green plant enthusiasts understood it?