The peony is an ornamental plant with large and very fragrant flowers that bloom in spring and summer. There are two main varieties of ornamental peonies, one European and one native to China and Japan.
Peony is one ornamental plant with large and very fragrant flowers that bloom in spring and summer. There are two main varieties of ornamental peonies, one European and one native to China and Japan.
Peonies are widespread in both Asia and Europe, as well as in North America. Their colorful flowers are a pleasure for the eyes and for the smell. Perhaps for this very reason peonies are very popular with gardeners.
Let's find out how to grow peonies in pots and in the garden.
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Herbaceous peonies and tree peonies
Peonies are divided into two categories: herbaceous peonies and tree peonies.
- Le herbaceous peonies they have a longer stem and are usually also used as cutting flowers as well as for flower beds and borders. I am of European origin.
- Le tree peonies they are woody, withstand summer drought and begin flowering as soon as spring arrives. I am of oriental origin.
Peony, how and when to plant it
The peony it is a hardy and easy to grow plant both in pots and in the garden. The advice is to choose a peony seedling in a nursery ready to transplant in pots or in the garden in early spring.
Plant the peony in a jar to be displayed in a semi-sunny position or to be transplanted into garden always taking into account to choose a spot that is not fully exposed to the sun all day. You can create a specific flowerbed for your peonies.
Peony, pruning and maintenance
Peonies are very undemanding plants. The flowers or leaves should be removed when they appear dry or very damaged to make room for new yields. At the same time the peonies they do not need frequent pruning. At the end of flowering, just adjust them to continue to ensure harmonious growth, especially in the case of the tree peony.
Even the herbaceous peony on its own does not require much care. It will simply be watered often in summer to protect it from drought and fertilized in spring to encourage flowering. The flowers are usually cut from the herbaceous peony for the bouquet. In this case you will have to be careful to leave at least two or three leaves on the remaining stem so as not to stress the plant. When you notice dry leaves you will need to remove them.
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Peony, which soil to choose
The ideal soil for the peony is fresh and from the garden or from the vegetable garden. For peonies grown in pots, if you don't have a garden, you can buy specific soil for these plants at your trusted nursery.
Peony, exposure and ideal temperature
Peony prefers average sunny exposures e spring temperatures, from 20 ° C onwards. Those who grow peonies in pots can place them indoors during the winter.
Peony, watering and fertilizing
Peonies need regular watering, once or twice a week with thinning out during the winter season. We also recommend using a specific fertilizer for peonies during flowering.
In summary, peonies:
- They are very hardy plants
- They are planted in early spring
- Herbaceous peonies are the ones suitable for bouquets
- They need little care
- They bloom in spring and summer
- They are grown in pots or in the garden
- They need more watering in the summer
- They are rarely pruned
- They must be fertilized during flowering
- They love fresh soil and organic fertilizer
- They require semi sunny exposures
- They love spring temperatures
Peony, meaning of flowers
The color of the peony flowers ranges from white to pink to violet. Peony flowers are a symbol of love, of luck and fidelity. Finally, according to Feng-Shui, they guarantee the circulation of one good energy in the house that hosts them.
Marta Albè
