How do you grow peonies? Things to note for beginners growing peonies

The peony is also called "national beauty and heavenly fragrance" and "flower of wealth and honor." This flower truly has an elegant and noble temperament, and when planted in masses, that beauty is even more striking. The peony belongs to the genus Paeonia in the family Paeoniaceae, and is a flowering plant unique to China.

The peony is a herbaceous plant that likes a warm, cool, dry environment with plenty of sunlight. Its flowers come in rose, purplish red, 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, you should choose loose, fertile, well-drained sandy soil.

2. How do you fertilize potted peonies?

During the growing period, 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 at all.

3. How do you water potted peonies?

At the initial stage of planting peonies, water thoroughly once, 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 it is dry.

4. How do you ensure vigorous growth of peonies?

Before the peony blooms, pinch off the shriveled buds and the 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 do you extend the flowering period of peonies?

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 water. The only thing to note is not to spray water on the flowers when misting the plant.

Peony flowers are not only very beautiful, but can also nourish the blood and liver, and have a good effect on facial melasma and skin aging. Drinking water infused with peony flowers regularly can also make the complexion rosy and keep you full of energy, and may even relieve dysentery pain and lower blood pressure.