Grow peonies at home

2 parts: Planting a peony in a potPeony care

Peonies are hardy plants from zones 3-8. However, they perform at their best in regions where the weather is slightly cold in winter. In zones 8 and 9, these plants may not flower if the temperature stays warmer than they like during the “colder” periods of the year. It is relatively easy to grow peonies in a pot.

Part 1 Planting a peony in a pot

1. Choose a peony that will fit the pot.

   Peonies (Paeonia spp. And hybrids) are usually grown outdoors, but they can also be grown in a pot. Choose a variety that, by nature, remains smaller.

   • Some peonies such as "Zhao Fen" (Tree peony "Zhao Fen" or "Zhao Pink") can grow to a height of 0.9 m to 1.8 m and a width of 0.6 m to 1.2 m.
   • Two smaller, more suitable variants of "Zhu Sha Pan" (Peony "Zhu Sha Pan" or "Kinnabar Red"), which grows in height and width from 0.6 m to 0.75 m, and "Narrow-leaved Peony" (Paeonia tenuifolia), which grows only 0.3 - 0.6 meters in height and 22 to 49 cm in width.
2. Choose the right pot for your peony.

   Pot the peony in early spring. Place it in a container that is at least 30 cm in diameter and 45-60 cm deep to give the peony plenty of room to grow.

   • Larger varieties will require an even larger pot. The container should also have several drainage holes at the bottom.
   • Growers should also note that these plants do not respond well to transplanting and must start their lives in large containers. Thus, a 5 liter pot is ideal for peonies.
3. Fill the container so it is half full with peat potting soil.

   Place the tuber on top of the potting mix to check the depth. There should be no more than 2.5-5 cm of soil above the top of the tuber.

   • When the potting mix is ​​at the correct depth, mix the water with it until the mixture is wet.
4. Add compost to the soil.

   Before planting a peony bulb, it is a good idea to sprinkle the compost in the soil for additional nutrients.

   • In spring, peonies are also advised to add a small amount of slow release fertilizer with low nitrogen content.
   • This will help keep them healthy and encourage flowering, but will not burn the plants like other types of fertilizers.
5. Place the peony tuber on top of the wet mixture with "eyes" or buds growing upwards.

   Finish filling the pot with potting soil and pour over until the water runs out from the bottom. Peony bulbs should be covered with only 2.5-5 cm of soil.

   • Gardeners need to be careful in such cases, because peonies that are too deep will not bloom.
   • Instances that produce lush foliage but not flowers may need to be dug up and transplanted to the correct depth before they can produce flowers.

Part 2 Peony care

1. Give the peony the light it loves.

   Set up the container outdoors in a sheltered place where the peony will get at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight. Peonies require a lot of light to grow and color.

   • If the peony will be grown indoors, place it in front of the south or west side of a window, where it will receive plenty of direct sunlight.
2. Use grow lamps in addition to natural light.

   Grow lights are essential to supplement natural light. Use a four-lamp fluorescent light fixture with two dedicated full-spectrum 40-watt fluorescent lamps and two 40-watt cool white lamps.

   • Adjust the device so that the lamps are 15 cm higher than the peony and leave it for 12-14 hours every day.
   • The lamp must be connected to a timer that turns it on in the morning at sunrise and turns it off at the end of the day.
3. 

   Water the peony. Water the peony when the top 2.5 cm of the potting mix is ​​dry. Pour the water evenly over the potting mix until the water runs off the bottom of the pot.

4. Feed your peony with houseplant fertilizer.

   When the peony has new stems, start giving it houseplant fertilizer every four weeks.

   • It is important to use fertilizer for indoor plants, as opposed to fertilizer for garden peonies, as it is grown in a container.
   • Water soluble fertilizer is best. Always fertilize after regular watering. Stop feeding around mid-summer.
5. Prepare the plant for a dormant period.

   In late summer, water the peony less often. Let the soil dry completely before watering it again to encourage the peony to retire for the winter. Peonies should have two to three months of rest.

   • If the peony is grown indoors, slowly reduce the additional hours of light to coincide with the short autumn days.
   • If the peony is outdoors, leave it until the first bitter frost.
6. Trim the stems and move the plant to a cool, dark place.

   When the leaves begin to turn yellow and die, use a hand pruner to cut the stems.

   • Place the pot in an unheated garage or cool place in your basement. Take it out again in the spring when it gets warmer.
   • Place it outdoors in a sunny location or in front of a window and water abundantly.

Tips

• Peonies tend to bloom more profusely after they reach full maturity at 3 years of age.
• Those who grow peonies should avoid watering the plant heads because it can encourage disease and other pests to take hold.

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It is quite easy to grow peonies on your site in a summer cottage village, despite the necessary skill and knowledge. These flowers are one of the favorites of gardeners. Despite its popularity, few people imagine how to grow peonies at home, what kind of land to use for this and what kind of pot it is desirable to choose for future beauty. Peonies at home are a great alternative to flower beds and flower beds that take up a lot of space.

It is quite easy to grow peonies on your site in a summer cottage village, despite the necessary skill and knowledge. These flowers are one of the favorites of gardeners. Despite its popularity, few people imagine how to grow peonies at home, what kind of land to use for this and what kind of pot it is desirable to choose for future beauty. Peonies at home are a great alternative to flower beds and flower beds that take up a lot of space.

What are peonies?

Peonies, possessing beautiful, lush shapes and intoxicating aroma, are considered the flowers of kings. In China, they symbolize wealth, prosperity and nobility. There is a belief that evil spirits are afraid of these royal plants, so the houses where they grow are protected from the penetration of evil spirits.

Peonies are considered to be quite hardy shrubs, preferring a cool climate. They like heat much less, and therefore their greatest variety is found in regions with a cold climate in winter. These plants may not bloom at high temperatures.Sometimes experts manage to grow flowers in regions with very hot or very cold climates, but this rarely happens. Therefore, when breeding them, first of all, you should remember about their love for cool temperatures.

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How should peonies be handled after purchase?

When purchasing this plant, you should immediately take care of its preservation. It should be planted in a container after the first buds begin to hatch. Until this moment, experts recommend keeping the plant in the refrigerator, since in such conditions the flower will grow well.

As soon as the buds begin to appear, the cuttings can be transplanted into a pot with pre-prepared soil. These flowers react extremely negatively to transplantation, so experts recommend planting them immediately in a large container.

Planting a peony at home in a pot

Correct transplanting of cuttings is a responsible business and requires extreme caution. But if you follow a number of general rules, then any person will be able to cope with this task.

1. 1Selection of the optimal plant variety. When choosing a flower, you must take into account the size of the species. It is recommended to choose small plants as they are easier to grow. For cultivation in indoor conditions, the most optimal varieties are Zhu Sha Pan or Kinabar Red.
2. 2Pot selection. At the beginning of spring, it is already recommended to plant the flower in a pots, which should be chosen with the expectation of the growth of the plant, since it will require a lot of space. It should be at least 50-60 cm in diameter, with a suitable depth of about 30-40 cm. For large species, it is necessary to opt for an even larger volume. There should be holes at the bottom of the container. A five-liter pot is optimal for a flower.
3. 3Filling the space for the flower. First, the planter must be half filled with potting soil and peat. Further, the peat mixture should be moistened with water.
4. 4Adding fertilizer. Before planting cuttings, you need to add the required amount of fertilizer. Fertilizers for growing tubers at home can be purchased at the store. It is best to use special organics for this. If it is not possible to purchase it, then compost and manure will also work.
5. 5 In the spring, it is recommended to add fertilizers containing a small amount of nitrogen. This will positively affect the germination of peonies and will not cause them any harm.
6. 6 Planting cuttings. The tuber must be placed perpendicular to the damp ground. It is recommended to choose the position in which the buds grow upward. Next, you need to fill the second half of the pots with soil and provide it with abundant watering. It is necessary to moisten the ground until the water begins to flow through the drainage holes.

The cuttings should be in the ground at a depth of no more than 5 cm. This is a very important point, since if they are too much covered with earth, the flowers will not be able to appear.

Homemade peony care

A home peony needs good care. It is necessary to supply it with the necessary amount of sunlight and water, keep it away from heating sources. In order for a plant to delight with its beauty, certain rules should be followed:

• The plant needs light for good growth and flowering. Peonies need 7 hours of sun a day. The location of the flower should be safe and well ventilated. Indoors, it is recommended to install it near windows facing west or north.
• In addition to natural light, it is recommended to use special lamps. Experts advise purchasing fluorescent lamps with four 40-watt bulbs: two special fluorescent ones and two cold white ones. The lamp should be on for 14 hours daily and be 15 cm above the base of the flower. For optimal performance, the lamps should be kept on a timer that will turn them on at sunrise.
• Proper watering is the key to the health of peonies. They should be watered when the top 2 cm of the potting mix is ​​dry. The water should always be poured evenly until it flows out through the drain holes.
• Sooner or later, the soil ends up with a supply of nutrients that are so necessary for the development and growth of the plant. If it is not replenished, the flower will begin to die. Fertilizers allow you to reanimate and maintain the life of the bush, so they should be given once a month after the appearance of the stems and until mid-July.
• With the onset of the autumn-winter season, peonies need rest. You need to prepare the plant for it gradually. First of all, from the end of summer, it is necessary to reduce the frequency of watering and additional lighting. The bushes should be in a dormant state for about three months.

Peonies can be grown at home if you think about caring for the plant. Watering, lighting, feeding are the main components of taming a flower at home. Following all the recommendations, peonies will be able to delight with their beauty and aroma for a long time, to the delight of households, and to the envy of friends.

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Peonies are very beautiful and fragrant flowers. They are often found in garden beds. And if you are wondering if it is possible to grow peonies in a pot, we answer: you can. To do this, you need to know the features of home cultivation of these beautiful plants.

Home cultivars

First of all, it is worth deciding which varieties can be grown in an apartment or house. The fact is that the peony is a rather tall and voluminous bush that is unlikely to fit in an ordinary flower pot. And it is very difficult to grow such a plant in an apartment. Therefore, flower growers recommend choosing special varieties for home growing.

Garden varieties form bushes with a height of about 60–120 cm. Therefore, they are not suitable for an apartment, as they require a lot of space, large pots and special care. For home conditions, stunted species (patio peonies) that do not grow taller than 50 cm are best suited.
Patio species form slightly smaller buds than regular garden varieties. The color of flowers can be very diverse: from white to rich or maroon. However, despite their small size, their flowers exude a pleasant aroma. Due to the small size of the plants, their root system is small and fits easily into a flower pot.

It is best to plant the following varieties of peonies in an apartment:

• Rome. Forms pink buds. Has an average flowering period;
• Moscow. The plant blooms with red double flowers. This is a mid-early variety;
• Oslo. Raspberry buds of a simple type are formed on the bush. Very early flowering variety;
• London. Differs in early flowering period. The buds are terry and painted in burgundy color.

Such species on the windowsill can be grown with little effort and time.

Video "How to prepare a peony for planting"

This video will show you how to properly prepare peonies for planting.

The necessary conditions

To grow strong and healthy indoor peonies, it is necessary to organize optimal conditions for them.If the plant was planted under inappropriate conditions, then the emerging shoots will be lethargic and weak, and flowering will not occur at all.

When growing peonies at home, three main conditions must be observed:

• a spacious pot for the normal development of the root system;
• correct water regime and feeding (the intake of minerals is especially important);
• optimal light mode - at least 12 hours of illumination per day.

A pot for a peony should be chosen with a volume of at least 5 liters, with a diameter of about 30 cm. The depth of the container should be greater than the diameter and not less than 50 cm. Instead of a pot, you can plant flowers in wooden overall boxes, which are lined with thick cloth.

Regardless of its type, the selected container at the bottom must have drainage holes. Excess moisture will be removed through them.

For better survival, experts advise planting rhizomes in a flower pot at the age of 2-3 years. If the planting was correct and all the conditions of detention were met, then the plant will bloom in a few months.

Planting instructions

Indoor peony should be planted in a pot in the spring. The landing itself is performed as follows:

1. A drainage layer must be laid on the bottom of the selected container. You can use large pebbles, broken brick or perlite. Sand is poured over the drainage.
2. Next, the pot (up to half the volume) is filled with a mixture of peat and garden soil. This layer should be well moistened with water.
3. The rhizome of the plant is set on top of the soil layer (the soil should look up). You need to work very carefully so as not to damage the underground part of the flower. It should be noted that the rhizome should be placed close to the surface and not buried more than 2-3 cm. Otherwise, the peony will not grow.
4. After that, the remaining volume of the container is filled with soil mixture.
5. Then compost can be added to the pot so that the flower has all the necessary nutrients for its growth and development. After that, watering is performed.

This plant does not tolerate transfer to another pot. Therefore, it should be planted immediately in a large container in order to minimize the frequency of replanting.

Further care of the flower

After planting a peony, so that it takes root in a new place as quickly as possible and grows, you need to organize correct and balanced care for it.

The planted flower should be placed on an unshaded light windowsill. The light on the peony must fall at least 12 hours in a row. If there is not enough light, it is necessary to install additional illumination, organized using fluorescent lamps.

Indoors, it is recommended to place the pot on the windowsill of windows facing the southeast and south sides. In this case, the flower should be protected from drafts. You can even put a container with a plant on a glazed balcony, terrace or loggia.

Watering the plant is done regularly. Water should be added after the top layer of earth (2 cm thick) is completely dry. At the end of summer, watering is reduced to allow the flower to smoothly transition to a dormant state. At the same time, the lighting period should be gradually reduced, as well as the room temperature should be lowered.

Additional spraying of the peony is not carried out. It also does not need high humidity in the room. However, it is forbidden to put a flower pot near heating appliances.

In the process of growth, the peony should be periodically fed, since this plant consumes a lot of nutrients, which leads to a rapid depletion of reserves of mineral components in the soil. Top dressing is carried out in three stages:

• after the formation of the first stems, nitrogen-potassium fertilizers must be added to the container. They will stimulate the peony to grow shoots;
• during budding, fertilizing with potassium, phosphorus and nitrogen is performed. These substances will allow the flower to form large buds;
• 14 days after the beginning of flowering, phosphorus and potassium are reintroduced, which will allow the plant to recover after the budding period.

Each season, the fertilizing cycle is repeated.

Possible difficulties

Low-growing varieties of peonies, like the taller varieties, are quite difficult to grow at home. Therefore, it is not surprising that many growers are faced with the following difficulties:

• formation of sluggish bushes and lack of flowering. The problem lies in the lack of lighting of the flower. It is solved by installing additional lighting equipment;
• in the spring, the peony is in no hurry to grow actively. To solve the problem, dressings with a low nitrogen content are introduced into the pot;
• after planting, the plant does not form new stems or, on the contrary, actively grows green mass, but does not bloom. Most likely, the rhizome is too deeply planted and should be transplanted;
• it is necessary to avoid watering the plant heads, otherwise pathogens and parasites will appear in the pot.

Based on the above recommendations, it becomes clear how to grow low-growing peonies at home in an ordinary flower pot. There is nothing difficult here, you just need to adhere to certain rules.

It is almost impossible to grow a peony at home. The fact is that this beautiful flower has a very branched root system, so a large pot or box (more than 10 liters) is needed for it. But the problem is different, in winter the flower will simply disappear on the balcony, since the soil cannot be protected from severe frosts.

For breeding peonies, it is better to choose sunny, open, but protected from the winds. With strong shading, the plant will simply stop blooming.

Residents of private sectors can plant the entire territory with peonies, but lovers of these beautiful flowers living in apartments will have to be content with cut flowers.

Peonies are one of my favorite flowers, they are divinely beautiful and smell charming. I always dreamed that I had a peony at home and read a lot on this topic, but I did not dare to try it. I want to share my knowledge with you.

It is very carefully necessary to approach the choice of a peony variety, the success of the whole venture depends on it. You should choose low-growing peonies, for our task, for example, the variety quot; Zhu Sha Panquot; (or quot; Kinnabar Redquot;) or Paeonia tenuifolia (it is also called quot; Narrow-leaved peony;).

The next step is choosing a pot. The peony needs space, so you need to choose a larger pot, at least 30cm in diameter and 50cm deep.

It should also be borne in mind that peonies do not tolerate transplanting well, therefore, if you take a smaller pot, you should choose a pot that can then be cut, for example, so as not to injure the plant.

Peony bulbs should be deepened into the soil by no more than 2-2.5 cm, otherwise they will not germinate.

Planting tubers is best done in spring.

The peony can be planted in a pot at home. But there are different varieties of peony that react in their own way to planting in a pot. So, white-flowered and medicinal peony must be planted in a large pot. And a thin-leaved peony can be made into a small one.

It turns out that you can grow peonies at home.

But we need rooted cuttings in the summer. It is better to grow a peony not in the apartment itself, but on the balcony. And you need to divide the root tubers.

They are planted in August, from the middle of the month to the beginning of September. Plant correctly in a wooden box 70 centimeters high, 50 centimeters wide

The walls of the box are treated with disinfectants against wood decay. At the bottom, lay out broken brick, river stones, coarse sand can be.

Preparing the soil. To do this, we take one part of river sand, two parts of humus, two parts of peat, three parts of garden land. Adding bone meal, wood ash, superphosphate to the potting mix. Root tubers are planted at a distance of 35 centimeters.

You can read about caring for peonies here.

Skillful hands of housewives can do everything, this has already been tested in practice). But as for growing peonies in a pot, I would honestly regret the plant. Still, this plant does not belong to indoor flowers. This is a recognized decoration of gardens and parks, summer cottages. I love peonies, but I won't grow them at home.

But if you really have such a desire, then start by choosing a peony variety. I advise you to pick up something from undersized, for example:

Such peonies have a smaller root system, and it is easier to choose a container for them. But all the same space for the roots is definitely needed, therefore I can simply say - the larger the container, the better for the flower.

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In diameter, it is worth choosing a pot of at least half a meter, and the height can be higher. The peony should be planted once and for all - it hates transplants.

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The soil can be bought in specialized stores, you can make it yourself - be sure to add humus. At the bottom of the container, drain large pebbles, expanded clay, and so on.

Put the pot on the sunny side. Water with clean (settled) water as needed - do not overflow the water, otherwise the roots will rot.

If you want to grow peonies at home, then you will have to make a mini-garden on your balcony. Peonies do not grow without direct sunlight, without the sun the stems will be thin at first, and then wither and the root will rot. And for their root system, a very large pot is needed - at least half a meter high and with a diameter of a good barrel.

Growing peonies at home in a pot, the work is laborious and sometimes in vain, but if you do everything right, it is possible that a peony will grow in a pot at home.

Peonies do not like to be transplanted, so it is best to start the life of peonies with a large pot, about 5 liters.

Fill the pot halfway with the soil mixture, but the soil must contain peat, put the tuber on the soil and sprinkle it with soil 2.5 cm above the top of the tuber and pour water, the soil should become moist, the peony bulbs should lie with their eyes up.

Peonies are very fond of light, light is necessary for peonies for growth and color, any darkening will ruin the plant, direct sunlight should illuminate the peony for about eight hours,

It is best to place the peony in front of the south or west side of the window; lamps can be used for additional lighting.

It is necessary to water the peony when the soil has dried up by 2 cm and it is necessary to water it evenly, distributing water over the entire surface; for watering it is better to take water at room temperature.

When the first stalks of the peony appear, fertilize immediately, apply fertilizer once a month.

It is best to use fertilizer for indoor plants, and already at the end of July, you do not need to fertilize, and at the end of summer, water the peony as rarely as possible, let the soil dry completely, only then water, the peony should go dormant for three months and reduce the additional light ...

Indeed, peonies can be grown at home in pots, but peonies are quite capricious, so certain conditions are required. It is important to remember that peonies should not be transplanted, therefore, to plant peonies, you should immediately choose a larger container. Also, peonies do not like any darkening, they need a lot of color, but not direct sunlight, which will destroy them.

Also, when the first leaves appear, the peonies must be fertilized immediately with a special fertilizer. and then do not forget to water and observe a temperature regime of at least 20 degrees.