Description and cultivation of peonies "Diana Parks"

Description

The flower is herbaceous, terry, its shape resembles a rose, and due to the folding of the petals in the center, it seems that it has several tops. The bright, dark red color is mesmerizing, not leaving indifferent even the most fastidious flower growers.

Consider a more detailed description of the ornamental shrub.

• The flowering period of the presented variety is early.
• Has a weak, but rather delicate aroma.
• The flowers of the plant are large, with a diameter of 14-17 centimeters. The bright red, double flower will delight the eye even in the bright sun. Sometimes a slight lilac ebb is visible.
• The buds themselves on the bush appear in early summer, bloom for a long time, smell nice.
• The lush bush has a height of 80-100 centimeters.
• The shoots of this variety, unfortunately, are not very strong. This is caused by the heaviness of the large buds of the plant. But in order to avoid breaking off the stems, it is enough just to tie up the bush during flowering.
• The foliage is dark green, openwork-like. There is a lot of it, the plant looks lush and airy. Remains unchanged, bright green until late autumn.
• The "Carol" species is quite hardy in cold weather. Doesn't need shelter for the winter.
• It can live in one place for tens of years.
• It can withstand any weather conditions: heavy rain, intense heat.

Agricultural technology varieties - rules of care and cultivation

Repaired varieties prefer medium and light loams with a significant moisture reserve. The best water in terms of its fine structure is the melt water left after the snow melts.

What you need to know about watering

Raspberries planted under mulch practically do not need watering. The melt water supply is consumed sparingly and does not evaporate. Watering is necessary only in case of dry weather during the period of setting and pouring berries.

Experienced gardeners recommend avoiding sprinkling. The best way is drip irrigation, it can be replaced by using an old hose with small punctures or notches. According to numerous reviews and descriptions, it is quite enough to lay the hose with a weak stream of water for 1-2 hours along the row. At the same time, the soil will be saturated with moisture to the required depth: 30-40 cm.

Pruning bushes - rules and prejudices

The elite large-fruited Red Guard has an essential agricultural technique. Unlike most remontant raspberry varieties, it is recommended to remove the fruiting branches in early spring - the bush enters the winter with tall shoots that contribute to snow retention.

During the entire growing season, young shoots (the so-called "nettles") are removed if there is no purpose to grow them for planting material. To form plantings and maintain the optimal density, 15-20 shoots are left per 1 running meter (depending on the row spacing).

During the season, they carry out sanitary cleaning of the raspberry tree to remove weak, sick and thickening branches.

What you need to know about feeding

Root nutrition of raspberries is mainly carried out by planting in prepared soil and nutrients obtained from mulch overheating. Since plant residues do not decompose immediately, watering with a nutrient solution is useful in late spring:

• 2 tablespoons of urea;
• 1/2 cup ash;
• 10 liters of water.

Solution consumption - 5 liters. per 1 running meter of a row. After feeding, it is necessary to carry out high-quality watering of raspberries to prevent burns of the root system.

Preparing for winter

Raspberry Red Guard - a frost-resistant variety that does not require special preparation for the winter period. Experienced summer residents advise tying tall shoots in bunches to prevent damage to the planting under the mass of snow.Despite the fact that all shoots are cut flush with the ground in spring, damage to the bush reduces the yield and endurance of the plant as a whole.

Transplanting an adult bush

It is advisable not to do a transplant of a healthy bush without visible problems at all. But if necessary, the bush is transplanted in the spring or in August-September with a lump of earth or the transplant is combined with the division and reproduction of the bush.

For a non-traumatic plant transplant, an annular ditch of the largest possible diameter is dug (at least 10-15 centimeters from the projection of the crown), the bush is gently lifted from several sides onto shovels or a sheet of metal is started up under it with the help of a tunnel and an annular ditch (a snow shovel is suitable), which the plant is transported to a new location. Planting is done according to the same rules as an ordinary seedling.

Common species of perennials

Since there are so many varieties of perennial asters (and this variety is easy to see in the photo), experts suggest dividing bush flowers into several types. It is the specific characteristics that will help an inexperienced grower to quickly determine the type of flower, because they take into account the flowering time, plant height and growing conditions.

The most popular types of perennial bush asters in Russia will be listed below.

Alpine

The Alpine group of asters most of all loves the sun and perfectly tolerates even severe frosts. The inflorescences of these plants are single large baskets, the diameter of which is 2-6 cm.

Alpine varieties begin to bloom in the second year after planting. They belong to spring flowers, that is, early flowering dates - from May to June. As a rule, these plants are not tall - about 30 cm. A distinctive feature is a very lush flowering, inflorescences similar to daisies. The flowering period is approximately 30 days.

Italian

Italian aster is a representative of the summer subspecies of flowers. This is a taller perennial, reaching 60 cm and blooming from July to late August. The inflorescences of these asters are collected in thyroid baskets with a diameter of about 4 cm.

In all varieties of the Italian aster species, the inflorescences are painted in lilac-blue shades. The seeds of these plants ripen at the end of September.

Bessarabskaya

Another summer flower, the height of the bushes of which can reach 75-80 cm. There are many inflorescences on the bush, all of them are painted in shades of lilac. It is easy to recognize this species by the dark brown center of the inflorescence.

New English

The New England aster is often called American, it is a shrub from the autumn group. Baskets of such varieties open in September and delight with lush flowering throughout the fall. Autumn frosts are not dangerous for the New England aster, its flowering can continue even under snow.

The standard, highly branched stems of New England varieties can grow up to two meters. The inflorescences are large, about 4 cm in diameter, 25-40 flowers in large clusters.

New Belgian (Virginian)

The height of the perennial bushes can vary greatly depending on the variety, and varies from 40 to 150 cm. The stems of this aster are vigorous, lignified, undisturbed. The inflorescences are collected in panicles, their average diameter is about 2 cm.

The color of the New Belgian aster is predominantly pink-purple. The species blooms in September. A feature is a very dense arrangement of inflorescences, between which foliage is practically invisible.

Bush

In bush asters, the stems are soft, pubescent, reaching a height of 50 cm. Inflorescences with a diameter of about 3 cm are scattered over the entire surface of the bush, their shape is sparsely scutellum.

In the group of shrubby perennial asters, there are also creeping varieties. The dwarf variety can be used as a ground cover.

Ageratoid

Photos and names of ageratous varieties of perennial bush asters are less popular, because these plants are not so much decorative as they are medicinal. The stems of such flowers are straight, smooth, growing up to 100 cm. The inflorescences are colored in a blue tint, small, collected in shields.

For medicinal purposes, all parts of the ageratoid aster are used: stems, leaves and flowers.

Spherical

Perennial spherical aster is distinguished by the shape of a bush, which is a perfectly regular ball. The height of this plant is average - about 40-50 cm. The inflorescences are medium-sized, but there are a lot of them on the shoots. The flowers of the spherical aster are pink, and the middle is small and yellow in color.

Terry

In terry varieties of perennials, the inflorescences are very thick, at times, they resemble variegated balls. The structure of the flower is complex, the reed petals are arranged in several rows. The color of asters can be different.

Heather

Heather aster differs from other species in the structure of the inflorescences and the appearance of the bush. The shoots of this plant tend to the ground, and the bushes are in the shape of a pyramid. The height of the bushes is decent - about a meter. Inflorescences bloom in September.

The flowers of the heather aster themselves are small, but their abundance creates the feeling of a solid carpet. Flowers are painted in light shades (white, pink). Most of all, this type of perennial is suitable for growing in parks and squares, decorating gardens.

Tatarskaya

Another medicinal plant is the perennial Tatar aster. The bushes of this flower grow up to one and a half meters, its inflorescences are small, pale pink or dull blue.

A distinctive feature is a large bright yellow center, which gives the shrub a decorative effect. Tatar aster loves moisture and coolness; in nature, the flower grows along the banks of reservoirs and on forest edges.

Forms of flowers of herbaceous peonies

In the current assortment, 6 groups of peonies are distinguished according to the flower shape: simple, semi-double, Japanese, anemone, double and exotic.

The gradation of peonies according to flower shapes is conditional. Many flowers, in their development from flowering to the beginning of wilting, significantly change their shape, remaining attractive. In such cases, the description indicates the shape of the period of the greatest decorative effect of the flower.

Some varieties noticeably change the shape of their flowers, depending on the specific climatic conditions of the year. Accordingly, flowers of the same variety may look different in different climatic zones. For the latter reason, there are discrepancies in the description of foreign varieties with their appearance in our conditions. Other varieties initially have characteristics of different shapes and do not fit into the classification we are using. In this case, the name "terry" is used without further clarification, or through the dash indicate those forms that the flower can take.

Table "Main characteristics of flower forms of species and varieties of herbaceous peonies":