How to grow peonies? Beginners should pay attention to these care tips

Peony is also called "national beauty and heavenly fragrance" and "flower of wealth and honor." This flower indeed has an air of wealth and elegance, especially when planted in large drifts, when that beauty is even more strongly felt. Peony belongs to the genus Paeonia in the family Paeoniaceae, and is a flowering plant unique to China.

Peony is a herbaceous plant that likes a warm, cool, dry environment with plenty of sunlight. Its flowers come in rose, red-purple, pink or white, and the petals are obovate. The generally suitable growing temperature is 18~25°C. Although everyone is familiar with this flower, there are still some points that beginners who have never grown it need to pay attention to.

1. What kind of soil is most suitable for growing potted peonies?

For growing peonies, choose a loose, fertile, well-drained sandy soil.

2. How should potted peonies be fertilized?

During the growing season, fertilize 1~2 times a week. Before flowering and during the flowering period, water once a day. In winter, when the temperature is low, control the amount of watering and try not to water.

3. How should potted peonies be watered?

Water thoroughly once at the initial planting stage, then water once every 3~4 days. In summer and autumn, control the moisture of the potting soil and follow the principle of not watering until dry.

4. How can vigorous growth of peonies be ensured?

Before the peony blooms, pinch off shriveled buds and leaf buds that are not flower buds. Spent flowers should be cut off immediately so they do not set seed, in order to keep the plant growing vigorously.

5. How can the flowering period of peonies be extended?

During the peony's flowering period, place the pot in a sheltered spot, support the flowering branches with thin wooden sticks, and then maintain sufficient light and moisture. The important thing to note is simply not to spray water onto the flowers.

Peony flowers are not only very beautiful, but can also nourish the blood and liver, and also have a good effect on facial melasma and skin aging. Regularly drinking water infused with peony flowers can also make the complexion rosy and keep one full of energy, and can even reduce menstrual pain and lower blood pressure.