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peonies (Paeonia)
The most popular perennial, not only in European gardens. With thousands of varieties, the most well-sorted tree among the plants that grow in our region and are also hardy.
your flower charm us in the time of Pentecost (hence the name). Perennials, with large, double flowers need some rest, so they do not . Bend Preferably, a nutrient-rich, humus soil, moist but rather dry in summer, deep, loamy soil in a sunny to semi-shade. The soil should be slightly acidic. Feed with compost. Manure used as fertilizer only if it is well rotted. Protection from afternoon sun is a must, so that the buds for late frosts are not thawed.
peonies have no diseases and pests, they are spared. Perhaps this is one reason why they are so popular. Of course, then do the beautiful flowers the rest. Peonies are planted in the fall.
When planting it is essential to ensure that the Leaf buds are just below the surface. No deeper than 5 cm (with light soil), otherwise the plant does not bloom. The plant was planted too deep, they can be easily lifted with a digging fork and set higher. After that date the earth firmly around the plant. After a transplant peonies tend to deny us their flowers. For this to be circumvented, is often taken some soil from the old site with new in the planting hole.
peonies can perfectly reproduce by division. This is also advisable if the wealth of flowers begins to subside. Excellent cut flower. They are cut as a bud, when the buds to yield if pressed by two fingers slightly. Peonies are available in white, cream, pink, red, but (mostly white rose, with) with two colored petals, but also in yellow. The variety 'Raspberry Sundae' draws all the attention. Its flowers are creamy white and huge.
Some varieties are also suitable as dried flowers. But they hang in a cool, dry place, but several months on their stems. Many species are characterized by their beautiful autumn colors of the leaves. In late autumn, the shoots are cut off. In the year of planting should provide winter protection, the years any more. Fallen petals always have to be carefully removed. Peonies should not be mulched.
