Planting and growing
Peony "Solange" is recommended to be planted in early spring, if there is no threat of frost, as well as in autumn. The best time to plant bushes is from September to October. The handsome peony is undemanding to planting and further cultivation.
Step-by-step disembarkation process.
Prepare a root hole approximately 55-65 centimeters deep, 35-45 centimeters wide
You should pay attention to the size of the planting material.
Lay drainage at the bottom of the hole with a layer of 13-17 centimeters. Drainage can be: expanded clay, broken brick, crushed stone, stones with a diameter of 1-3 cm.
Pour a layer of sand 4-6 cm thick on top, and 4-6 cm of cow dung mixed in equal shares with the land on the sand
In conclusion, you can lay a small layer of peat with sawdust, ash.
Fill the hole well with water, wait until it is absorbed.
Plant the roots of the bush, cover with soil. Do not deepen the buds more than 10 centimeters into the ground.
Peony is a fairly large bush; it takes a large amount of nutrients from the soil. Therefore, you should not plant it close to other plants, otherwise the "war" of the peony with other flowers can lead to the death of all species.
Stagnant fluid can lead to root death. "Solange" prefers loamy soil, which is good for air permeability. Also, when planting, you need to fertilize the roots.
Watering rules.
Generous watering is required immediately after planting
The first three days, you need to pay attention to the moisture content of the earth, water the bush once every 2 days. Further, the procedure should be shortened.
Be sure to loosen the soil after each watering.
It is best to water more abundantly, but less frequently.
Already well strengthened, an adult bush can "drink" 25-30 liters of water
It is worth remembering this, especially in a hot period.
Subsequent watering should be done only when the top layer of the earth dries up.
At the beginning of autumn, watering must be completely stopped.
Popular varieties of peonies - TOP 10
To keep the garden looking luxurious throughout the season, it is recommended to select plants with different flowering periods. This rule also applies to peonies. The TOP-10 popular varieties include both early and later varieties. Each of these representatives of the genus is good in its own way and is worthy of description and attention of lovers of ornamental plants.
Peony Paula Fey
Hybrid peony plant with semi-double flowers. The variety has an early flowering period. Petals are waxy, slightly corrugated. The bush is compact, with strong stems. Flowers with a diameter of 20 cm, bright pink color with neon tints. The disadvantages include a pungent odor, perceptible even from a distance. The hybrid is considered very viable and easy to care for.
Peony Dress Party
A dwarf hybrid belonging to the novelties of breeding. The flowers are simple in shape, very large, with satin petals of a deep purple-red color and contrasting yellow stamens, when fully dissolved, they acquire a flat shape. The bush has a very decorative, finely cut foliage and has a maximum height of 40-50 cm. The flowering period is early.
Peony Etched Salmon
Terry herb with flowers 16-17 cm in diameter. It emits a pleasant, lemon-like aroma. The petals are slightly corrugated, pink with a coral tint. In the process of flowering, color is lost slowly. The variety has an early-medium flowering period. The bush looks very decorative. Multiple winner of the exhibitions of the American Society of Peony Lovers. Great for single and mixed plantings.
Peony Joker
An unusually beautiful hybrid of a herbaceous variety with bright pink flowers that have a faint aroma. It blooms profusely, but there are no lateral buds. The variety has a medium-early flowering period.A little later, the petals turn pale and acquire a pink border. The aroma is pleasant, sweet, mild. Withstands winter temperatures down to -35 degrees. Prefers to grow in full sun, but tolerates partial shade.
Peony Celebrity
A herbaceous perennial variety with large flowers up to 20 cm in diameter. The buds are double, bright. In the inflorescence, white and crimson petals alternate. The plant emits a strong aroma at the time of flowering. A very bright, beautiful flower that plays the role of a soloist in a flower bed. Flowering time is average. The foliage is openwork and retains its decorative effect until frost.
Peony Gardenia
Herbaceous plant with very large semi-double white flowers up to 22 cm in diameter. Peduncles are stable and do not require support. The variety is characterized by high winter hardiness, due to which the possibilities of its cultivation are significantly expanded. The flowers of this variety resemble a gardenia, which is reflected in the name. The plant blooms in the last decade of July and belongs to the late varieties. Up to 20 inflorescences can bloom on one bush.
Peony Solange
Herbaceous plant with cream-colored flowers with a slight shade of pink, belongs to the late-flowering species. The variety is densely doubled. Large flowers reach a diameter of 18 cm. Flowering occurs in June-July. Excellent winter hardiness, it tolerates temperatures up to -40 degrees. The variety is responsive to organic fertilization. Due to the severity of the inflorescences, it requires the use of a support.
On a note! To obtain large flowers, only one bud should be left on each stem, and the rest should be cut off at an early stage of formation.
Peony Red Magic
Long-lived herbaceous varietal plant. During the flowering period, it is decorated with red fringed flowers with a diameter of 15-17 cm of a spherical shape. The variety is medium-late, abundant and long flowering. This plant is characterized by high frost resistance and disease resistance. Suitable for cutting, singles and group compositions.
Peony Cytheria
The bush grows compact, with medium-sized leaves and sturdy stems. The variety is characterized by mid-early flowering. The flowers are semi-double, cup-shaped, 16 cm in diameter. At the beginning of flowering, the color of the petals is cold pink, later it becomes a warm, pale pink color. The plant has a pungent odor.
On a note! A very famous and popular variety, winner of the gold medal from the American Peony Society.
Peony Old Faithful
Belongs to the group of interspecific hybrids. Double flowers, similar to roses, 20 cm in diameter, with dark red velvety petals. Has a pleasant aroma. Flowering time is average. It blooms for a long time due to the formation of lateral buds. Gold medalist of a specialized exhibition. The variety is considered one of the best landscape varieties.
