Potted peonies - features of growing ornamental plants
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Many garden crops grow well at home. It is not difficult to grow peonies in a pot. With proper care, plants will bloom profusely and luxuriantly. To do this, they need to be watered, fed, cut in a timely manner.
Features of the root system of peonies
When growing indoor peonies in a pot, you need to take into account the peculiarities of their root system. Thanks to this, it will be possible to avoid damaging it when manipulating flowers.
Growing peonies in a pot has certain features.
Root system dimensions
The underground part of the peony is formed by a thick tuber. It contains all the necessary substances that are needed for the development of culture. The tuber is formed from adventitious roots of medium thickness. Also, this system includes small suction roots of a white tint. With their help, the flower is saturated with moisture. These fragments die off every year.
Peonies have a sufficiently powerful rhizome, which increases in thickness as the flower grows. The diameter of the twisted roots exceeds 1 cm.At the same time, they can reach 30 cm in length.
Difficulty boarding and transferring
The transplant is performed as the plant grows. In this case, you can encounter certain difficulties. The thin roots of the culture sit firmly in the ground. Therefore, it can be very difficult to pull out a flower without damaging it. To do this, you need to follow a number of important rules.
How does a plant feel in an apartment or on a balcony
The peony is considered a very light-loving culture. It must be placed on a windowsill in the southern or southeastern part of the room. When growing peonies in an apartment with insufficient illumination, you will need to use phytolamps. The plant needs long daylight hours - up to 12-13 hours.
The culture does not tolerate drafts, therefore it is not recommended to place it near an open window. When airing, the flower should be moved to the side. In the warm season, you can put it in the loggia. It is also permissible to grow peonies on the balcony.
Home cultivars
To grow peonies well, you also need to choose the right variety. The best options are miniature species, the height of which is about 30-35 cm: their roots are adapted even for small pots.
When growing peonies at home, you should give preference to these varieties:
- London. This plant is characterized by decorative dense double flowers of a pink-red hue. They have a pleasant scent.
- Moscow. This culture has beautiful ruby red flowers with a slight odor. In this case, the petals of the flower do not fade.
- Oslo. This early variety has beautiful pink flowers with a scarlet tint and a yellow center. The plant is considered a perennial. It has a sweet aroma. The culture is compact in size and is perfect for growing at home.
- Paeonia Rome. This is a low-growing variety of peonies, which is compact in size.The culture is characterized by pink and lilac petals. It can be planted in a pot or vase and used to decorate terraces and balconies.
- Zhu Sha Pan. A beautiful variety of indoor peonies, which are often grown in a pot. The plant is undemanding to care and does not need specific keeping conditions.
Landing rules
For planting a crop to be successful, you need to take into account a number of features. At the same time, it is important to correctly choose the bulbs and container for growing seedlings.
Choice of capacity
To grow peonies at home, you need to choose the right pot. In this case, the size of the plant must be taken into account. It is important to understand that culture needs a large area. A suitable option would be a container with a diameter of 50-60 cm, a depth of 30-40 cm.
Larger varieties will need even more volume. Equally important is the presence of drainage holes at the bottom of the tank. The optimal solution would be pots with a volume of 5 liters.
Preparing seedlings for planting
When buying a seedling, you should carefully study the condition of the stem and root system. There should be no areas of decay or mold on the planting material. If the plant has been damaged due to improper storage, excess fragments should be cut off. This is done with garden shears or pruning shears. It is recommended to make cuts obliquely and sprinkle with wood ash.
When growing peonies at home, it is worth treating them with a solution of potassium permanganate. This tool has disinfecting properties. Before planting, there should be 1-2 buds on the cut. If the eyes do not develop, the stalk must be placed in the refrigerator. When buds are formed, the plant can be planted in the ground.
Before planting the tubers should be treated with a solution of potassium permanganate
Preparation or selection of soil mixture
In order for indoor peonies to develop well, it is recommended to fill the pots with a mixture of soil with the addition of peat. Plants must be planted in a container with a drainage layer. Thanks to this, it is possible to avoid stagnation of water, which provokes rotting of the roots.
Step-by-step instructions for planting in a pot
To plant a crop correctly, it is worth doing the following:
- Place the tuber perpendicular to the wet soil. When choosing its location, it is important to ensure that the kidneys are directed upward.
- The flower reacts negatively to constant transplants. Therefore, it is not recommended to use too small containers for planting.
- Sprinkle the plant with soil from above and water it abundantly.
Planting peonies in a pot requires a number of conditions.
What conditions must be observed when caring for a decorative peony
For a culture to grow and develop normally, it needs to create suitable conditions.
Temperature
In conditions of elevated temperatures, root formation of the culture suffers. It can be restored at temperatures of + 10 ... + 15 ° C. In winter, the flower should be kept at a temperature of + 5 ... + 8 ° C.
Watering and humidity
The plant needs regular watering. The soil should be moistened when the top layer of the soil dries out. At the end of summer, the volume of the injected water must be reduced.
Peonies need timely watering
Lighting
In order for peonies to bloom profusely, they need the lightest place in the apartment. The best option would be the southern part of the room. If there is not enough lighting, phytolamps should be used. This helps to achieve the active development of culture.
Top dressing
When growing peonies in a pot, there is a risk of rapid depletion of the soil. Therefore, the flower must be systematically fed. This manipulation should be carried out in 3 stages:
- to enhance growth, nitrogen-potassium agents are used;
- at the stage of budding, phosphorus and potassium are used;
- Phosphorus is added again after 14 days.
Features of care during the rest period
With the onset of winter it is recommended to reduce the amount of watering. In this case, the pot with a flower should be moved to a cooler and less lit place. This helps to avoid the start of the growing season.
Is it possible to plant a indoor peony on the street
To plant peonies in open soil, they need to be prepared in a certain way for this. In the fall, the plant must be placed in a pot and provide rest. With the arrival of spring, you need to dig in the bush directly with the container, and at the end of August - move it into the ground.
After the appropriate preparatory work, the indoor peony can be planted outside.
Growing peonies in a pot has a number of features. Thanks to the observance of the recommendations of experts, it is possible to obtain a strong and healthy plant, and to achieve lush flowering at home.
