One of the easiest perennials in growing and care that can guarantee to decorate your site, are peonies. There are tree-like and grassy peonies, the latter being mainly grown by gardeners. A lot of colors: white, yellow, pink, red, as well as a variety of shapes (terry, semi-double) give a wide scope for creativity on the site. This article will discuss when to plant peonies, as well as how best to transplant them.
Fertile soil characterized by good drainage is suitable for planting shrubs. Since they can grow in one place for 10 years or more, it is highly advisable to add humus to the soil before planting. When wondering how to plant peonies correctly, remember: lighting is one of the main components of success. It would be better to choose light penumbra or a well-warmed sunny place for these plants. Planting in the shade will lead to the slow development of the bush, its short and inexpressive flowering.
How and when to plant peonies without injuring the plant?
Any planting of a shrub is accompanied by its division. Although you can still propagate by layering and seeds, but these two methods are used only by breeders. Before dividing the shrub, it is advisable to water the earth around it for a couple of days - softened, it easily and without injury “let go” the bush. It is recommended to try very hard to divide the peony into pieces manually. This can be difficult to do due to the close interweaving of the roots with each other, however, parts of the bush that are not injured by cutting will take root much better.
When to plant peonies and how?
The width of the planting pit should be one meter (maybe a little less), the depth should be at least 50 centimeters, but not more than 60. The roots of the plant are spread throughout the pit so that the uppermost bud remains slightly below ground level. When pouring earth, do not forget to crush it near the stem neck, leaving no air there. Then the planted bush is watered and covered for the first winter with mulching material or cardboard. An interesting question is when is it better to plant peonies. There are options for spring and autumn planting. Transplanted at the end of the year, peonies perfectly root, successfully survive the winter and can give abundant flowering next spring. Autumn planting is recommended to be made in the last two September weeks.
How to plant peonies in the spring and what such a landing can lead to?
The peonies planted in the spring take root worse; some specimens may be lost. And flowering can only be expected the next year after planting. Why is this happening? The most likely explanation seems to be. Wet autumn land, watered by regular rains, contributes to the easy and quick adaptation of plants. Spring planting occurs in already drying up soil, and the heat beginning in May can finally “finish off” a peony that suffers from drying roots. Therefore, regular and plentiful watering is strictly necessary.
That's all you need to know about how and when to plant peonies. Blooming gardens!