Peony Raspberry Sunday (Paeonia Raspberry Sundae)
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Peonies are wonderful perennial flowers that gardeners and summer residents love very much. There are many types of such a crop, and breeders continue to develop new varieties. Milk-flowered peony Raspberry Sunday is distinguished by large flowers of rather unusual shades. The plant is unpretentious, but there are some features that are recommended to be known in order for the culture to please in appearance.
Peony Raspberry Sunday (Paeonia Raspberry Sundae) - what is this variety
Peonies are herbaceous plants that are distinguished by beautiful large flowers of various shades. The Raspberry Sunday variety is especially popular with summer residents because of its decorative appearance, ease of care and the ability to easily tolerate various vagaries of nature.
The variety was bred in 1968 in an American nursery. Since then, it has spread all over the world and found its fans even in Russia.
The beginning of flowering of peonies falls on the first ten days of June.
Brief description, characteristic
Raspberry Sunday is a shrub up to 80 cm tall. Differs in rather dense and strong trunks. The leaves are dark green in color, they have a glossy shine. The root system is powerful and highly developed. The buds are large, when opened, they can reach 18 cm in diameter.
The petals in the flowers are pale pink, the smaller ones are creamy yellow. On top is a terry crest of a bright pink hue. The smell is very pleasant, similar to the scent of roses.
The plant is perennial, it can grow in one place for quite a long time. It tolerates winter and frost perfectly. Varietal characteristics appear a couple of years after planting.
Use in landscape design
Designers love to use this peony in the landscape. It looks great with a variety of colors.
For joint plantings, calendula, clematis, irises, daffodils, tulips are suitable.
Often in the garden, plants are planted in one row to divide the site into certain zones.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
The variety has many positive aspects, for which it is so loved by summer residents. The pluses include:
- beautiful appearance,
- grow easily on any soil, especially fertile,
- tolerate frost well,
- do not require special care,
- easily adapt to changing weather conditions,
- after transplanting, the peony begins to develop rapidly.
The negative aspects include various diseases that the bush is susceptible to. Despite its unpretentiousness, the Raspberry sundae peony requires some care.
Growing a flower, how to plant it in open ground
To get a beautiful flowering plant, it is important to follow all planting rules. This process is not complicated; if all the sequences are followed, even a beginner can cope with it.
The main method is planting with root cuttings.Sprouts with single buds and roots are separated from an adult plant. All sections must be sprinkled with charcoal in order to avoid the spread of fungal diseases.
What time is the boarding
The best time to plant is late August or early September. During this time, the young peony Raspberry Sunday adapts to new conditions and will calmly endure the winter.
Location selection
Peony Raspberry Sunday loves bright sunny areas without drafts. The soil should pass moisture well, and it is better to choose the soil with neutral acidity.
The flower buds are large, open gradually
How to prepare the soil and flower for planting
If necessary, river sand can be added to the soil - this will increase its looseness. Peat and humus are also added to increase fertility.
The seedling is cut almost completely, leaving only the root system, which should be pollinated with wood ash.
Planting procedure step by step
Planting a peony is quite simple. It is recommended to do the following:
- Prepare a hole up to 60 cm wide and a pair of shovel bayonets deep.
- Fine gravel is recommended for drainage.
- The soil is poured into the pit, consisting of peat, humus, sand and turf soil.
- A small hole is made in the center, in which I place the roots.
- Gently cover with earth, lightly press down for compaction (the kidneys should be above the ground by a maximum of 3 cm).
At the end of planting, it is required to thoroughly water the future plant and mulch the soil with sawdust.
Planting with seeds (for breeding)
Growing Sunday peonies from seeds is very rare, because it takes a lot of time and attention.
Such a plant will begin to bloom only in the fifth year after planting. In this case, most likely, it will not retain the properties of the mother plant.
Plant care
Peony Raspberry Sunday is a rather unpretentious culture, but some care is still necessary for it. With simple steps, you can achieve good growth and lush flowering.
Watering and feeding
Watering of adult bushes is carried out as needed; irrigation is not required during the rainy season. During the period of bud formation in spring and flower buds closer to autumn, the amount of watering is increased, because the plant needs more moisture.
In spring, peonies will like feeding with ammonium nitrate or urea, and in autumn it is recommended to use complex mineral fertilizers, but without nitrogen content.
Peony bushes are spreading, with a lot of greenery
Mulching and loosening
Loose soil is good for water and air, so it is recommended to periodically loosen around the bushes. There must be a near-stem circle, inside which no other plants are planted.
It is important to remove weeds regularly.
In spring, manure is used as mulch, but not straw or foliage.
Preventive treatment
The plant's wonderful scent attracts many insects, including parasites. To protect the bush, it is recommended to treat it with special agents against pests and fungi. You can buy them in specialized stores.
Peony Blossom Raspberry Sunday
Peony flowers of this variety are very beautiful and emit a wonderful smell. During flowering, it is recommended to pay attention to the plant, then it will delight you with its beautiful appearance for a long time.
The peony has a flowering period of approximately 21 days and begins in early June. The shrub remains decorative throughout the season.
Flowers smell great, smell like a rose
Flowers that have withered are removed from the branches, but it is important not to catch the leaves so that the lateral buds develop better.
What to do if it does not bloom, possible reasons
The absence of flowers in a plant may be due to damage by diseases and parasites, inappropriate soil and conditions for development.
Often, bushes that have not been transplanted for a long time or cut incorrectly do not bloom. It is important to try to identify the cause and eliminate it.
Peonies after flowering
After flowering, the bush is gaining strength before the winter period. In the fall, buds begin to form, from which young plants will grow later.
Transfer
A flower transplant is carried out in the autumn. It is important to prepare a new place, dig a hole of a suitable size.
The bush is removed with a shovel, which is stuck vertically, retreating from the bushes by about 20 cm.No need to try to pull the plant by the stems, it is better to dig it carefully. The plant is placed in a hole, covered with earth.
Pruning and preparing for winter
The bushes are pruned in late autumn to prepare them for the winter season. Shoots are cut almost at the root, leaving small stumps. This must be done before the first frost.
After pruning, you can cover the plant with mulch 20 cm in height for better wintering. However, in general, this type of peony tolerates winter frosts well.
Peony Raspberry Sunday is often used in landscaping because of its beautiful appearance.
Diseases, pests and ways to control them
Peonies are rarely affected by diseases, but with improper care, this is quite possible. The main diseases are gray rot, ring mosaic, rust. You can cope with them with special fungicidal agents, which are used according to the instructions.
The danger to peonies is represented by ants, aphids, thrips. It is possible to get rid of parasites with the help of folk remedies and chemicals (insecticides).
Peony Raspberry Sunday is a beautiful plant that even a beginner can grow. The bushes are unpretentious, but at the same time they will decorate any site. The conditions for growth and development are quite simple to observe, and the cultivation of the plant does not require much time.
