Most flower growers in central Russia and the more northern regions prefer to plant wonderful bright flowers - peonies - on their plots. But not everyone knows how peonies are planted, what care they require. The result of this ignorance is weak plants with small and pale flowers that do not stand well in vases and look disgusting on rabatki.
Peonies are a great alternative to moody roses. Healthy plants bloom for at least a month, and proper planting will minimize mandatory care. Gardeners recommend picking varieties with different flowering periods in order to provide their flower beds with bright flowers for the whole season. There are species of these unusual beauties that bloom in mid spring, and then in early and late summer. Therefore, a reasonable question arises, when is it better to plant peonies in order to get the maximum decorative effect?
Landing and proper care
First you need to determine the color scheme and sizes of future pets: breeders have already brought out pink, white, purple, red and yellow options. Also, the buds can be smooth spherical or have terry edges, some rare varieties resemble anemones or Japanese exotic. Any of the selected options will find its place and design on the site. Many people ask when to plant peonies in the suburbs? An ideal time would be a warm August without heavy rains. Peonies are planted with dividers - pieces of volumetric rhizomes with 3-6 kidneys at least. It is necessary to ensure that the quality of planting material is high: not even a hint of rotting of the root or withering of young shoots is allowed. If the planting is successful, the plant will be able to live in the same place, without transfers, for decades.
Having become acquainted with how professionals plant peonies, beginners will learn the main secret. The most important aspect of planting is choosing the depth of the flower pit. If you make a hole at 40-45 cm, the plant will be able to please the eye at this place for a maximum of 6-7 years. To increase the duration of non-replanting vegetation, a pit of at least 75-80 cm is required. The soil composition should be as nutritious as possible - these flowers are quite “gluttonous” plants that require proper soil. Moscow's flower growers share how peonies are planted in the region. The planting mixture is made from high-quality compost or fermented humus, at least 2 cups of bone meal, 300 g of ordinary wood ash and a glass of phosphate fertilizers are added. However, it is also good to mix 2-3 tbsp. l dry mineral fertilizers. If the site is in peaty areas, clay must be added, and in gardens with clay soil, clean, calcined sand will come in handy. The entire prepared composition is mixed with ordinary soil extracted from the hole, and they fill the landing pit in 2/3. The soil is allowed to sit slightly or rammed with garden tools.
How to plant peonies in a mysterious divide?
The prepared material is soaked in a solution of potassium permanganate for 20-30 minutes, this focus will avoid many diseases. Roots fall asleep 4-5 cm on top of the buds, do not plant deeper, so as not to slow down flowering. Watering should be moderate, as the lump of land dries. That's all the care for fabulous and such attractive peonies.