Peonies - plants are quite unpretentious, without transplantation, they can grow in one place for several years. But if you want to propagate peonies in your area, or for some reason the flowers need to be transplanted to a new place, then this should be done as carefully as possible.
With the help of a transplant, you can not only propagate these beautiful plants, but also rejuvenate old bushes.
The most favorable time when it is worth replanting home peonies is the end of August or the beginning of September. In extreme cases, you can do this in the spring, however, there are several nuances.
How to transplant peonies so as not to harm the plant?
First of all, carry out this process at the most favorable time for flowers. If for some reason this is impossible, and you have to transplant in the spring, then you should be prepared for the fact that peonies will be ill almost all summer and are unlikely to bloom.
How to plant peonies in the spring so that the plant does not die?
It is not recommended to divide the roots for reproduction in the spring. If young sprouts have already appeared on peonies, they should be planted in a new place as carefully as possible, without plunging new shoots into the ground, otherwise they will rot.
How to transplant peonies so that the plant does not lose its decorative appearance and continues to bloom? The most important thing is to remember that such flowers should never be transplanted in the summer, they can simply die. The most important thing is not to damage the root system of the plant during transplantation.
Let's look at several ways to transplant peonies without damaging the rhizome.
First of all, you should prepare a place where new young peony bushes will grow, it is advisable to do this two weeks before planting young plants. The distance between new landings should be about a meter.
Good drainage should also be taken into account. To do this, dig holes deeper, and cover the bottom with broken brick or sand.
It is advisable to introduce fertilizer into the ground, consisting of black soil, manure, humus and sand in equal proportions.
The stems of peonies are cut off before transplanting, leaving about 10 centimeters. If the peony bush is old enough, it will be difficult to dig it out and not damage the roots. For such a process, it is better to use a pitchfork. You should not start digging directly at the bush, you need to dig out at a certain distance.
After the peony is dug up, it is necessary to wash the roots and carefully examine them. If places are visible where traces of decay are present, they must be cut with a clean knife. Sections then need to be processed with a solution of potassium permanganate. Such procedures are performed only when transplanting peonies in the fall. Plants dug in the spring cannot be separated or washed.
How to transplant peonies so that they bloom next year?
It is important to place seedlings in the ground correctly. Usually they are lowered into the ground no deeper than 5 cm from the surface, then they are covered with earth and lightly compacted, after which they are watered abundantly. All that remains is to wait until the flowers stick, sprout and again delight you with their large fragrant flowers.