Peonies are happy to cultivate in their plots many gardeners. And in fact, the plant is distinguished not only by the beauty and variety of lush colors, but also by the decorative nature of the bush with carved leaves. It is known that the best time for planting and transplanting this flower culture is the beginning of autumn . But often flower lovers are interested in the question: can you plant peonies in the spring? And if this is possible, then how to plant the peonies in the spring?
Time of planting pions in spring
It is believed that planting pions in spring is fraught with many difficulties: plants are ill, because the kidneys have already gone into growth; under adverse conditions, the death of transplanted bushes is likely. But if there is a need, experienced flower growers recommend not to waste time and to plant both tree-like and grassy pions in the early spring as soon as the snow comes down and the soil recoils until the buds of the plant begin to develop. In the temperate climatic zone, this is usually the first decade of April.
How to plant peonies in the spring?
1 way
It is best to plant peonies with a clod of earth in the spring period in pre-prepared planting holes, the depth of which is approximately 70 cm, and the diameter is 60 cm. A distance of at least 1 meter is maintained between the depressions in order to make the vegetation of the bush complete. At the bottom of the pit formed a drainage layer of gravel or broken bricks. Next, a layer is created from one bucket of humus and taken in quantities of 200 g of potassium fertilizers and superphosphate. Thus, the nutrient layer in us should be half the volume of the pit. On top of the fertile soil, which was extracted from the pit of the pit. We plant the plant to a depth of 10 cm. At the same time, the roots should be carefully spread and cut the kidneys into the ground 3-5 cm. It is important that when planting the roots of the peony do not touch the fertilizer layer. Around the bush a hole is made, the plant is planted abundantly. In the end, it is desirable to mulch using peat or peregrushego humus. In extreme cases, you can pour a small mound of soil residues.
2 way
If the weather conditions do not allow the pion to be planted directly in the spring in the ground, you can plant the plants in a container and keep at a temperature of 0 ... + 2 degrees. With the advent of new shoots, it is necessary to ensure the flower culture with good lighting and care for it, like a flower in the room. With the establishment of steadily warm weather, the bushes are planted in the open ground.
3 wayIn the first two methods, the reproduction of flowers was carried out by dividing the bush. In spring, the plant can be multiplied by layers. To do this, put a box on the bush without a bottom of 50x50 cm and a height of 30-40 cm, add soil to it and moisten it. When the peony develops, stems and buds of renewal are formed on the stems. In the beginning of autumn, the stems over the new kidneys are cut and grown in the nursery.
Basic requirements for pion planting
- For pions, loamy soil with good drainage is best suited. If there is a peat soil on the site, the ground is completely replaced in the landing pit;
- acidic soils should be neutralized by adding slaked lime in the calculation of 250 g per bush;
- choose a sunlit or slightly shaded area. In a shady place, the plant will develop poorly and few flowers will be formed;
- taking into account that the soil in the pit shrinks, the kidneys should not be deeply buried. When the kidneys go to a depth of more than 20 cm, the plant will not bloom.
In the first year after planting, the peony requires increased attention: it is necessary to timely water and not give the plant bloom so that all the forces go to the formation of a strong thick bush.