On the flower beds of personal plots there are various types and varieties of flowers. Each gardener has his own tastes and preferences, but no one can resist the magnificent, powerful, spreading peony. The delicate aroma of these flowers gives pleasure and bliss.
There are a variety of varieties that differ in shades, flowering time and size. There are grassy and tree peonies.
It’s easier to care for grassy species. But in beauty they are in no way inferior to the tree-like brethren.
Milky-flowered peony “sandberry sandberry” is a variety that you must pay attention to. He is unpretentious in leaving, quickly gaining growth.
Care and Description
Peony "sandberry sandwich" refers to grassy. The roots of the plant are powerful. The stems reach a height of one meter and have medium strength. Leaves are medium sized, narrow. The variety belongs to the early species.
Flowers in the form of single large caps up to 18 cm in size. There is a diverse texture of petals: single, semi-double and double. Color ranges from white to bright pink. Photo peony "sandberry sandray" convey the charm of a bud.
Red or yellow tones are less common.
Peony is a long-lived plant. It grows without transplantation in one place for many years, tolerates winter cold and frost. Almost does not need care. After planting, varietal features are manifested in 2-3 years. In October, it is better to cut the stems of the peony, leaving 2 cm above the buds. In winter, you can cover the slightly root part with a small layer of peat. Adult plants do not need such care.
Landing rules
For landing, you need to choose the right place. Peony "sandberry sandy" is a heat-loving flower, so you should give it a sunny spot.
The soil should be loose and light. Peony does not tolerate dense soil. It will be appropriate to make peat or humus before planting.
It is very important: when planting, the buds should be above the soil no higher than 3 cm. And in no case should they be buried in the ground.
Peony loves good drainage. Therefore, gravel or other similar material should be generously poured into the hole.
If there is a need to transplant a peony, you must definitely wait until the flowering ends. When digging out, you need to follow some rules:
- a peony needs to be dug up in dry and warm weather;
- the shovel is placed in an upright position, retreating from the root 20 cm;
- a bush is carefully dug in a circle;
- it is impossible to pull a peony by the leaves;
- with pre-trimmed leaves, it will be possible to take out the root quite simply and painlessly for the plant.
It is necessary to carefully pick up the earth from the root, rinse it and inspect. The darkened parts must be removed.
Breeding
The most common way to propagate the sandberry sandberry peony is to divide the root. The procedure is carried out at the end of August or in September.
Having done the above manipulations, you can proceed directly to the division process.
- Single kidneys with part of the rhizome are separated. As a rule, division is easy, without difficulty.
- Then the dead parts are separated. Places of cuts can be sprinkled with wood ash. This must be done so that pests do not penetrate the root.
- In each individual part should be 2-3 growth buds.
From an adult bush at the age of 5 years, 3-4 seedlings of planting material can be obtained.
Pests and diseases of the flower
Peony "sandberry sandy" is susceptible to certain diseases. The most common are 3 diseases: gray rot, rust and ring mosaic and ka.
Gray rot affects the whole plant. A gray coating appears on the bush, after which the plant dries. The buds cannot fully open. Gray rot spreads to cold and damp. For prevention, it is recommended to remove extra stems and spray with fungicides.
Rust is characterized by the appearance of yellow spots on the foliage. Leaves curl and dry. Treatment is also possible by spraying. Damaged parts are cut off. They should be removed from the site and burned. The sooner treatment is started, the less time it will take.
Peony "sandberry sandy" will give splendor to any landscape design. It looks great on the lawn, especially among small flowers. Peony is popular for alpine hills. Placing it in a recreation area, you can relax, enjoying the delicate aroma.