When is the best time to plant peonies
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After entering autumn, many merchants are selling peonies, including experts who are planting peonies. So, is it suitable to buy now that it's the season for planting peonies? Can they be planted? What are the techniques for planting? Today, Xiao Qi will tell you about it.
The normal planting time for peonies is around Mid-Autumn Festival, which is relatively reliable. This is because at this time, most of its leaves have fallen off, the stem has stopped growing, the flower buds have clearly differentiated, and it is just in the stage of growing roots in autumn. When we buy, we usually purchase bare-root seedlings directly, and the bottom of the roots are cut off. Therefore, after receiving the seedlings, we need to check the roots to ensure proper planting. If there are black spots on the root wounds, they should be cut off, and overly long roots can be trimmed appropriately before planting. There are two methods of planting: potting or ground planting, and you can choose accordingly.
1. Ground planting
Ground planting is the most suitable for peonies because of the vast land and its strong cold resistance. After planting, you only need to water it regularly, and it can bloom every year. When planting, dig a large enough hole, not too small. After the soil is loosened, place the peony in the center. The junction of the roots and the stem should be a certain height above the soil surface, meaning that the roots should be covered with about five centimeters of soil to prevent frostbite in winter. When planting, add soil to the hole and when it's about halfway, pull up the plant slightly to loosen the soil and fill the root gaps with soil.
Then find a thicker stick to tamp the soil around the plant, add more soil, and tamp again to ensure the soil is fully combined with the roots. After covering the roots with soil (5 to 10 centimeters), water it thoroughly. In autumn, it will grow roots quickly and by winter, the roots will be very well-developed. By spring, the flowers will bloom beautifully, and it can bloom again the following year. However, when planting peonies in the ground, choose a location with high ground and no standing water, and at least half a day of sunlight, especially some shade in summer to prevent direct exposure to the sun, ensuring good growth without issues.
When is the best time to plant peonies
2. Potting
Peonies can be potted, but they must be purchased in autumn because the roots grow in autumn. After planting, the roots will grow rapidly, filling the pot with roots by spring and blooming. If purchased in other seasons, the plant may not grow roots, bloom directly, or grow leaves, which will eventually consume the nutrients in the old roots. After the growth and blooming are completed, the roots will be exhausted, the stem will start to shrink, and the plant may weaken or even stop blooming.
When planting peonies, choose a larger pot and use the same method, placing it in the center and filling the gaps with soil. After tamping the soil around the plant, cover the roots with a small mound of soil in the center and water it thoroughly. Place it in a sunny location for normal care. In autumn, it will grow roots rapidly, filling the pot.
However, if potted in autumn, the soil in the pot dries out quickly, so you must water it properly. Generally, water it thoroughly when the soil is dry one or two centimeters deep, ensuring sufficient sunlight. In autumn, you can supplement it with high-phosphorus and high-potassium fertilizer like "Flower Duo No. 2" to promote rapid root growth, quick differentiation of flower buds, and enhance its cold resistance. After taking care of it through autumn and experiencing low temperatures in winter, the potted peony can bloom beautifully in the second spring, and it will bloom again the following year.
These are the two methods for planting peonies: potting and ground planting. You can choose the planting method that suits you. If you have a garden, it's best to plant it in the ground; if not, you can plant it in a pot. Choose the variety you like. However, if you are in the southern region where winter temperatures are very high, you should not plant peonies as they require low temperatures for vernalization. Generally, flower buds start to differentiate when temperatures are below 10 degrees in autumn; otherwise, they will not bloom. Planting in southern regions will only result in foliage, not flowers.
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