As it is correct to replace peonies

As it is correct to replace peonies

It will be useful for each gardener to know the basic rules of change of peonies. Thanks to correctly carried out procedure these flowers will please the owner long time.

Peonies - flowers not only very beautiful, but also surprisingly fragrant. Thanks to these remarkable plants it is possible to decorate also remarkably the giving, and around itself to extend wonderful aromas, and to please relatives with bright original bouquets. Ideal time for change of peonies are early fall. September and the beginning of October is especially good for this purpose.

Before change the bushes need to be prepared carefully. It is for this purpose abundant water peonies: on one bush it is necessary to pour out not less than two buckets of water. In 3-4 hours when the earth properly absorbs water, cut off all leaves and stalks. Leave only short shanks about 15-17 centimeters. Now it is necessary to dig out accurately shanks with roots, together with big lump of the earth.

Carefully pack the dug-out bushes in film or packages and leave for 30 minutes. In 30 minutes exempt roots from film, clean from the earth and separate each bush into several small bushes. Separate roots extremely carefully not to injure obrazovyvayushchiyesya kidney. Lower the turned-out bushes in special solution for 3 hours. For mixing of mortar you need to mix 10 liters of water, 1 tablespoon of salt and 4 grams of potassium permanganate.

It is necessary to prepare the place for landing not less carefully. Remember that peonies very much love the sun and fresh air therefore try to plant them far away from walls, fences and large trees. Before landing dig out pole diameter and 65-70 centimeters in depth. Half fill the turned-out deepening with nutritious weight. For its preparation you need to mix compost with any mineral fertilizer. It is necessary in order that in the future peonies grew strong and powerful. From above powder with the earth on 20 centimeters.

During landing time attentively trace that from kidneys to layer of the earth there were not less than 5 centimeters. Between bushes it is also necessary to leave enough place that peonies could expand in the future (about 1 meter). Within the first year after landing, at once cut off all appearing buds, let bushes increase powerful roots. Otherwise peonies will waste many forces and nutrients. As at peonies the roots leave very deeply the earth, to water it is necessary often and abundant. There will be not enough superficial watering. 

Author: «MirrorInfo» Dream Team


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