How to cultivate peony in a pot
A detailed introduction about how to cultivate peony in a pot and the planting methods and timing of peony pot cultivation is as follows:
If you like to grow flowers and enjoy ornamental plants, you can grow some roses, hydrangeas, gardenias, camellias, etc. Actually, as long as there is sufficient sunlight and space on the balcony, or if you have a terrace or a rooftop garden at home, you can also grow one or two pots of peony flowers, which are also very beautiful.
After planting peony once, it can bloom in the second and third years, blooming every year with large flowers, many petals, graceful and elegant, bright and beautiful. The maintenance of peony in a pot is not difficult and quite beautiful. When it blooms, it definitely brightens one's eyes and makes you feel truly fond of it! Here are some key points to pay attention to when growing peony in a pot:
First, the pot and soil used for peony in a pot
Peony grown in a pot is different from peony grown in the ground. For ground planting, it can survive and grow easily no matter how it is planted, but for pot planting, a small pot is not suitable because peony is a deep-rooted flowering plant with thick roots. Therefore, it is best to choose a pot with a diameter of 25 centimeters or more and a depth of about 40 centimeters. It can be a clay pot, unglazed pot, or a plastic pot.
The soil for growing peony in a pot is also very important. Do not choose clay or alkaline soil, as this type of soil does not drain well and can easily become compacted, leading to root rot in peony. You can use decomposed leaf soil mixed with sandy loam and garden soil, or add some decomposed manure, coarse sand, to grow peony. Add some base fertilizer at the bottom of the pot.
How to cultivate peony in a pot
When choosing peony seedlings, it is also necessary to pay attention. It is best to choose peony seedlings with three to five branches, as well as those with shorter internodes, smaller plants, strong adaptability, easy to bloom, and beautiful flower shapes.
Second, the planting time for peony in a pot
The best time to plant peony in a pot is in autumn, during the time of the autumnal equinox and cold dew. Before planting, you can expose the roots of the peony to the sun for one or two days and trim any excessively long roots.
When planting, place some small stones or tiles at the bottom of the pot to promote soil drainage and aeration. When planting, straighten the roots before planting, press the soil down, and water thoroughly. Place the pot in a semi-shaded area with scattered light for about ten days to allow the seedlings to recover, then proceed with normal care.