Peonies American bush colour mix 1 g

General characterisation of the peony:

The garden peony (Callistephus chinensis) is also considered to be a member of the peony family (Asteraceae). It is one of the most popular and beloved flowers, a spectacular ornamental plant, the subject of many songs and carols, since it was long believed to bloom in autumn and to bring with it a little bit of autumn, of passing away. Nowadays, this tendency has been reversed, as there are many species of autumn roses that begin to bloom in early summer and continue to delight us with their beauty until late autumn.

Characteristics of the American bush colour mix variety:

A branched-stemmed variety with large flowers. It has a long branching, spreading, large flowering habit and is showy in larger patches of colour when planted in flowerbeds and borders. Popular as a permanent cut flower. Do not plant after itself to reduce the risk of fusarium infection.

Cultivation of the peony:

Seed sowing:

Because the plant can be propagated from seed, grow seedlings in a greenhouse or hotbed in early spring and plant outdoors to produce strong, hardy seedlings. Start pre-growing before the last frosts. Seeds do not need to be sown densely, as they will need space as soon as the plant starts to grow. Cover the soil thinly and water moderately. After a week the seeds will germinate, provide them with adequate light, temperatures of around 15 degrees and water as needed. The peonies will shed their seeds after flowering and can be transplanted.

When sowing the seeds in the open ground, make a cane in well-prepared and nutrient-rich soil, twenty to thirty centimetres apart, scatter the seeds in the cane and water while the cane is still in the soil. This is necessary for faster germination. Cover with soil and keep the soil moist. When the plant is properly developed, plant the seedlings in their final position, thinning them out continuously.

Permanent planting:

Plant peony seedlings in their permanent location around mid-May, when they have reached the right size.

Flowering:

August-September flowering.