Usually, rhizomes of peonies have been on sale since February, and, having acquired the delica, many gardeners doubt whether it will live to the time of the fall landing. Therefore, they ask themselves: how to plant peonies in spring? And most importantly, how to hold this event.
- The best time for landing
- Is it possible in the spring?
- Choosing a place and weather
- Lighting and temperature
- Soil for planting
- Choosing delenki
- Landing rules
- Pit preparation
- Technology and circuit
- Aftercare
The best time for landing
It is considered that the best time to plant a seedling is autumn: the land is definitely warmed up after the summer, but there is already no steady heat that does not contribute to the rooting of the future bush This flower is able to grow suction roots not only in autumn but also in spring. The main thing is to have time to establish stable warm weather, otherwise the shoots will grow, not allowing the root to take root. If you decide to plant the plant in the spring, then the period when you can plant the peonies is considered to be April.
Is it possible in the spring?
Planting the next bush immediately after thawing of the soil, you risk no morethan when planting in the fall, because often sown in the fall, seedlings that had time to plant buds, freeze or stump out with the wrong cover. Like any other plant, the grown shrub will look depressed for the first time after planting: the quickly appeared shoots will take away the growth energy at the root, therefore the period of rooting of spring seedlings lasts longer.
Choosing a place and weather
Remember that in a shady place a plant will not bloom magnificently. Also, its development will be harmed by landing, close to any structure, since the walls and fences will reflect the heat that is unnecessary for the bushes. Lowland planting, especially with a high groundwater location, also does not lead to abundant ovary buds.
Lighting and temperature
For disembarking delenok it is worth choosing a weakly blown place with penumbra in the afternoon. It is worth planting peonies when the positive weather stays stable already for a couple of days, as the plant may not suffer a sharp temperature drop in spring.
Soil for planting
This plant prefers loamy soil. If the soil in your area is acidic, slaked lime will help make it suitable for planting rhizomes. Also, before planting the plant must provide a good drainage system.
Choosing delenki
Correctly chosen, high-quality planting material is already half of such a thing as a successful spring peony planting. Check with the seller how old the bush was from which the delenka was taken. The best option is to plant peonies from a young bush, up to 7 years: such rhizomes are visually and not thin, and not coarse. At least 4 renewal buds and a pair of adventitious roots are also required. With visible damage to the planting material from such a purchase should be abandoned. On the packaging of the delenka should be marked:
- name and description of the variety;
- the number of delenok;
- landing instructions;
- mark of quality control.
Landing rules
The process of planting pions in open ground and further care for them in the spring is no different from similar activities in the fall.
Pit preparation
The pits for planting future bushes are prepared sufficiently deep, wide and at a distance of at least 1 m. At a depth of about 70 cm a layer of drainage is laid. Then pour a layer of fertilizer and humus, while filling the hole in half. Sprinkle the layers with earth, and at a depth of no more than 10 cm they leave a depression for planting rhizomes.
Technology and circuit
Plant the rhizome so that the occurrence of kidney renewal is 2-3 cm below ground level. Well tamp and spill the ground. Over time, when the soil begins to subside, pour the ground so that the buds are covered.
Aftercare
Further care for the peonies planted in the spring is the same as after the autumn planting. In the first days after planting, the peonies need regular watering: in the spring it helps a lot to take root in the sapling. Also, do not forget to mulch and feed the future bush, given that young bushes need to feed more, because all the power goes to the formation of stems.
Do not be afraid of spring planting peonies.It is necessary to pay due attention to the new tenant of your cottage - and soon he will be guaranteed to thank you.