The tree peony is a deciduous shrub that gradually grows up to 1.5 meters. Its shoots do not die off every fall, so the plant needs proper care.

The peony blooms every year more and more abundantly. The shrub tolerates frost well, it is successfully grown throughout Russia.

How to properly plant a tree peony on the site

The best time for planting a tree peony - the first half of autumn. Somewhere from August 15 to the end of September, seedlings are planted in a place prepared in advance.

To grow tree peony, choose a sunny area that is in an open area. Abundant flowering can only be achieved under these conditions. In the shade, the bush becomes less beautiful.

The soil for the tree peony is loamy, enriched with humus and compost. It is better to dilute clay soil with sand. The life span of the shrub directly depends on the condition of the land. A peony is grown in one place for a long time. Perennials are rarely transplanted.

Planting of a tree peony is carried out in places with a low occurrence of groundwater. The root system does not tolerate moisture stagnation well, therefore landing pit well drained with improvised material to a height of 30 cm. During planting, pay attention to the root collar of the plant, it should be level with the soil.

Treelike peony - a spreading plant, between the seedlings they leave enough space for development, but not less than 1.5 m.

Most often, perennials are planted by cuttings, since seed reproduction is quite difficult. For the emergence of seedlings, the seeds are subjected to stratification, but this does not guarantee success. In addition, such a plant will bloom only after 6 years.

Tree peony care: watering and feeding

Caring for the plant is not particularly difficult. All herbaceous crops need regular watering, feeding and weeding.

Water the peony twice a month, but abundantly, pouring about 10 liters under each bush. If the summer is hot, then the bush is watered more often. At the end of August, watering is reduced to prepare the plant for winter.

After each watering, be sure to carry out loosening the soil to oxygenate the roots. It is not necessary to loosen the soil too deep, otherwise there is a risk of damage root system... It is best to mulch the soil after watering, which will not only help retain moisture, but also preserve its structure. Organic material is used as mulch, nice results gives mulching with humus.

The tree peony is very picky about feeding. For full flowering, it needs a lot of potassium and nitrogen. The peony is fed according to the following scheme:

At the beginning of the growing season, nitrogen is introduced;

Potassium and phosphorus are used during budding and flowering;

After flowering, nitrogen is added again.

Using such a scheme, remember that it is better to underfeed a perennial than overfeed. Excess nitrogen not only provokes abundant growth of greenery, reduces winter hardiness, but also contributes to the development of various diseases.

How to properly prune and transplant a tree peony

Pruning of a tree peony according to all the rules is carried out in the spring. The flowering of a perennial depends on whether it is done correctly.

During pruning, all old branches are cut out, and last year's are shortened by 10 cm. Old bushes are pruned at a level with the soil to awaken the adventitious buds, thus, the plant rejuvenates.

Correct pruning peony - the key to lush flowering in subsequent years.

A perennial very poorly tolerates a transplant, especially with age. Strong and healthy plants may die after transplanting. If a transplant is necessary, then try to carry it out carefully, without injuring the root system. Dig a bush with a lump of earth, then rinse well under water and examine the roots. Remove all diseased and broken roots, slightly shorten the rest. Process the sections with a solution of potassium permanganate and sprinkle with crushed coal.

Reproduction of tree peonies

The tree peony is propagated in several ways:

By cuttings;

By dividing the bush;

Layers;

Vaccination.

By dividing the bush, adult peonies, over 5-6 years of age, are propagated. Moreover, it is better to do this at the end of August, planting delenki immediately to a permanent place.

Semi-lignified shoots are propagated by cuttings.

They are cut off with a heel, the leaves are shortened and the planting material is placed under a jar in a greenhouse.

It is most successful to carry out cuttings at the end of June.

Planting depth of cuttings is 1.5 cm.

In the fall, the cuttings are planted in a greenhouse, where they hibernate. With the arrival of spring, the seedlings are transferred to a permanent place in the garden.

Photo of a tree peony cuttings, ready for planting

Reproduction by layering takes two years. In the spring, the shoot is cut and pinned to the ground, covered with a layer of soil 8-10 cm.

The soil is well moistened throughout the season. By September, the cuttings should give roots, after which it is dug up and planted in a permanent place.

The most reliable and common way of breeding a perennial is by grafting. At home, grafting is carried out on the roots of the plant.

In August, cuttings are harvested, the lower part of which is sharpened under a wedge and inserted into an incision at the root.

The vaccination site is tightly tied. A tree-like peony is grown for two years.

Problems when growing a tree peony

The shrub is resistant to diseases and pests, but weakened plants are susceptible to gray rot. Rotten shoots are removed, and the plant is sprayed with a solution copper sulfate or potassium permanganate.

If the peony is infected with boron spot, then the bush is sprayed with Bordeaux liquid. Infected shoots, leaves are removed and burned.

How to prepare a tree peony for winter

After flowering, the shoots are shortened to the axillary bud. If this is not done, then the plant weakens. In late autumn, the bush is fertilized with ash, which is brought under each bush and added dropwise.

Tree peony is a winter-hardy plant, but experienced gardeners it is advised to cover it up for the winter. Colds are not terrible for shrubs, but temperature drops and an early thaw can destroy exposed growth buds.

In late autumn, peony shoots are tied with twine, the root zone is mulched with peat. As soon as the weather settles, the bush is covered with spruce branches, dry foliage or covering material. In such conditions, the wintering of the plant will go well.

As you can see, caring for a tree peony is simple, no complicated procedures are required. It is enough to water and feed the plant on time. When planting a tree peony, immediately choose for it appropriate place so as not to injure the plant with frequent transplants. By adhering to these simple recommendations, caring for a shrub will bring only positive emotions. Be sure to plant a tree peony in your garden to enjoy its bloom every spring.

You need to be a skillful, and most importantly, a patient florist. But the work and the long wait are worth it. The peony in China, which is considered its homeland, is called the imperial flower. At the time of flowering, it is truly luxurious and sophisticated. There are two main types of peonies - herbaceous and tree-like. In the herbaceous, aboveground part dies off in the fall, the tree-like one is perennial shrub... Moreover, it is truly long-term, since in one place it can grow for more than 20 years. The plant tolerates transplantation very painfully, so the tree-like one begins with the choice of a place.

Choosing a place for a peony

The place should be somewhat shaded, not open to winds. At the time of flowering, when the bush is strewn with lush heavy caps, there is a danger that the wind can break the branches.

Loamy, well-drained soil is suitable for planting, but its qualities are not particularly important, since the tree peony is always planted in a prepared hole. An excess of moisture and high groundwater are destructive for a plant, so sometimes peonies are planted on earthen terraces.

Planting pit preparation

A planting hole for a young plant should provide it nutrients for many years to come. Of course, tree-like and care for which is constant, always provided on time with top dressing and fertilizers, but at the very beginning of a flower's life, in a new place, this is especially important.

The pit is prepared 3 weeks before planting. The distance between the bushes should be at least one and a half meters. A square with a side of 80 cm is planned for each bush, the soil is dug to a depth of at least 70 cm.It turns out almost a cube, on the bottom of which a twenty-centimeter drainage is poured (fine gravel, sand), on top - rotted manure. The soil is prepared separately: equal parts of clean soil, humus, peat. Ash and superphosphate are added to this mixture.

The choice of planting material

It is important to choose the right tree peony, planting and caring for which, to a large extent, will be determined by the quality of the young plant. The seedling can be self-rooted or grafted onto a herbaceous peony. Of course, a self-rooted peony is much more resistant to diseases, it takes root more easily and lives longer.

For cultivation, the best specimen is a bush of no more than twenty-five centimeters, already having stiff shoots, with "sleeping" large buds on the shoots and in the axils of the branches, but the leaves may even be wilted. The length of the roots should be approximately equal to the height of the crown. It should be remembered that a large seedling is more difficult to take root in a new place.

Planting a tree peony

The mixture is mixed and not completely poured into the pit, and does not completely fill the volume. The plant is planted in a hole on the resulting mound, along which its roots are carefully straightened. We fall asleep from above potting soil so that the root collar is at the level of the pit edges. After planting, it is required to water the bush abundantly. After a while, the earth will settle and so that the root collar does not become bare, it is necessary to spud the flower.

Peony care

A tree-like peony has been selected and planted. Planting and caring for it is not difficult - loosening, feeding and watering during the growing season. The first fertilizing with mineral fertilizers is done in early spring... The second is after flowering. The plant is rarely watered, but abundantly; in August, it is no longer watered.

The main care is pruning and pre-winter preparation.

Faded buds and tops of shoots (no more than two buds) should be cut off. For the next year, this procedure will provide lush bloom... In the spring, dry shoots are removed, old ones are shortened.

The tree peony is frost-resistant, but in middle lane In Russia and in northern latitudes, it is recommended to cover them with spruce branches, crushed bark, fallen leaves for the winter. Sometimes it is enough to cover the bush cardboard box.

There are peonies in China that are 500 years old. They are the pride of Chinese flower growers. But in our gardens, a tree-like peony, planting and caring for which is carried out according to all the rules, can live just as long.

Tree peony

In China, where the tree peony comes from, this plant is loved and revered. A special role in its distribution fell to the lot of Buddhist monks who traveled around the country and brought varieties from remote areas to their monasteries.

Growing tree-like peonies takes longer than the more familiar herbal ones. But the expenditure of time and effort is worth it, because a properly planted bush can grow in one place for several tens, or even hundreds of years.

Large fragrant flowers form on luxurious peony bushes

When choosing a landing site, rely on the following criteria:

• No draft. A tree-like peony does not tolerate well when its leaves (and even more so - flowers) flutter the wind.
• Moderate shading.
• No weeds.

Peony "Natalie" with double flowers

Advice! Choose a location away from buildings, trees, and other bushes. A tree peony requires a lot of space. In addition, keep in mind that a bush can live for about a hundred years, which means that the territory allotted for it will not be vacated for a long time.

Sapling requirements

Tree peony seedlings should have 2-3 stiff shoots, 20-25 cm high. Pay attention to the root system: there should be no damage or thinning.
When buying a scion, find out the variety. Check if it copes well with frost. Ask about the color of the petals.

Landing

Some people buy a tree peony in the spring. However, planting is best done in autumn (late August - early September).

Advice! A seedling purchased in the spring can be planted in a pot in order to transfer the plant along with an earthen lump into the ground in the fall.

First of all, you need to dig a large (70 × 70 cm) hole. The further course of action is as follows:

• Cover the bottom of the pit with drainage (sand, gravel, crushed stone), since the peony does not tolerate stagnant water at the roots.
• Mix half of the dug soil with superphosphate, dolomite flour and potassium sulfate (one glass at a time) and fill the pit with this mixture to the middle. Tamp.
• Add 2 buckets of compost to the remaining soil. Pour into the hole so that there is room for the seedling.
• Install the scion. The root collar should be in line with the soil.
• Water the soil around the seedling, fill the hole completely.
• The landing site is covered with humus. Sawdust and needles are not applicable here, they can provoke diseases of the bush.

Reproduction

Reproduction of a tree peony is carried out in several ways:

Division of the bush. This becomes possible when the plant is already 5-6 years old. The bush is dug up, the roots are washed and divided. Each part must have at least three shoots. Damaged roots are smeared with potassium permanganate and sprinkled with charcoal.

Layering. One of the lower shoots before flowering (in May) is cut, tilted and covered with earth. In autumn, the rooted shoot is separated and planted.

Air layering. The incised shoot is not sprinkled with earth, but wrapped in moss and film. This option is ineffective.

Cuttings. Carried out in mid-July. Choose a stiff, half-bud bud. A stalk of a tree peony is cut obliquely under the kidney, treated with a growth agent. Cuttings are planted in a mixture of peat and river sand at an angle so that the bud is completely immersed in the ground. Drawers are covered with plastic wrap or covered glass, constantly maintaining soil moisture.

Graft. Produced in mid-August. A root (10-15 cm) is taken, a wedge-shaped cut is made on its lower part, into which the scion is inserted. The joint is wrapped with tape and watered with garden varnish. Before planting in the ground, they are placed in a greenhouse for three weeks. For lateral grafting, the rootstock and the scion are cut diagonally, combined, wrapped and also lubricated with pitch.

Seeds. The tree-like peony is derived from seeds only by breeders.

Care

Caring for a tree peony is not difficult, especially if the place for the bush was chosen correctly (moderate light, no draft, alkaline, loose soil without stagnant water). It includes a number of aspects:

• Peony is rarely watered. 1-2 times 6-7 liters in June and July. Watering is not performed in August.
• In the spring, you need to remove the mulch, loosen the earth, remove the weeds. Mineral fertilizers should be brought in as soon as the snow melts (Kemira will do). Before budding and after flowering, it is useful to feed the peony with phosphorus and potash fertilizers... These solutions are best applied during watering. Ash has a good effect on the plant.

Terry peony "Smile"

• Pruning is carried out in the spring. Healthy branches are cut to the first living bud, weakened ones - by about 15 cm.
• After flowering, not only cut the bud, but also shorten the branch by 2 buds.
• For the winter, the branches of the peony are tied up, the roots are covered with spruce branches, and the bush itself is covered with a bag.
• In high humidity and shade, the peony may undergo gray rot. To avoid this, follow the planting rules. If the disease still affects the plant, it is recommended to spray the bush with a solution of potassium manganese. To prepare it, you need 3 g per 10 liters of water. You can also use a 0-6% solution of copper sulfate.

• Fungal diseases are rare and disappear easily when sprayed with fungicides. The damaged branches are, of course, pruned.
• The main enemy of the tree bush is mice.

Advice! If there are rodents in the area, line the planting hole with a net to protect the roots of the plant.

This plant can transform your private plot, giving him the atmosphere of a sophisticated, mysterious and magical China.

Tree peony - video

Planting a tree peony in the photo

Material for planting tree peonies is sold in several varieties:

• adult bushes (age 8-10 years);
• plants in a container (in a pot);
• plants in sealed packaging (in a plastic bag).

As a rule, this is a grafted material (cuttings of tree-like peonies, grafted on the roots of herbaceous ones), very rarely - delenki (divided small plants).

Before planting a tree peony, keep in mind that when buying a plant in plastic or in a pot, it is difficult to assess the state of the root system.

If you bought a flowering specimen, it is grafted material. Such plants are most susceptible to various diseases... A much more reliable material is the one obtained as a result of dividing a bush.

Do not plant tree peonies near the house, large trees and shrubs - in the shade, the plants stretch out strongly and lose their varietal characteristics. However, peonies should be protected from direct sunlight. Perfect option, where it is recommended to plant a tree peony, is a semi-shady area: here the flowers last longer and their color does not change. Plant peonies out of the wind. In open, strongly ventilated places, plants, as a rule, die. In Japan and China, the flowers of tree peonies are often sheltered from the sun, wind and rain with special canopies.

It is very important to know when to plant tree peonies in open ground. Do not forget that the timing of planting significantly affects the survival rate of peonies. Planting too late has a negative effect on root development, and, accordingly, on the further flowering of plants.

In peonies, the timing of all physiological processes is clearly defined: in April-May they bloom, in July-August they bear fruit, and by the end of September they go into hibernation. The best time to plant tree peonies in the middle zone of the European part of Russia and in particular in the Moscow region is from mid-August to the end of September. With a late transplant, the sites of root injuries do not heal for a long time, and the bush is sick.

Proper soil preparation for planting a tree peony

According to the rules for planting tree peonies, you need to prepare good garden soil, preferably alkaline (pH 6-6.5). These plants feel great on calcareous soil. The soil should be deeply loosened, very nutritious, well-drained, not too wet, but not dry either. You can prepare the soil for planting yourself by mixing equal parts of black peat, well-rotted humus from leaf litter, ordinary garden soil and sand. You can add 200-400 g of bone meal and 100-200 g of superphosphate.

On sandy loam soils, the bushes age faster and lose their decorative effect. Sandy loam soils can be improved by adding clay and organic fertilizers. The optimum pH value is 6-6.5. Peonies grow worst of all on peaty soils, as they cannot stand high acidity. Therefore, it is necessary to add ash, bone meal, sand, and also organic fertilizers(rotted manure). Damp, wetlands are completely unsuitable. Peonies begin to suffer from gray rot, the roots rot, and the plant dies. Therefore, in low areas, plants should be planted in raised ridges with good drainage.

How to plant a tree peony correctly

From correct fit and the transplantation of tree peonies depends not only on the decorativeness of the bush, but also on the duration of its life. Subject to all necessary conditions a tree peony can grow in one place for over 100 years. Century peonies can be seen, for example, in the vicinity of Philadelphia and New York - despite their age and almost complete lack of maintenance, they bloom profusely every year.

For planting each plant in the suburbs, where the climate is much more severe, it is necessary to take at least 2-3 hours: a peony, planted in a hurry, usually grows poorly.

Transplanting a plant in a container or plastic wrap must be approached very carefully. If you purchased grafted plants in a closed package in the spring, plant them as soon as possible in a garden bed with lush, like a feather bed, soil. Pre-unpack and carefully examine the condition of the root system. If the roots are dry, immerse them for 10-15 minutes in water to which a growth agent (epin or zircon) has been added, and then plant them in the ground.

You can plant the material acquired in winter in pots and put it in a cool room, and plant it in the garden in the spring. Transplant the hardened plant in two to three years to a permanent place.

Here you can see a photo of planting a tree peony:

How to plant a tree peony correctly: transplanting an adult bush

For transplanting an adult bush of a tree-like peony (8-15 year old), prepare the pits in 2-4 weeks so that the earth settles. If you are making a hole just before planting, compact the soil. The distance between the pits is at least 1.5 m.

If the groundwater is below 2 m, then to transplant an adult bush (8 years or more), dig a hole in the form of a cone, with a depth and upper diameter of about 70 cm.Pour 15-20 cm of drainage (gravel, broken brick) on the bottom of the hole, on top - rotted manure; on acidic soils add 200 g of lime.

When transplanting, dig the bush together with a clod of earth. Stick the shovel at a distance of 30-35 cm from the stems so as not to damage the small suction roots. So that the earthy ball does not crumble, wrap it with gauze and plant the bush right with it. If you bought a large plant in the nursery, then during transportation, put it together with an earthen ball wrapped in gauze in a box so as not to injure the roots.

Pour soil into the hole with a slide, place the plant on it along with an earthen clod and immediately fill it with plenty of water so that all the roots are straightened out. After about twenty minutes, when the moisture is absorbed, fill the hole with prepared soil. Do not trample the earth around the bush.

If the water table is close to the surface, plant the plant on a mound.

In early October, mulch the near-stem steep with peat or a mixture of peat and humus. The first year after transplanting, the plant, as a rule, is sick and grows back in growth, sometimes almost all shoots may seem completely dry. But do not rush to write it off as a waste - by the end of the growing season, new shoots will appear from the adventitious buds located at the base of the stems and natural rejuvenation of the bush will occur.

Watch the video of planting a tree peony to better imagine how this agrotechnical event is performed:

Propagation of a tree peony by seeds, cuttings, dividing and layering

In the Moscow region, the reproduction of a tree-like peony can be carried out by seeds, as well as by vegetative methods: dividing the bush, layering and cuttings.

Seed reproduction. For reproduction of a tree peony, freshly harvested seeds are sown in the ground in September-October. Seeds of tree peonies germinate only in the second or third year. However, germination can be accelerated. Carry out warm stratification for 6-7 hours at +18 ° С, then at +30 ° С until the root appears. Then - cold stratification at temperatures from +2 to +6 ° C until the first leaf appears.

By the end of the first year, 1-2 leaves are formed in the tree-like item, the shoot dies off by winter. By the end of the second year, a lignified shoot 20-30 cm tall is formed. In the third year, another 2-3 shoots develop. The plant blooms in the fourth or fifth year.

Vegetative propagation by dividing the bush. In September, dig a 5-6-year-old bush, wash off the soil from the roots and divide the bush (split - 2-3 shoots). Treat the wounds with potassium permanganate or sprinkle with crushed charcoal.

Vegetative propagation by layering. Before propagating tree peonies by layering, in May, before the flowers bloom, make a shallow incision on the shoot from below, and treat with growth substance. Pin the shoot to the ground, cover with soil with a layer of 12-15 cm. Moisten the soil constantly. In September, cut the rooted shoot from the mother bush and plant it in a permanent place.

Vegetative propagation by cuttings. For propagation of a tree peony by cuttings in mid-June, cut the semi-lignified shoots with air buds obliquely under the bud, treat the cut with growth substance. Trim leaf blade on the handle by two-thirds. Pour a mixture of peat with river sand into the boxes, on top - clean river sand with a layer of at least 2 cm. Plant the cuttings at an angle of 45 °, deepening the bud. Cover the boxes with glass or foil. Moisten the soil constantly.

How to propagate a tree peony by grafting

The best time for grafting a tree peony is the end of August. The rootstock is cut from the root of herbaceous or treelike peonies 10-15 cm long; the thickness of the root should correspond to the thickness of the cutting. The roots are dug up in 2-3 weeks and kept in a cool place. Graft - only shoots of the current year, preferably with two eyes. Wedge-cut grafting. Make a wedge cut on the rootstock. Cut the lower part of the scion in the shape of a wedge. The surfaces of the scion and rootstock must be perfectly smooth for the cambial layers to match. Insert the scion into the stock, tie it tightly with insulating tape (sticky side out) and coat with garden varnish.

The grafted plants can be planted in the ground immediately after grafting. But it is better to plant the grafted material first for 3-4 weeks in a greenhouse protected from direct sunlight, leaving the scion above the soil level, and water it regularly. Another option is to keep the grafted material for 3-4 weeks in the basement - in a horizontal position, in 2-3 layers, shifting with wet sawdust.

Side grafting. Cut the graft diagonally at a slight angle. Cut the root at the same angle. Tie the combined scion and rootstock tightly and coat with garden varnish.

Flowers are one, two and three colors.

Popular varieties of peonies:

1. Sapphire. Rose petals and crimson center. Sometimes the bushes can have up to 50 buds at a time.
2. Kiao sisters. Red-cream flower.
3. Coral altar. With a peach tint. They reach 20 cm in diameter.
4. Delaway. Grows from 1 meter.
5. Green Jade. An original flower that attracts attention with its originality.

How to properly plant a peony in open ground.

1. Dig a hole 70 x 70 cm.
2. Fill the pit with broken brick or gravel up to 30 cm. If the soil is acidic. Add 200 grams of bone meal.
3. If the soil is sandy, then add clay. If the soil is clay, then add sand.
4. Place the plant in a hole and cover with water.
5. When the water is completely absorbed. We fall asleep with earth. Tamp the ground with your hand.

Timing for boarding

The optimal time for planting is, perhaps, from mid-spring to the end of September. In order for the flower to take root faster, of course, August is best suited.

As it grows, the root system becomes stronger and more resilient. For spring and summer period the roots of the flower deepen.

Tree peonies take root well. They are not afraid of frost. In winter, at minus 35-40 degrees, the upper uncovered part of the plant freezes. But that's okay.

Considering that the flower is like a phoenix. Reborn from the ashes. Since the root remains in perfect order. In the spring, the plant continues to bloom. They are sold with an open root system. Therefore, you should immediately start landing.

Site selection and soil preparation

Peony is an annual and perennial flower. For a perennial peony, you should choose a place that is not very open. Especially for bright petals, the sun can be fatal.

Due to the constantly scorching sun on the variegated petals, their color changes and becomes dimmer. Perennial plant special attention must be paid, especially in terms of choosing a permanent location.

The soil must be fertilized. Contain useful trace elements, vitamins, and so on. The soil should be rich in fertilizers in order for the plant to feel comfortable and receive a maximum of nutrients. Rotted manure, superphosphate, compost must be present in the ground.

In no case should it be planted in clay soil. Peonies don't like constant moisture. But if there are no other options. Then you should add sand and organic fertilizers.

It is necessary to approach the issue of choosing a place more carefully. Indeed, in one place a peony can grow up to 100 years.

Site selection principle:

1. Draft-free sunny area.
2. The hole should be larger than the size of the roots. In the process of growth, the roots grow and increase in volume. Therefore, they need space.
3. Drainage. It can be either broken bricks or gravel.
4. Top dressing.
5. Compost is a must.
6. Root neck at soil level.
7. Watering.
8. Mulching.

Soil processing and preparation

It is necessary to prepare the soil for planting in advance. Also take care of the land in advance. That is, about fertilization. There must be a prepared drainage in advance.

Open ground planting process

The open ground planting process is standard. Everything is done quickly and easily. You don't need to be an advanced gardener to do this.

Planting process:

1. Dig a hole 70 cm deep.
2. Lay drainage at the bottom of the pit up to 20-30 cm. It can be anything. At the discretion of the gardener.
3. Carefully place the root system in the hole. It is desirable to straighten.
4. Cover with plenty of water.
5. After absorbing water. Cover with earth.
6. Thump. This should be done carefully. Best of all with your hand.

Peony care

The first 2 years of peony care is not needed. Care will be needed from the age of 3. The plant will need to be fed. Approximately 350-400 grams of bone meal. This should be enough for one bush.

Additionally, you can pour the infusion of ash. Twice a week will be enough. When autumn comes, you need to start mulching the peat. It is imperative to water the plant twice a month with 6-7 liters of water per bush.

Increase watering in summer. It is necessary to proceed from the moisture or dryness of the soil. If it has recently been watered, and the soil is already dry, then you can water it.

Do not forget to loosen the soil around the bush every time after watering. If weeds appear, be sure to remove. And, most importantly, do not forget

1. Watering

Peonies do not like abundant and constant watering. Everything should be in moderation. You cannot overdo it with watering. Constant and excessive soil moisture destroys the root system, like the flower itself.

In moderate heat, you can water the plant once every two weeks, up to 7 liters of water per bush. This will be enough.

2. Soil for peony and fertilizer

Peony fertilization stages after 3 years:

1. Nitrofoska. It is brought in in the spring and the sooner the better. It will take 100 grams for a bush. At the time of the growth of shoots.
2. Nitrophoska can also be used when the kidneys begin to swell.
3. Wood ash, superphosphate. One glass per bush.

3. Top dressing

A tree-like bush requires feeding. It enriches it with vitamins, microelements that are vital for any plant. At the same time, the consumption of feeding for peonies goes away quickly and quite a lot.

How to feed peonies:

1. Nitrogen. It should be added in the spring when the plant begins to grow.
2. Potassium and phosphorus. They are fed during the entire flowering period. During the budding period, nitrogen is added.

Water the plant abundantly before feeding. Otherwise, the peonies will get burned.

A fertilizer like nitrogen should not be overdone. Otherwise, gray rot may occur. It is better to feed less than exceed the dosage.

4. Diseases and pests

Diseases and pests are always on the alert. They are waiting for the gardener to make a mistake in growing their flower garden.

Three main causes for diseases and pests:

1. High humidity.
2. Shadow. Do not hit the sun on the flower.
3. Increased nitrogen content.

In case the tree peony is infected with any disease. The upper part, which includes the bud, is cut and burned. Especially when it comes to a disease such as gray rot.

5. Reproduction

1. Reproduction by dividing the bush. It is best to do this with a 5-6 year old bush. To do this, you need to dig out a bush and wash the root system, washing off all the dirt. This will help you see the roots better. A small bush should contain 2 to 3 shoots. At the time of division, wounds form in the bush. These wounds are best treated with potassium permanganate.
2. Reproduction by layering. Without waiting for the blooming flowers. It is necessary to make an incision on the shoot and treat it with postal substance. Then cover with soil up to 15 cm. Moisten in time. In the fall, the shoot will take root. You can safely cut off and transplant to another place.
3. Reproduction by air layers. It is carried out before the flowers bloom. Make cuts on the shoot and add moss. Then wrap with foil and tie. Closer to autumn, roots begin to form.
4. Propagation by cuttings. This procedure is done in mid-June. Choose shoots with buds. Cut off the stalk under the bud. Reduce the sheet plate by 2/3. Carry out processing with growth substance. If there is a box, then pour a mixture of sand and peat into it. From above again sand up to 2 cm. Plant at an angle of 45 degrees. Cover the box with plastic wrap to keep the soil moist.
5. Reproduction by grafting. This can be done towards the end of August, beginning of September. Shoots must be one year old. Cook the roots 3 weeks in advance in a cool place. Make a wedge-shaped cut up to 15 cm. Put the first copy in 3 layers of sawdust. Soak in a basement or other cool place for up to 1 month. There must be moisture in the greenhouse.
6. Reproduction by lateral grafting. Cut the scion diagonally. Graft and recoil coat with garden varnish.
7. Reproduction by seeds. A flower from a seed begins to bloom at 5-6 years. Once fresh seeds are planted, they can only grow for 3 years.

6. Transfer

It is often not recommended to transplant a plant from one place to another. To transplant, you need to remove the bush from the ground. It is desirable that there is a clod of earth. This way the roots will be protected.

All wounds in the bush must be treated:

1. Potassium permanganate solution.
2. Charcoal.
3. Clay mixture.

In such cases, the root will take root much faster. And, therefore, it will quickly please with its flowering.

7. Pruning

The cold season is coming. Peony bloom decreases. Closer to autumn, it ends altogether. After the end of flowering, it is necessary to cut off the shoots that have already faded. This must be done correctly.

After pruning, the peony needs to be fed wood ash... You only need 300 grams for each bush.

Answers to frequently asked questions

How to transplant tree peonies correctly?

Tree peonies can and should be transplanted, especially at the time of reproduction. They do not like frequent transplants. He chooses the place carefully. Because the plant is perennial. Accordingly, the place should completely suit the bush. Before starting the transplant, you need to dig up a hole. It should be up to 70 cm deep. Do not overdo it. Otherwise, drain the drain more than usual.

We fill the drainage up to 30 cm, depending on which pit. Next, gently shake off excess soil from the bush that needs to be planted. We straighten the roots and plant. Cover with plenty of water. After the water has been absorbed, cover with earth. We process all wounds. Otherwise, the plant may get sick.

How to propagate a tree bush correctly?

There are many ways to reproduce. You should choose one and the lighter. The seed propagation method is suitable for beginner gardeners. And reproduction with cuttings requires experience.

Where is the best place to plant a peony?

Since it is not an easy flower. It has a tree-like shape. It grows, respectively, much longer, up to 100 years. Therefore, the site for it must be selected with the maximum comfortable conditions... Drafts and constantly scorching sun should not be allowed. Partial shade is preferred. And nevertheless, the main thing is the volume of the site. A tree peony requires a lot of space.

When do peonies start to bloom?

They bloom slowly. Somewhere for 3-4 years of life. Avoid drafts. Otherwise, it may tighten with flowering.

How to protect a bush in winter?

It is best to cover it with foil. You will need a small piece of film. Remove the film as early as possible in the spring.

What is better for feeding?

In the spring, nitrogen is good. But they shouldn't overdo it. But in the summer and autumn, you can feed with phosphorus. And also potassium. Nitrogen should not be fed in late autumn. It affects rapid growth. This is not necessary in winter. Otherwise, the plant will die.