Tree peony in the photo - the sophistication of an oriental garden

Tree peony in the photo - the sophistication of an oriental garden

Peonies are practically in no way inferior to the queens of flowers, roses, in the splendor of their flowering, the sophistication of their aroma and their beauty. But they bloom only once a season, so if you want to keep pleasant memories for the whole winter, capture your tree peony in the photo.

Eastern guest
Tree peonies came to our region from China. Only six species of peonies are considered tree-like due to the special structure of their stems, which do not die off in the winter. These are deciduous shrubs, distinguished by spectacular decorative leaves, large, bright, fragrant flowers with slightly corrugated petals. The tree peony is a unique plant: no shrub can boast such large fragrant flowers, especially in such quantity. The height of this plant can reach 2-2.5 meters. With proper care, plants can live 100 or 200 years; There are cases where tree peonies are even up to 500 years old! Tree peonies grow very slowly, but every year the number of luxurious flowers on the bush increases and over time reaches 30-50, and sometimes hundreds!

Since the tree peony grows slowly and is difficult to reproduce, it still remains exotic for our gardens. But once they see a tree peony in a photo, many lovers try to decorate their area with this beautiful plant.Moreover, today landscape designers have a huge number of hybrids at their disposal, which are distinguished by a variety of shapes and flower colors. So, in addition to graceful simple flowers, there are hybrids of tree peony with an exquisite double or semi-double form.

How to grow tree peony?

  • Tree peony will grow well in a sunny place protected from the wind. Bright sunlight will allow the shrub to bloom more profusely, but under diffuse sunlight the flowers will bloom longer and fade less.
  • It is advisable to drain the soil for tree peony, fertilize it with humus and cultivate it well. The shrub prefers sufficiently moist, alkaline soil.
  • The optimal time for planting tree peony is from August to September.