When is the peony blooming season? An introduction to the latest flowering times
The peony is also known as Jiangli, Licao, and so on. It is a perennial herbaceous plant of the genus Paeonia in the family Paeoniaceae. It is praised by people as the “Flower Fairy” and “Flower Minister,” and is listed as one of the “Six Famous Flowers.” It is also called the “Flower God of May.” Because it has been regarded as the flower of love since ancient times, it is now honored as the representative flower of Qixi Festival. Now let us take a look together at when the peony's blooming season is!
When is the peony blooming season
The original species of the peony has white flowers, while horticultural varieties have rich flower colors, including white, pink, red, purple, yellow, green, black, and bicolor. The blooming season is usually May-June, generally 8-10 days, and in cool weather or in a shaded place it can last half a month. The fruiting season is August.
What is the flower language of the peony
The flower language of the peony is reluctant farewell, hard to part, and unchanging sincerity. In ancient times, when men and women interacted, they gave peonies to each other to express a pledge of affection or the sorrow of parting. Therefore, the peony is also called “Jiangli Cao.” It contains shyness, implies longing, and is a symbol of wealth and beauty.
Factors affecting peony blooming
1. Temperature: In the same region, how early or late the peony blooming season occurs is closely related to spring temperature changes, and temperature can affect the entire flowering process. With a warm spring or a cold spring, the blooming season can differ by 4~5 days or even 10~20 days.
2. Water: Water and rainfall have little effect on the blooming season. Sufficient irrigation before flowering or encountering rainfall helps the peony bloom, with large flowers and vivid colors. But if there is relatively heavy rainfall, the flowers are damaged and wither early. If the soil moisture content is low before flowering, the flowers become smaller, the colors are not vivid, and the blooming season is shortened.
3. Altitude: Altitude can affect changes in temperature, light, and humidity, thereby affecting the blooming season. In general, as altitude increases, the blooming season is delayed. For example, the peony blooming season in Luoyang ended on May 14, while on Baiyun Mountain in nearby Manxian County the peonies had just begun to show color. When the peony blooming season in Pengzhou City, Sichuan, ended, the flowers on nearby Danjing Mountain were just beginning to open. Different altitudes of cultivation sites can be used to extend the viewing period.
4. Light: Light often accompanies temperature and has a major impact on plant growth and development and the blooming season. Insufficient light before flowering can affect flower color and make it less vivid. Strong light during the blooming season, accompanied by rising temperatures, can shorten the blooming season or scorch the flowers. Therefore, setting up a sunshade during the blooming season will extend the peony's blooming season.