The peony flower, also known as the temple spring flower, is a perennial herbaceous root flower. Its leaves are long, narrow and thin, with a deep green sheen. The flowering period of peony flowers is usually concentrated in the two months from April to May, so it has the reputation of "relay peony spit fragrance". This kind of flower is large and colorful, a single flower can even have hundreds of petals, the color is like a cocoon, charming and tranquil complement each other, a flower can fill the whole room with fragrance.
The peony flower is listed as one of the "Top Ten Famous Flowers" because of its unique beauty, and its flower language is also extremely beautiful, so it has been known as the flower of love since ancient times. However, people are familiar with its function mainly because it has the effect of softening the liver and slowing the liver, and is often used as a Chinese medicinal material, so its value is quite high, both appreciative and edible, and it is worthy of being a flower with a prominent position in the hearts of the Chinese people.
The most common method of propagation of peony flowers is through ramification. However, it is not ideal to divide the plants in the spring, as the saying goes, "The spring breeze divides the peony, and it does not bloom when it is old." "This is due to insufficient nutrients. In spring, the root system of the plant absorbs nutrients less efficiently and has no time to differentiate.
Therefore, it is best for flower lovers who want to plant peony flowers to choose mature plants in the spring, slow the seedlings for about a week, and then promote flowering. And if you start growing from seedlings, it is best to start at the end of August. At this time, the activity of the rhizome is at its highest, the temperature is suitable, and the sunlight intensity is relatively soft.
It can absorb large amounts of nutrients and store them until they bloom intensively in April of the following year. The rippling red, like the shyness of a girl, makes it a beautiful look.
For the requirements of the soil, the peony flower is quite picky. It is less resistant to salinization, so when potting at home, it is recommended to choose acidic humus, which is conducive to the growth of the root system.
At the same time, it is necessary to increase the hydrophobicity of the soil, and it is better to pre-bury some granular soil at the bottom of the pot as an overflow layer. Add an appropriate amount of gravel or river sand to the main soil, which can quickly transpire after watering. In addition, to improve soil fertility, some compound fertilizer of chicken manure can be pre-buried in the soil at the beginning. Although the fertility is not strong, the fertilizer effect is long-lasting, and it can continuously release nutrients, ensuring that the rhizomes of peony flowers can absorb nutrients at any time.
Peony flowers are typical long-day plants, so they should be placed outdoors in spring and autumn to receive full sunlight. During the growing process, gradual pruning is essential.
In the initial stage, the basal leaves are removed so that the peony flowers can be pulled up. In the middle stage, pinch the buds to let it grow more side branches. In the later stage, the pruning work should not be slack, and the buds should be thinned to remove the weak and leave the strong to ensure that the peony flowers can bloom in the best state and improve the aesthetics. To accelerate the growth rate, fertile soil and the right amount of fertilization are key.
Peony flowers need fertilization more when differentiating flower buds. During the flowering period, it is also necessary to add phosphorus fertilizer, choose a phosphate fertilizer such as Hua Duoduo No. 2 or potassium dihydrogen phosphate, and fertilize at least twice a month. In general, thin fertilizer application is helpful for the growth of peony flowers, but care should be taken to avoid burning seedlings. The day after fertilization, it is best to rinse once with water to ensure that the peony flowers are about to bloom and stop fertilizing.
April is the blooming season for peony flowers, whose gorgeous flowers are cocoon-like and colorful and charming. It blooms in the summer, and the flower language is "a flower can smoke a room of incense", how can such a beautiful flower not be loved?