Why is peony not blooming? This question is often and willingly asked by novice growers to more experienced colleagues. Breeders of these wonderful plants know several secrets that will help to understand why peonies bloom poorly. Let's summarize their experience and identify the typical mistakes of those who grow these perennials in their gardens.
Why does a peony not bloom if it is planted no more than two years ago?
In the first year after planting, the plant is rooted intensively. It will reach full development by four years. In the first fifteen months, one or three thin stems can be expected. Their height should be equal to half the normal height. In a rare case, peonies bloom in the second year. This happens if the plant has managed to develop well and reach eighty percent of its maximum growth. The number of stems at this time is from three to six. The main goal of the florist during this period of peony life is not to deplete the plant. Driven by her, he can remove the first buds on young plants. True, if their diameter has already reached ten millimeters, then this can not be done. Next year, a plant that looks strong and strong will form a few more buds. Again, most of them will have to be removed. And let one blossom so that the grower can control the variety. After that, you need to immediately cut it off.
Why doesn't a peony bloom three or four years after planting?
Hybrids usually bloom stably by this time. Some varieties of red peonies can bloom only in the fourth year. This is a feature of the species. If the peony, which is more than four years old, still does not bloom, but has a normal appearance, then there may be several possible reasons. The first is a too deep burial of the rhizome. If this is so, carefully remove the soil above it or transplant it, this time according to all the rules. The second reason is the invasion of other trees or shrubs with a powerful root system into the pion growth zone. This situation is corrected only by transplanting a flower to a new place. You can answer the question of why the peony does not bloom if you carefully monitor the quality of the planting material: after all, a lot depends on it. If this continues for the fifth year, then at the end of August the plant should be dug up, its roots examined, if necessary, divided and planted in a new place.
You need to track the exact time when peonies bloom - the month may vary depending on the variety. More often this happens in late August or late September. If your peonies have been blooming for many years, and then suddenly become less decorative, then the reason may be due to depletion of the soil. Having provided abundant nutrition, you will give your plants a second youth. Water soluble fertilizers are good. If gray rot has struck the peonies, then before the start
of the growing season it is necessary to spray the plant with fungicides: two or three times with an interval of ten to twelve days. One of the reasons for poor flowering may be the contact of the roots with groundwater. In this case, it is recommended to check their level. Transplantation or effective drainage may be required.