Peony candy stripe: features of reproduction and care
Peonies are unique plants that decorate the flower beds of a large number of areas. A unique representative of this culture is peony Candy stripe. This plant is characterized by universal colors, which allows it to decorate any garden plot.
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Plant propagation
Candy stripe peony is a versatile plant that has a two-color color. Propagation of this crop is most often carried out by dividing the bush. For this purpose, plants are used whose age ranges from 3 to 6 years. Propagation of the crop is carried out in late summer or early autumn. Some gardeners propagate peonies in spring. But, this procedure is quite complicated, and the survival rate is significantly reduced.
To plant the plant, it is recommended to choose an open sunny area. Preparation soil carried out a month before disembarkation. You must first dig a hole, the depth of which is up to 40 centimeters. It contains:
- Garden land
- Humus
- Peat
- river sand
It is recommended that all these components be thoroughly mixed beforehand. To ensure a high level of plant survival, it is recommended to add birch ash, iron sulfate and superphosphate to the hole. Digging up the bush should be done as carefully as possible. The roots can be up to one meter in size.That is why the peony digging procedure should be carried out slowly.
To avoid damage to the root system, it is recommended to dig up the peony using a garden fork. Initially, with their help, a hole of considerable depth is dug around the bush. Next, using two bayonet shovels, you need to pull the bush out of the ground. Next from root system it is necessary to remove the soil mixture and place the flower in the shade for several hours, which will ensure the plasticity of the roots.
The peony root system is divided into parts using a sharp knife. The size of the roots should be from 10 to 15 centimeters.
If there are rotten roots, they must be removed. Before planting the plant, it is recommended to place the roots in the ground for several hours. The cut area must be covered with wood ash. Planting a peony in a hole should be carried out in such a way that the buds are at a distance of 4 centimeters above the surface of the soil.
The peony must be covered with fresh soil taken from the garden. Reproduction of Candy Stripe peony is a fairly simple procedure. If the grower strictly adheres to all the rules, this will ensure good survival of the plant.
Features of care
Peonies characterized by ease of care. That is why anyone can grow them on their own plot. Immediately after planting the plant, it needs abundant watering. After this, this procedure is carried out as the soil dries. The next day after watering, it is recommended to loosen the soil, which will provide oxygen access to the root system.
When early buds appear on a flower, they must be removed. To avoid the appearance of pests, it is recommended to regularly spray the flower.In the second year after transplanting peonies, flower stalks do not appear on them. To ensure high-quality growth and development of the plant, it is recommended to fertilize it.
The most common use of mineral and organic fertilizers is carried out. The first fertilizing must be applied on the third day after planting. Fertilizer application is best done in the spring before the snow melts. The supply of nutrients to the root system of the plant will be carried out along with melt water. It is also recommended to fertilize the plant during the appearance of buds and after flowering. For this purpose, a solution of mullein is used.
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In order to obtain large flowers, before flowering the plant, it is necessary to remove all large buds. Flowers peonies are quite heavy. That is why after flowering they often tend to the ground. In this case, it is recommended to pre-install the supports. If the petals begin to fall from the flowers, then they are removed, which will ensure a neat appearance for the plant.
Autumn care
In the autumn, before frost, it is recommended to remove all shoots. It is recommended to treat the soil around the bush with fungicides. Quite often, flower growers complain about the lack of flowering of peonies. In this case, it is necessary to check the depth of planting of the bush. If it is excessively large, this may cause a lack of flowering.
It is recommended to replant the plant in the autumn. Peony, like any other plants, can be susceptible to various diseases and pests. Gray rot is most often observed on the bush.It appears in most cases in rainy and damp weather. During the course of the disease, the stems suddenly wither. To avoid the appearance of the disease in the spring, the flower is treated with fungicides.
Candy stripe peonies attract with their beauty due to the presence of large inflorescences with crimson stripes. To ensure proper growth and flowering of the crop, it is necessary to properly care for it. For this purpose, gardeners are advised to water the plant, loosen the soil and promptly deal with pests and diseases.
