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Caucasian peony (lat. Paeonia caucasica) - a native of the Caucasus; a representative of the genus Peony of the Peony family. It occurs naturally in the Caucasus and Transcaucasia. Typical habitats are mountain forests and forest edges. It belongs to the endemic species, since it lives in a limited small area. Used in culture, but not often. The species was introduced into culture back in 1921.
Characteristics of culture
Caucasian peony is represented by perennial herbaceous plants with rather strong and branched stems up to 100 cm high, topped with complex, trifoliate or double trifoliate, ovoid or oval foliage with unequal lobes. The upper foliage is green (light or yellowish) with pronounced violet-red veins. The lower part of the leaves is covered with a waxy bloom.
The flowers are seven-petalled, large, up to 10 cm in diameter, on one bush, as a rule, 15-20 flowers, no more. Petals are oval or rounded, wide, narrowed at the base. The flowering of the Caucasian peony is observed in late spring - early summer, the fruits ripen closer to August - early September. The species is relatively unpretentious, resistant to pests and diseases. Suitable for decorating garden areas, suitable for cutting.
Breeding features
The Caucasian peony is propagated by both seed and vegetative methods. In most cases, the species of peonies in question is propagated by dividing the bush. This is the simplest and not too time-consuming method, not time-consuming and subject to even a novice gardener and florist. The division is carried out at the beginning of autumn. Overgrown bushes grown in one place for several years are suitable for the procedure. Before digging the bush, the stems are cut, leaving short stumps. Digging must be done with extreme caution, taking care not to hurt the kidneys.
Delenki should have at least 4-5 buds, it is from them that the stems will form in the future. The roots of the cuttings are pruned, leaving a length equal to 18-20 cm. The cuttings are planted in pre-prepared pits, laying the cuttings so that the uppermost bud is located at a depth of 5-7 cm. After planting, tamping is not required, but watering is required. Without it, the transplanted plants will feel defective and are unlikely to have time to take root before the onset of cold weather, respectively, death cannot be avoided.
Reproduction by kidneys is an equally effective way. It does not require digging a bush, the main thing is to get to the kidneys. And for this it is enough to slightly remove the ground at the base. Not only the bud is cut off from the bush, but also part of the root. Before planting for rooting, the rhizome is dipped in a solution of Bordeaux liquid. Also, propagation by root cuttings is acceptable for peonies; by the way, they always have a large number of buds. In this case, the cuttings are cut into a length of about 10 cm, and planted in the prepared soil in a horizontal position. It is important to provide the planted material with regular watering, otherwise it will not be able to take root, and all the work will go down the drain. With this method, reproduction and systematic loosening are necessary.
Care
Caring for a Caucasian peony is no different from agricultural technology for other members of the genus. It includes standard operations, to be more precise, watering (moderate, but regular), loosening (to improve soil aeration), top dressing (the first spring - with urea, the second before flowering - with urea with trace elements), the third - trace elements) and prevention of pests and diseases, which don't bother the culture too much. As the flowering proceeds, the removal of wilted inflorescences is also required. The installation of a support is also encouraged, but we are talking only about tall specimens.
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