Peonies are so beautiful, grow a pot this summer
The beauty of the peony was used by the ancients to signify farewell, parting with spring, parting with an old friend, gifting a single peony branch. I think that only the beauty of the peony can represent the reluctant feeling of parting with an old friend. May and June are the blooming period of peonies, yes, all you friends who love growing flowers, don't blame me for not telling you, the peony that has captured the hearts of countless young men and women is now in its wanton bloom.
Peonies not only have ornamental value but also medicinal value, with more than ten of the most common medicinal combinations. Could it really be that "beautiful flowers also have great efficacy"? So what needs attention in the care of peonies? Only by caring for them well according to the following methods can you make the peony flowers beautifully beautiful!
Peonies are very fond of sunlight, so place them in a spot where they can get sun, letting them fully enjoy the nourishment of sunlight. Especially during the flower bud growth period, sufficient light is needed to promote the development of flower buds; if there is insufficient sunlight, it will only grow leaves and not bloom.
Actually, the nature of the peony is rather fond of drought, but in fact all flowers need necessary water to bloom, and the peony is no exception. The roots of the peony are fleshy roots (which can be understood as roots that rot very easily). If you don't water it, it can't bloom; if you water it too much, its roots rot very easily.
Based on the peony's tendency to rot its roots easily, watering requires special attention. It does not need frequent watering; just keep the soil in a slightly moist state. Before and after blooming is when the water demand is relatively high, and at this time you can water a little more, watering the soil to a moist state. Therefore, if planting in the ground, it is not suitable to choose a low-lying spot; you can pile the soil higher where the peonies are planted, letting the surroundings be slightly lower, which helps water drain away to the surroundings.
Peonies have certain requirements for the acidity and alkalinity of the soil, preferring slightly acidic sandy soil. Sandy soil is to make the peony's root system less prone to root rot. If peonies grow in alkaline soil for a long time, the leaves easily turn yellow and fall off. If the phenomenon of yellowing leaves occurs (on the premise of sufficient sunlight and water), it is very likely caused by the acidity and alkalinity problem of the soil. At this time, calcium phosphate fertilizer can be used to improve the alkalinity of the soil.