Peony is considered one of the most beautiful and oldest flowers on earth. It was cultivated in ancient Greece, China and the Roman Empire, it was used not only as an ornamental plant, but also as a medicinal one. This flower was brought to Russia only during the time of Perth 1. In those days, only a select few could enjoy the flowering of a beautiful peony, and it was not available to a wide circle of lovers. Scientists began to engage in serious selection, strangely enough, only in the post-war years. Wonderful photos of peony flowers inspire many amateur gardeners.
Today, this fragrant bush is in almost every garden. Sometimes it grows so much that we involuntarily ask ourselves how to transplant a peony so as not to damage it. It will be very sorry if he disappears.
So when do you need to transplant peonies?
It is believed that the best time for this is the end of August and the month of September. Peony transplantation during this period is most favorable, since the summer heat has already passed, sometimes it rains, which have a good effect on plants. And most importantly, in most flowers that have already faded, the moment comes when the root system grows. Therefore, the
transplantation of peonies during this period will give the plant a great chance to take root and bloom next year.
There are situations when, for reasons beyond your control, the flower needs to be moved in the spring. How to transplant a peony in this case, and can it be done at all without harming the plant?
Specialists-florists claim that this flower grows roots in the spring - in April, May. This means that you can transplant your peonies. The spring months are uncomfortable with its unstable weather and lack of free time. And the roots at this time are very fragile, and they are easy to damage. Do not throw away the broken parts; they can be planted in loose nutrient soil. You will receive in the future new bushes of this flowering plant.
How to transplant a peony in the spring?
If you still had to do this in the spring, if necessary, try to dig a bush with a lump of soil. The more, the better, do not shake the ground. And if possible, do not divide the bush, wise gardeners recommend doing this all the same in the fall. And for the transplant, prepare a hole in a new place, add fertilized soil, compost or mineral fertilizer there and immediately place the plant. Do not languish it for a long time in the air.
In summer, you will need to pay special attention to your transplanted pet. Water well and plentifully. And in order for the plant to take root in a new place, the buds that have appeared this summer will need to be cut off. There are times when a bush grows and blooms very poorly in a new place, then it will need to be replanted, but only in the fall.
How to transplant a peony in the fall?
In the autumn, the roots of adult peonies are divided into several new ones. Planted in pre-prepared pits with well-selected soil. Peonies do not like crowding and the neighborhood with tree shrubs, which have a developed root system and from which there can be a lot of shade. Next to them, it is good to plant grassy perennials that will not annoy the flower.
Florists, as a rule, plant bushes that are 5 years old. They make high-quality planting material. In this case, the deletion should have 3-5 kidneys, and the roots should be 15-20 cm long. If the latter are longer, they are cut off, and the damaged ones are removed completely.
The moment of deepening the flower is very important. With a deep planting, it may not bloom for several years, and with a shallow one, the buds dry out or freeze out. Good luck with your transplant!