Peony Kansas won the hearts of gardeners with its luxurious terry buds. It forms flowers of a red crimson hue. High terry gives them the appearance of fluffy balls. Large, up to 29 cm in diameter, they are neatly stacked in a wall outlet. The bush blooms profusely, exuding a rich aroma. Stems up to 100 cm tall with dark green carved leaves. An exquisite handsome man pleases the eye with bright colors, not only in the garden, but also in cut, does not lose its decorative effect up to 7 days.
Choosing a place to land
Kansas is a perennial peony, with good care it grows well in one place for more than 20 years. Therefore, the choice of site for him must be approached thoroughly. Peonies are light-loving plants, but in extreme heat they need shading from direct sunlight. To protect the flower from diseases, the bush should not be planted close to other plants, this will provide it with good air circulation.
When replanting a peony bush, it should be remembered that a plant is planted in its original place no earlier than 10 years later. It prefers moist soil, but does not tolerate stagnation of water. On low, wetlands, it should not be planted. Prefers peony loam with moderate acidity.
When and How to Plant a Kansas Peony ? Description
It is better to plant or plant a peony in the fall - from late August to early October. Land immediately in a permanent place. If necessary, determine the divide of the bush in early spring or late winter, plant about 3 liters in a container and put it in a cool place. As soon as the temperature reaches 10 degrees, immediately plant the bush in the soil.
At the bottom of the landing hole, place drainage and fill it with half of the nutrient composition. Deepen the dividers by 10 cm, gently fill with soil and pour plenty of water.
Growing Features
Kansas is a peony requiring care throughout the year.
- Spring. As soon as the snow comes down and shoots appear, remove garbage under the peony bush, pour water with potassium permanganate, loosen the soil and sprinkle the mulch.
- Summer. First-year-olds break buds. Do not fertilize the first 2 years. Adult bushes fertilize: in the spring they introduce a complex fertilizer before flowering, in August - potassium-phosphorus.
- Autumn. In late October - early November, remove shoots and leaves at soil level. Add ash and bone meal. Cover the root system with sawdust or compost, young bushes with a thick layer of foliage, and on top with a film.
Kansas is a peony requiring abundant watering during flowering - 1.5 buckets per bush, with a frequency of once every 10 days. After it fades, the buds must be removed to exclude fungal diseases from the petals that have fallen to the ground.
Peony Kansas: seedlings, seeds, layering. Breeding methods
- The seed propagation method is rarely used, since the bush will bloom only for 4 years. The decorative properties of the mother plant are not always transmitted with this method of reproduction.
- Division of the bush is used from 4 years of age. As soon as young buds germinate, cut the shoots, leave a length of 10 cm from the soil level. Dig a peony, remove excess soil from the tubers, cover with a cloth and put in the shade for 2-3 hours. Cut the diseased tissue from the tubers and divide, leaving 3 to 5 kidneys in each part. Divide the dividers into the planting pits, sprinkle with soil and pour plenty of water.
- Breeding by layering is suitable for 5 year old plants. Press the shoot to the ground, fasten and sprinkle with earth. In the summer, peony should be watered, loosen the soil, and in the fall it should be separated and planted as an independent bush in a permanent place.
- For propagation by green cuttings, separate the powerful shoot and cut into cuttings so that 2 internodes remain on each. Treat with "Heteroauxin" and drop it under a film until spring.
Kansas is a peony of royal blood. It not only pleases with its exquisite bright colors, but is also appreciated for its healing qualities. It has a sedative, anti-inflammatory and tonic effect.