How much does an ornamental peony seedling cost? Key points for potting explained

There are many varieties of ornamental peonies, the blooms are relatively large and the colors are very rich. They are not widely distributed in China, and are commonly found in Shaanxi, Henan, Gansu and other regions. The root bark of ornamental peonies has certain medicinal value, so they have been over-dug by people, causing wild resources to continuously decline. Now some regions have carried out trial plantings of ornamental peonies, so how much does a seedling cost? What are the key points for potting?

1. How much does an ornamental peony seedling cost?

The price of ornamental peony seedlings is roughly 2-40 yuan per plant, and is affected by factors such as seedling age, variety, region and purchase quantity, so prices vary somewhat from place to place. For beginners at growing flowers, there is also a trick to choosing the seedling age of ornamental peonies.

For one-year-old ornamental peony seedlings, the growing period is not long, the cultivation cost is not high, and the selling price is not expensive, but beginners should not be greedy for cheapness. Ornamental seedlings of this age require a lot of effort in management, and their adaptability is relatively poor, so there is a good chance they cannot be kept alive. Two- to three-year-old ornamental peony seedlings are more suitable for beginners to grow. Peony seedlings of this age have vigorous vitality, are relatively easy to keep alive, do not require much effort in management, and the price is acceptable. As for four- to five-year-old peony seedlings, there are no drawbacks to growing them, but the price is a bit more expensive.

2. What are the key points for potting ornamental peony seedlings?

1. Root treatment of ornamental peonies

After buying ornamental peony seedlings and bringing them home, if you cannot plant them right away, it is fine to put them in a cool place for one or two days before planting. However, the roots need to be sterilized, because during transport the peony seedlings are in a stuffy, unventilated condition and may be contaminated with mold. Sterilizing at this time can prevent root rot from occurring.

2. Planting method and choice of flower pot

Ornamental peonies can be planted in the open ground or in pots. Open-ground planting is relatively simpler to manage, and the flowering period is also a bit longer. In the early stage, soil should be ridged up and drainage ditches made, and waterlogging must not occur.

For pot planting, choose a flower pot with a relatively larger diameter as soon as possible, so that the peony can obtain sufficient growing space and nutrients. If the flower pot is relatively small, the difficulty of management will increase. A drainage layer must be made at the bottom of the peony pot to prevent waterlogging. This is especially true for large pots used to grow ornamental peony seedlings, because peonies are very afraid of waterlogging. A drainage layer can effectively prevent water accumulating in the pot from making the roots unable to breathe and causing root rot.

3. Soil selection

Growing ornamental peony seedlings requires soil with good air permeability, strong drainage and relative fertility, and the soil should be sterilized before planting.

4. Watering method

Because ornamental peonies are afraid of waterlogging, watering should generally be determined by the moisture level of the soil and the season, applied flexibly, and it is enough to wait until the soil is somewhat dry before watering each time.