Peony varieties ito hybrids of yellow flowers

Spherical and hemispherical varieties of terry peonies

In flowers of the spherical and hemispherical type, the outer petals are large and wide. The rest of the petals are less wide and large. Among themselves, these forms differ in the ratio of the width and height of the flower. In spherical ones, the width and height are approximately equal, and the stamens, if any, are covered with petals and are invisible. In hemisphericals, the width is much greater than the height, and the stamens, if any, are clearly visible. At the same time, in the former and in the latter, such a distinct gap between the outer and the rest of the petals, as in the crown and bomb-shaped ones, is not visible. In general, the overall silhouette of the flower is close to a spherical or hemispherical shape.

Terry spherical varieties are considered:

Blush Queen and Glory Alilluyah

Graziella and Dresden Pink

Madame de Verneville and the Memory of Paustovsky

Pink Jazz

Hemispherical:

Ze Mighty Mo and Kansas

The Martian and the Red Comit

New Era and Ophelia

The exotic form is distinguished by an unusual appearance and a combined color of the petals. These varieties of peonies, completely new in shape and color, are usually called dahlia, or chrysanthemum, or cactus and even daisy-like.

According to the terminology of the Clem company selling these varieties, they are referred to as Cactus Dahlia Style.

Varieties of this type originate from the n. Lactic-flowered - (Lact.). They were created by US breeders. The petals of the exotic are completely different: thin and rolled into a tube, curled, with split or jagged edges. In this clear contradiction with the terminology of the company "Clem", since the petals among dahlias and chrysanthemums are completely different and often garden forms of both are classified precisely by the type of petals. The term "exotic" is more acceptable as it can combine these different flower shapes. The color of exotic is heterogeneous: often irregular, with stripes in the center and edges, with spots, sometimes sharply changes during flowering.

Exotic varieties include:

Green Lotus and Green Halo

Candy Stripe and Lois Kelsey

Pink Salutation and Pink Spinners

Advantages and disadvantages

Gardeners distinguish positive and negative sides among the qualities of Ito peonies. Hybrids show high adaptive qualities in many ways.

pros

Ito-pions have more advantages than disadvantages. Proper care allows you to grow full-fledged bushes and observe flowering for several years.

Frost resistant

Peonies are able to tolerate up to -25 degrees, provided additional shelter. Young bushes are covered at -10 degrees.

Unique coloring

Ito-peonies amaze with a variety of shades. Varietal features associated with different colors of buds are appreciated by collectors-flower growers.

Abundant flowering

For a long flowering and an abundance of emerging flowers, Ito-peonies are especially appreciated. The demand for hybrids with an early flowering type is growing every year.

Developed root system

Growth and flowering at a high level is made possible by a developed root system. Thin and dense roots are able to receive maximum nutrients from the soil.

Vegetative breeding method

Peonies can be bred in any way you choose. They root successfully, reproduce by layering and dividing the bushes.

Well-developed kidneys

On the root system of a medium-sized peony, there are always enough buds. They develop according to their own scenario, do not interfere with each other.

Minuses

Of the disadvantages of Ito peonies, gardeners single out only 2. They are associated with the conditions of detention.

Poor heat tolerance

When the temperature rises from +25 degrees, the bushes begin to lose the density of the stems, droop.During such periods, it is necessary to increase the frequency of watering.

The need to comply with the watering regime

Ito's peonies need watering according to the established scheme. At the same time, with a decrease in air temperature, they do not tolerate waterlogging, and with an increase, drought.

How to plant

Coral varieties of peonies are planted in shaded areas where there is protection from direct sunlight. However, in the shade, the stems of peonies tend to stretch, weaken, fall under the weight of blossoming flowers.

Planting rules are the same as for all hybrid peonies.

When planting, you need to pay attention to the distance between the shoots in order to leave them room for development in breadth. In this case, in the 2nd year, the plants will begin to bloom, by the 4th year they will become a decorative decoration of the suburban area

Without a transplant, the bushes grow up to 10 years, then the rhizome must be divided and planted.

Seat selection

It is necessary to plant young shoots in a shady place, with access to sunlight, with protection from the winds. It is best to do this around tall bushes, under spreading trees. When planting close to home, you must observe the distance necessary for the growth and development of the roots. This space is not less than 1.5-2 meters.

Land preparation

Peonies require fertile soil. To improve it, nutrition is introduced. Peonies thrive on loamy soils. If the soil consists of heavy clay, its composition must be improved by adding humus and peat. The soil should be well-drained and loose.

If the soil is heavy in the country, the owner builds a special flower bed, partially replacing the earth cover. To do this, dig a hole up to half a meter deep, remove unsuitable soil, pour a composition of sand, turf, organic fertilizers into the hole in a ratio of 1: 2: 2. Young peony bushes are planted in such pits.

Fertilizer

Fertilizers are applied directly with the planting of young shoots. A mixture of ash, potassium sulfate and superphosphate in equal amounts is poured into the hole, with a total volume of no more than ½ bucket. Then the planted plant is watered with a weak solution of potassium permanganate. Fertilizers must be applied under the bushes of adult plants. To do this, use the purchased complexes in the amount of 80 grams for one season.

Peonies are fed three times per season. The first time - early in the spring, fertilizers are poured into a groove previously dug around the bushes. The second fertilizing with fertilizers is carried out during the formation of buds, the third time - 2 weeks after the end of flowering. A single dose of fertilization is 1 tablespoon per 10 liters of water.

How to plant

New shoots of peonies are planted and planted from late August to mid-October. At this time, the air is cooled to +12 degrees - the most suitable temperature for the formation of suction roots, their growth is important for a good engraftment of young shoots. Bushes are planted in the spring, but in this case, the seedlings can hardly stand the summer heat, do not give flowers.

Planting is carried out in this order:

first, pits are prepared no more than 60 centimeters in depth, with a distance between them of at least 1 meter;
if the soil is very wet, the pits are buried a little more in order to pour the drainage mixture, gravel onto the bottom;
the root is positioned so that the first buds are 5 centimeters below the edge of the fossa

The deep or high position of the buds does not allow the shrub to bloom in the first season;
the root part is carefully covered with soil, excluding the formation of voids, this is important for the nutrition of the roots;
the soil is trampled down, unconsolidated soil is poured around the bush to a height of up to 5 centimeters .. The earthen edging of the bush retains water when watering

Under young peonies, it is necessary to constantly maintain humidity, while preventing overflow of water

The earthen edging of the bush retains water when watering. Under young peonies, it is necessary to constantly maintain humidity, while preventing overflow of water.

Irrigation

It is important to keep the soil moist, especially in spring, during the formation of buds, their flowering.It is necessary to properly irrigate the land under the peonies and in the fall, when the buds of future flowers are laid

Watering is carried out at the rate of 2 buckets of water per bush, so that it sufficiently irrigates the soil in depth, to the very roots. In dry summer, adult peonies need watering once a week.

Mulching

The soil under the bushes of peonies during the dormant period must be mulched. For this, dried grass, straw, sawdust are used. The mixture is poured into the ground in the autumn flower bed when the peonies finish flowering. In the spring, the layer of mulch must be removed to make room for the growth of new shoots.

Growing features

Ito hybrids are represented by unpretentious frost-resistant varieties that a beginner inexperienced gardener can grow. They are pleasing to the eye, complement mixborder compositions, and are also used to create monochrome flower beds.

Root cuttings

The first question that arises before a florist who has decided to grow Ito-hybrid varieties of peonies concerns the method of planting them. Root cuttings is a variant of hybrid breeding, in which part of the rhizome with one root and a growth eye is used for planting.

Cuttings start in July-August. Root cuttings, after cutting off from the main root, must be disinfected by prolonged soaking in a manganese solution. Then the dried cuttings are rolled in charcoal so that a crust forms on the spine. This helps protect the plant from soil contamination.

After processing, the root cutting is planted on loose nutrient soil. Rooted cuttings must be additionally shaded so that they are not damaged by direct sunlight. After two seasons, the rooted cuttings are transplanted to a permanent growth site.

Seeds

Common herbaceous peonies are planted as seeds, although the growing process takes a long time. As for the Ito hybrids, their seeds are hard to find. In addition, seed planting does not guarantee that the flower that is declared on the package will grow in the flower bed. With the seed method of planting, the color of the petals may change. At each stage of growth, irreversible changes occur with the bush.

When planting with seeds, the seedling-greenhouse method is used. First, the seedlings are grown to 15-20 centimeters, then they begin to plant on open ground. It may take 2-3 years to grow seedlings.

What if the plant doesn't bloom?

The result of labor and the embodiment of expectations is the abundant flowering of the bush. Often novice growers are faced with the fact that, subject to the basic rules, the peony does not form buds, but remains a simple green bush for the whole summer.

The reasons why the peony does not bloom:

1. Inappropriate seat. The best option is to plant a peony bush in an open, sunny area. The accumulation of moisture, close flow of groundwater, constant shading, lack of sunlight - a list of why the bush may not bud.
2. Plant age. The root system of hybrid bushes becomes strong enough only in the second year of existence, therefore, one cannot expect flowering from a recently planted bush.
3. Inconsistency of plant parts. This happens when the root part has grown, and little buds are formed. This imbalance does not allow the upper part to gain color and release buds.
4. Frequent transplants and divisions. This option assumes that the owners transplant the bush several times unnecessarily. The adaptation period is superimposed on one another, the bush does not have time to root properly, reacts to processes with stress.
5. Excess nitrogen. If the soil receives an increased amount of nitrogen-containing fertilizers, then the rhizomes that absorb substances give the stem a signal to build up green mass. The process knocks down the natural course of vegetation and inhibits bud formation.
6. Early pre-winter pruning. This is a problem for novice gardeners.They try to fulfill all the prescriptions, start cutting the bushes too early, when the buds have not yet formed, which determine the laying of buds for the next season.

Description of perennial bulbous plant peony

The peony bulbous plant (lat. Paeónia) belongs to the Peony family. The generic scientific name is given by the name of the ancient Greek deity, the repeller of evil, Pean, who was the physician of the Olympian gods. With the help of a plant received from Apollo's mother, Lethe, he healed Hades himself from the wounds inflicted on him by Hercules. Pean coped with the duties of a doctor so well that he aroused the envy of his teacher, the god of healing Asclepius (Aesculapius). The latter decided to poison Pean, but Hades, in gratitude for his healing, turned him into a beautiful flower resembling a huge rose.

It is found in the northern and northeastern regions of the European part of Russia, in the Urals, in the south of Western Siberia. It grows in floodplain and sparse deciduous and mixed forests, along the edges, in taiga meadows, in the mountains.

Herbaceous perennial plant peony up to 1–1.2 m high with a powerful shortened multi-headed rhizome and long fusiform roots. Numerous stems, usually single flowers. The leaves are petiolate, dark green with a double-triple-divided blade, up to 30 cm long and almost the same width. The lobes are lanceolate, of unequal width in different populations.

As you can see in the photo, the flowers of peonies are large (up to 10-12 cm in diameter), with numerous yellow stamens:

The fruits of the peony garden plant are leaflets filled with black large shiny seeds. Blooms in May - June. Seeds ripen in July - early August.

Peony is one of the most popular garden plants; and one glance at it is enough to understand why. It is difficult to find brighter, more showy and lush flowers. In addition, peonies have bright juicy greens and a strong rich aroma. Blooms from May to mid-June.

The bouquets of this plant have always been and will be popular. A special relation to the peony in China, where this flower is very beloved. The interest in peonies has led Chinese breeders to spend many years developing unique varieties.

Below you can see photos, get acquainted with the names and descriptions of the species and varieties of peonies.

Varieties

A large number of varieties of Ito-pions were bred with completely different names, for example, "Scramdidliapshes" or "Fest Erraival". Among them, the best should be noted. Most of them tolerate frost perfectly, therefore they are excellent for the Moscow region.

Hillary

This variety is distinguished by large double flowers, which reach up to 18 centimeters in circumference. At the beginning of flowering, their shade is bright pink, and after that it becomes lighter every day and acquires a pale pink color, which seems yellow from afar. In the very center you can see a cherry "eye". Flowers most often bloom alone and during this time they can change their color several times.

"Lollipop"

This hybrid peony gets its name from its strong resemblance to this multi-colored lollipop. It is distinguished by pale yellow flowers. Their petals all over their surface have small specks of purple and red. The bush is quite large, can grow up to 85 centimeters in height. In addition, he can simultaneously give several lateral flowers at once.

Scarlet Haven

This is a rather rare and even, one might say, unique variety of peonies, which consists of several rows of bright red petals that are velvety. In the very center of the flower there is a ring of yellow stamens, too short. In circumference, they reach 14 centimeters. The Ito-peony bush is quite lush and grows up to 75 centimeters in height. Its foliage is too dense and completely covers all the stems. Only flowers are visible.

"Barcella"

This is the earliest peony, its flowering begins in April and lasts a whole month.The flowers of this beautiful plant are lush with a rather bright yellow color, as well as with small touches of red at the very base. Their diameter reaches 24 centimeters, moreover, they bloom one by one. In addition, they exude a very tasty aroma, and stand for a long time after cutting. The bush grows in height up to 85 centimeters, but its width is much larger.

Kellis Memorial

Gardeners expect these pale yellow peonies to bloom in May. It can last almost a month. The edges of their petals are pale pink, and at the very base - bright cherry. When it completely blooms, it immediately becomes flat. At the same time, its circumference reaches 20 centimeters. The bush grows up to one meter in height. Its decorative leaves can delight everyone until frost, therefore, with their help, they often decorate personal plots.

"Pastel splendor"

Very often this variety is also called pastel splendor. And this is because its flowers have an unusual color - a mixture of lavender, pink, pale yellow, and also cream flowers. In addition, in the very center of the flower, the peony has a small purple speck.

"Yellow Crown"

These lush peonies are distinguished by a very bright yellow color, but their middle is orange, almost red. Their circumference is not so great, only up to 12 centimeters. The height of the bush is up to one meter, moreover, its stems are quite dense and practically do not fall to the ground during flowering. Flowering begins in early May and lasts for three weeks.

"Moning Lilac"

The peony has a semi-double shape with beautiful lilac flowers that have cherry and white stripes. Its leaves are pale green in color. In addition, this variety has a fairly early flowering period.

"Oriental Gold"

There is a debate about this plant among many botanists. Scientists are trying to understand which of the groups they can be attributed to. They are semi-double flowers with a straw color. They are very small in diameter, up to 10 centimeters. The bush grows up to 85 centimeters in height. Flowering begins quite early, in mid-April.

"Border charm"

This name is translated as "border of charm". After all, it is not a very tall bush, up to half a meter in height, while its width is also small. The buds in a circle reach 15 centimeters. Their color is yellow with a red border. Flowering occurs late.

Copper kettle

This terry peony, due to the fact that it consists of a mixture of different shades of yellow, red and orange, seems copper from a distance. It exudes a very faint and delicate aroma. Flowering begins only after 3 years. This variety is resistant to frost, it can withstand up to -42 degrees.

"Magic Mystery Tour"

This variety of peonies is distinguished by orange-peach flowers, which turn pale pink during flowering. Flowering lasts quite a long time, moreover, the bush can give up to 45 buds per season.

Features and description of Ito peonies

The peony is a perennial flowering plant that has been cultivated by gardeners since ancient times. The first mention of the cultivation of such plants dates back more than 2000 years ago. The name of this plant was given in honor of the ancient physician Peone, who became famous for treating the gods themselves. Peonies began to be massively grown in China, where lush flowering bushes could be found everywhere in the gardens. It was on the territory of this country that the most unusual and popular species and varieties of peonies were bred. The Japanese took over the baton in breeding work with peonies. It was the representative of this country who became the creator of the hybrid species of peonies - Ito peonies, after which they are named. This scientist sought to develop a variety of peonies with bright yellow flowers. Before him, no one succeeded. A large number of experiments were carried out and in the end Toichi Ito achieved success - he created a beautiful bush of peonies with lemon-yellow flowers, thanks to the crossing of a tree-like and herbaceous peony.

Work on the breeding of yellow Ito peonies began in 1948, and in 1974 the first varieties of this unique variety of flowers were discovered and described. Until now, the followers of the Japanese scientist Taichi Ito continue the work of their teacher's entire life and breed new varieties of beautiful and bright peonies.

Ito-hybrids of peonies - what is it? In fact, it is a hybrid plant that was obtained by crossing a tree and herbaceous peony. These plants are also called intersectional hybrids, which are more like herbaceous species with small positive changes. All Ito peonies differ from the parent species in a more beautiful and regular flower shape, the abundance of shades of petals is simply striking, abundant and long flowering is also a positive quality of the new species of peonies. According to Ito's reviews, peonies inherited only the best quality of the two main types and became one of the most popular flowers among gardeners.

Description of Ito peonies:

• As noted above, Ito peonies appeared due to the crossing of herbaceous and tree-like representatives of this genus.
• Ito peonies are perennial herbaceous plants that were isolated as a separate subspecies at the end of the 20th century.
• The root system is represented by fleshy stem-like tubers, like tree peonies.
• In height, the bushes of these flowers can reach about 50-100 cm.
• Bushes are formed with dense and strong stems, slightly deviating and bending. A characteristic feature of this type of peonies is that all the stems of the plant partially or completely die off in winter, and grow again in the spring. This feature also belongs to the herbaceous representatives of peonies.
• The stems grow very strongly and quickly to the sides, which makes the bush more lush and beautiful, and also helps to keep the correct shape.
• The stems are densely foliated, very dense and carved, of a dark green hue. In autumn, the leaves of Ito peonies become bright and colorful, some varieties are distinguished by the fact that the foxes do not wither even with the onset of frost.
• The main decoration and dignity of the new species of peonies are flowers that differ markedly from the parent varieties.
• In diameter, some flowers can reach 20 cm, which is very reminiscent of the flowers of tree-like peonies.
• The flowers of Ito peonies also differ in shape: they distinguish between simple, double and semi-double flowers.
• A distinctive feature of flowers is the fact that their size and degree of terry directly depend on the age of the bush. The older the Ito peony bush becomes, the larger and more luxuriant its flowers become. Except, of course, very old copies.
• The imagination and color of the flowers of peonies amazes. There are varieties with red, white, yellow, purple, purple and multicolored flowers. But the contrasting center of the flower or bright strokes on all petals remain the same distinguishing feature. Quite exclusive varieties with chameleon flowers have also been bred, when flowers with yellow, purple, pink petals can bloom on the same bush at the same time.
• The flowering of Ito's peonies is longer and later. Flowers bloom on average for three weeks. In this case, the buds open in turn, the first flower always appears in the center of the bush.
• Flowers and peduncles have good stability, thanks to which the bush does not fall apart during flowering and keeps its shape.
• Many varieties of Ito peonies have a fragrant aroma somewhat reminiscent of citrus fruits.
• Peonies of this species are distinguished by excellent frost resistance. They can do without shelter even in the climatic conditions of Siberia.
• Ito peonies are longer livers than tree and herbaceous species - in one place they can grow for about 18-20 years.

How many peonies bloom: the timing of flowering of different varieties

Studying the data of foreign catalogs or nurseries from other climatic zones, it is important to be aware that under the conditions of our zone, not only the flowering time of peonies can change, but also the quality of flowers (shape and color), and even the height of the plant.You can find out how many peonies of different species and varieties bloom from the table below.

Table "Dates of flowering of some species and varieties of peonies":

Milk-flowered peony varieties (with photo)

The cultivars obtained from the lacto-flowered peony (P. lactiflora) are the most numerous group, the most typical and familiar flowers to us. Usually large, densely doubled. But in this group there are also peonies with all other forms of flowers, most often with a Japanese (anemone) form. Flowering dates are late in comparison with other groups. Varieties of peony lacto-flowered are distinguished by their vitality and longevity. In the future, the reduction of Lact. used when describing varieties of this group.

Hybrid varieties were obtained from interspecific hybridization of herbaceous peonies within the Pion section. There are a lot of such combinations.

Speaking about what kinds of peonies there are, three main groups can be distinguished:

Hybrids between P. lactiflora and P. officinalis (combination of P. lactiflora x P. officinalis or the opposite) or close P. Peregrina.

The most common group of hybrids. Hybrids of this type are attractive, clean, bright pink and red colors. Most of them have a simple and semi-double flower shape, but the terry varieties available are popular and appreciated. They begin to bloom and complete flowering about 1-2 weeks earlier than varieties of P. lacto-flowering. Usually in one place they can successfully grow up to 10-15 years.

Hybrids from P. lactiflora and P. tenuifolia (combination of P. Lactiflora x P. tenuifolia) have a simple flower shape of deep red color, small bush size, delicate, unusual finely dissected leaves. They begin to bloom in our strip from the end of May - the very first days of June.

Hybrids from the p. Lacto-flowered and peonies of the Caucasian species attract the earliest flowering periods, from the end of May. The flowers are simple and double-shaped, with colors ranging from white and creamy yellow to pink.

For example, varieties of milk-flowered peonies Sania Boy, Ballerina are terry with a yellow color.

When describing hybrid peonies, the following notation is used:

• G1 - hybrid item medicinal;
• G2 - hybrid of P. fine-leaved;
• GZ - a hybrid of the item of the Caucasian flora (usually from the item Wittmann or the item Mlokosevich);
• D - an interspecific hybrid, without detailing the parental pair, or when it has not been established, from a different combination or from a combination with several species peonies without certain phenotypic traits.

See how beautiful the milky-flowered peony varieties are in these photos:

Peonies are natural plants. Picturesque and varied.

Among the most popular in Russia:

Early flowering species peonies of the Caucasian flora - Caucasian peony (syn.n. Kavakh)

Peony Mlokosevich

Crimean peony

Peony evading - Maryin root

Thin-leaved peony (P. tenuifolia) with unusual finely dissected (fern-like) leaves.

This group appeared in the 70s. XX century The varieties belonging to this group have phenotypic traits of both. First of all, interesting are the varieties with a stable yellow color, which is absent in herbaceous peonies. They are still not widely spread and insufficiently studied. Although it is quite successfully cultivated in central Russia. They equally have the characteristics of both herbaceous and tree-like peonies.