Peonies In August: Reproduction And Care

2024 Author: Gavin MacAdam | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 13:38

Let the peonies bloom in the spring, but you shouldn't forget about them at the end of summer either. During this period, the time is right for breeding and planting perennials

Division of herbaceous peonies

In August, they are taken for dividing bushes of herbaceous peonies. They are recommended to be propagated in this way every 5-6 years. If left to grow further, the quality of flowering will begin to decline. And it will be more difficult to do this later. The root system of herbaceous peonies is quite impressive in size. By the age of 6, on average, it can reach almost a meter depth, and it is approximately 40-45 cm wide.

Planting pits with dimensions of 60x60 cm are prepared for the parcels. The bottom is covered with humus, you can use manure. A layer of nutritious sod land is laid on top. It will serve as a layer that does not allow plant roots to come into contact with organic matter. The planting depth is made such that the replacement buds are located at the level of the soil surface. In autumn, before frost arrives, a heat-insulating mound is arranged around them. And with the arrival of spring, they remove it.

If, after dividing the bush, some of the roots remain, they can also be used for growing plants. To do this, they are dropped in a moist nutrient substrate. In such conditions, they can still form adventitious roots, from which beautiful bushes will develop.

For reproduction of peonies, you can use not only delenki, but also individual stems. In this case, it is not even necessary that they be rooted. To root such a cutting, it is planted at an angle in a light loose soil mixture. Caring for him will consist of shading and regular moisturizing.

Peonies can also be propagated by seeds, but this is a very laborious process, which is more justified in breeding work. The plants obtained in this way will not bloom soon - only after 4-5 years.

It is recommended to set aside open areas for growing peonies. The best soil option is loam. The soil must be fertile and permeable. In addition, you should regularly sprinkle humus on the flowerbed with peonies.

At the end of August, peonies start the process of growing new roots and replacing buds, and flower rudiments are formed. And this means that if the autumn is dry, then irrigation is imperative.

Tree peony propagation methods

Treelike peonies are no less adorable. With their exquisite beauty, they will compete with the recognized queen of the garden - the rose. This perennial can also be propagated in different ways: by dividing, grafting, grafting, sowing seeds.

You can start sowing seeds in late summer and early September. This will require boxes of sand. They are installed in the greenhouse and the seeds are sown in them. Containers are kept at a temperature of + 15 … + 20 ° С. After 5-6 weeks, the boxes should be transferred to cooler conditions - up to + 1 … + 5 ° С. After another 2 weeks, return the containers back to the greenhouse. With such maneuvers with temperature fluctuations, the seedlings will appear very soon. It should not be forgotten that the sand must be kept moist.

If sowing is carried out directly into open ground (from the end of September to the beginning of October), the seeds will undergo a natural process of stratification and will sprout by May next year. However, you need to be prepared for the fact that the germination rate is noticeably reduced.

Vaccinations can be done in August. It is made from summer wood cuttings. You need to pay attention to the quality of the eye - it must be well developed. The inoculation is carried out on the root of a herbaceous peony. The grafted material is planted in greenhouse conditions under glass. When the graft has healed, the roots are moved into pots with high sides. They are buried in greenhouses and left under frames for the winter. With the arrival of spring, perennials can be transplanted to a permanent place in open ground. [/I]