Description and history of creation
Peony "Henry Bokstos" was brought to us from distant Canada, where breeders and bred this variety. This herbaceous ornamental plant is very versatile and belongs to interspecific peony hybrids. Representatives of this species of peonies classify themselves as terry.
Peony "Henry Bokstos" has the following short description:
- flower stems are quite massive and have good strength, large buds are perfectly fixed on them;
- the leaves are light green in color;
- the maximum height of a peony reaches 1 meter;
- shoots are straight, flowers can be seen at their tops one by one;
- if there is a representative of this variety in the garden, there will be no limit to the delight of its appearance - the buds are presented in the form of a huge ball, their diameter can reach 20 centimeters; the middle of the calyx is bright pink; the petals are characterized by a tight fit to each other;
- inflorescences have a very rich scarlet color;
- the flowering process begins at the beginning of the summer season - such a plant blooms no more than 1 time; during the flowering period, a very pleasant aroma emanates from such peonies;
- one of the advantages is a high level of resistance to frosty weather; peonies of this variety are able to survive even at temperatures of 35 degrees below zero;
- Henry Boxtos is also very resistant to various pests that can trigger diseases;
- Usually, representatives of this species of peonies do not need a garter due to strong stems, but many gardeners still resort to this method as an additional protection of the plant from strong gusts of wind.
Peony Rosea Plena (Paeonia Rosea Plena) - what is this variety
There are many types of peonies that differ in appearance. Rosea Plena is a very beautiful plant with large pink flowers.
The plant is distinguished by spreading bushes with a lot of greenery. The stems can reach a height of 80 cm. The root system is powerful, goes deep into the ground, so the peony survives winter frosts quite easily. The leaves are large, dissected. The flowers can be up to 15 cm in diameter, the petals are bright pink. During flowering, a wonderful aroma is noted.
Peony Rosea Plena is a wonderful plant that will decorate any site
For reference! It is a perennial plant with medicinal properties.
The flowering period is short, up to two dozen buds can immediately bloom on the bushes.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
This variety of peony has both positive and negative qualities. The pluses of the plant include:
- mass flowering,
- beautiful appearance,
- good frost resistance,
- easy care,
- no need for regular transplantation.
The negative aspects of summer residents include a short flowering period, however, even after it, the plant has a rather attractive appearance due to the beauty of the glossy foliage.
Use in landscape design
Peony Rosea Plena is often used in the design of the country landscape. It looks great alone, but is often used in joint plantings.
Peony bushes are spreading, with a lot of greenery
On its background, various varieties of flowers are planted, which are in perfect harmony with the vibrant greenery of the culture.
It is interesting! This variety in Russian catalogs also goes under the names Rosi Plena herbaceous peony or Rosy Plena officialis.
Pion disease prevention
With proper agricultural technology, peonies practically do not get sick. The main thing is not to overfeed them with nitrogen-containing fertilizers. Treatment with fungicides with microelements should not be ruled out, especially during the development of young plants.
Systemic drugs must be alternated with contact - Bordeaux mixture, ground sulfur, copper oxychloride (2-3 treatments per season are enough).
Annually in the fall, it is advisable to add a mixture of sand with wood ash (1: 1) to the root collar, after cutting off the stems and digging out the root collar, and if the weather is good, you can leave it exposed to sunlight for 2-3 hours.
In early spring, pollinate seedlings with a handful of wood ash.
The most harmful disease of peonies is gray rot. In the early stages, gray rot leads to wilting of the stems, in later periods, flowers are affected. It is necessary to cut out such stems at the base, sprinkle the cut with ashes, and then fill it with a strong solution of potassium permanganate. The removed flowers and stems are burned outside the garden area.
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Outdoor flower care
The hardy peony Sorbet, which easily tolerates winters with little snow with large frosts and sudden temperature changes characteristic of risky farming zones in the Middle zone, will be grateful for the attention and care from the florist
Watering, weeding and loosening
Watering the plant is carried out during the active growing season at the rate of several buckets of water under the bush. Peony Sorbet is especially acute in need of moisture in the budding phase, when the natural moisture reserve is practically exhausted. When watering, do not allow water to get on the leaves and buds.
Top dressing and fertilizers
- In the spring, after the emergence of shoots, the culture is fed with nitrogen-containing fertilizers that stimulate the growth of green mass, represented by dissected curly leaf plates.
- Before the beginning of budding of Sorbet peony, foliar feeding is organized with the help of phosphorus-potassium fertilizers, which contribute to the formation of buds and long flowering.
- In the flowering phase, liquid complex agrochemicals for flowering plants are introduced under the bushes according to the instructions on the package.
Preparatory measures for winter
With the arrival of the first frost, the Sorbet peony is cut off. While the plant is young, it should be protected from the approaching frost by mulching with sawdust and covering with spruce branches. Adult bushes with enviable winter hardiness do not need additional shelter.
A beautifully flowering culture can be affected by the following fungal diseases:
- Gray rot - manifests itself in the form of mold on the shoots, followed by blackening of the buds and leaves. To avoid the development of the disease, overflows should be avoided, and the plant should be planted on hills with low groundwater levels. During treatment, the affected parts of the plant are removed, then the entire bush is treated with copper sulfate.
- Powdery mildew - a symptom of the disease is the appearance of a white coating on the leaves. Wet weather provokes the development of the fungus. Powdery mildew should be dealt with by spraying diseased specimens with a fungicidal solution.
Among the pests, the polyphagous ones stand out - the bear, as well as the sucking - aphids. If it is possible to cope with aphids with the help of an insecticide, then it is quite difficult to deal with a soil-dwelling bear. It is necessary to purchase special baits, the layout of which is indicated on the package.
Growing and reproduction of peonies
Acquisition of planting material is not an easy procedure (it is not recommended to purchase random, untested varieties on the market). You should buy standard, balanced delenki, which have 3-5 eyes and a root length of 10-15 cm. You can also buy delenki with 1-2 and 5-6 eyes, but with a small amount.
Delenki of peonies
The medicinal peony (paeonia officinalis) and some varieties of American hybrids can be propagated by root cuttings. Note that it is from non-standard divisions that bushes of good quality are most often obtained, with a completely rejuvenated root system. It is NOT recommended to plant delenki of peonies with an overdeveloped root system.
The eyes in the delineations should be shiny, bright in color: crimson, pink, white. There should be no traces of sunburn, rot on the parcels (it’s not scary if they are somewhat wilted). All rotten areas on the cut must be scraped out or cut out to healthy tissue.
Medicinal peony (Paeonia_officinalis)
