Peony Edulis Superba (Paeonia Edulis Superba)
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Peonies are able to decorate the garden in late spring and early summer. In addition, flower shoots can be used for cutting. Pink-lilac peony buds Edulis Superba attract attention not only for their spectacular appearance, but also for their delicate aroma. Further information on growing crops in the local area.
Peony Edulis Superba: general information
A plant called Edulis Superba (Paeonia Edulis Superba) belongs to the lactic-flowered crop varieties.
Perennial herbaceous shrub reaches a height of 90 centimeters. He has large dissected leaves, a powerful root system. The buds bloom at the end of May. The diameter of the flowers is about 14 centimeters. The petals are painted with a mauve palette.
Peony Edulis Superba
During flowering, a delicate aroma emanates from the bush. Peony Superba is unpretentious in care. Culture will serve as a decoration for the spring garden. Flower shoots can be used as a cutting plant.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
The positive qualities include the following characteristics of the variety:
- beautiful appearance;
- pleasant aroma;
- frost resistance;
- unpretentious care;
- good immunity.
Edulis Superba in landscape design
The negative qualities include a short flowering period.
Peony bushes are planted singly against the background of the lawn, in a group with other plants. The composition of them and phlox, roses, clematis looks beautiful.
Growing a flower
The plant is propagated by root cuttings. They are carefully examined, fragments with signs of disease are discarded.
Planting by root cuttings
The procedure is performed as follows:
- prepare a pit with a depth and diameter of 50 centimeters;
- fill it with fertile soil;
- dig up an adult bush, wash the root system;
- divided into parts;
- delenki are planted, covered with earth.
The length of the planted root should be at least 10-15 centimeters. It should have 2-3 growth buds.
Time and place, preparation
Peonies are planted in open ground in late August or early September. The root circle is watered abundantly, mulched. Under cover in early spring, the buds will quickly begin to grow.
Bushes are planted in a well-lit place. In partial shade and shade, the stems can grow thin, flowers - dim. Groundwater should not come close to the ground surface.
The territory is cleared of garbage, dug up. Peonies are planted in fertile soil. If the soil is depleted, humus, compost, peat are added to it.
The root system is examined. If there are cuts made with a shovel during excavation on it, they should be sprinkled with activated carbon. This is necessary so that pathogenic microorganisms do not appear on the root system.
Planting procedure step by step
Peony bushes are planted as follows:
- Dig holes of 50 x 50 x 50 centimeters.
- Filled with fertile soil.
- The root system is exposed in the middle.
- Fall asleep with soil.
- Water abundantly.
Planting with seeds (for breeding)
Seed propagation is used for breeding work. With this method, all the qualities stated in the description of the peony Edulis Superba may not be transferred.Moreover, this procedure is laborious and time-consuming.
The planted rhizome should have 2-3 growth buds
Plant care
Caring for peonies consists in watering, feeding, removing weeds from the trunk circle, and loosening the soil. The buds that begin to fade are cut off.
Watering and feeding
Irrigation is carried out after the topsoil dries up. At least 10 liters of water are spilled under the bush. In hot weather, the amount of water used is increased.
If peonies are planted in fertile soil, feeding is done once every 2 years.
- Nitrogen substances are introduced in early spring.
- Before flowering - potassium and phosphorus.
- In autumn, the bushes are fed with potassium.
Mulching and loosening
A few days after watering, the soil is loosened. This is necessary so that air can pass more easily to the root system.
To preserve moisture in the soil, the root circle is mulched with peat, sawdust, and cut grass.
Preventive treatment
With improper care, flowers can be affected by pathogenic microorganisms and pests. To prevent their appearance, the bushes are sprayed with insectofungicides before flowering.
The most famous drugs: Mercuran, Karbofos.
Bloom
The peony Edulis Superba grows beautiful mauve buds. During the period of complete dissolution, the diameter of the flowers reaches 14 centimeters.
Blooming peony bud Edulis Superba
In the southern regions, flowering begins at the end of May. In colder areas, the buds begin to bloom in June. Flowering lasts about 2 weeks, then a dormant period begins.
During the formation of buds, peonies are fed with a potassium-phosphorus composition. Fertilizers are applied to moist soil. Faded buds are removed as they reduce the decorative effect of the bushes.
What to do if it does not bloom, possible reasons
With mistakes on the part of the gardener, flowering may not occur. This happens for the following reasons:
- lack of watering;
- excessive soil moisture;
- lack of food;
- the presence of diseases and pests;
- not enough light.
By correcting mistakes made when caring for plants, the gardener will achieve abundant flowering of the bushes.
Peonies after flowering
In summer and autumn, peonies continue to be looked after. This is necessary in order for the culture to bloom profusely and beautifully in the coming season.
- Transfer
Overgrown plants are transplanted in late summer or early autumn. Peonies are dug up, divided into parts, planted in prepared holes. The root circle is watered abundantly.
Overgrown bushes of peonies are divided into parts
- Pruning
The buds that begin to dry are cut off. The entire ground part is removed only in late autumn, after the onset of the first frost. Sharp, disinfected secateurs are used for this.
- Preparing for winter
Peony Edulis Superba is frost-hardy, therefore it does not need a special shelter.
The root circle must be covered with a layer of fallen leaves. Rotting, they will serve as an additional source of power.
Diseases, pests, ways to combat them
Excessive watering of the bushes or heavy rainfall can contribute to the occurrence of fungal diseases. The affected peonies are dug up, the damaged parts are cut off, the plant is treated with a fungicide. Repellents are used against ants.
Ants are the main pests of peonies
Edulis Superba is a flowering peony variety. With properly performed agricultural technology, every season the gardener will be able to admire the pink-purple inflorescences of the culture.
