When planting peonies, take care of the correct location

2023-09-21T08:19:18.486Z

Highlights: When they bloom, the whole garden shines: peonies. If you want to plant the flower, you should make sure that it is in a sunny location. To avoid waterlogging, the soil should be nice and well-drained. It is best to prepare the bed with mature compost or well-rotted manure. Prune the plants in the fall once the foliage has died and provide them with supports to prevent them bending over so easily. The peony is a plant that blooms particularly enchantingly in spring.

Status: 21.09.2023, 10:00 a.m.

By: Yannik Lurz

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When they bloom, the whole garden shines: peonies. If you want to plant the flower, you should make sure that it is in a sunny location and avoid waterlogging.

The peony: a plant that blooms particularly enchantingly in spring. Its magnificent flowers give every garden an elegant and romantic atmosphere. In this article, we will show you how easy it is to plant peonies and care for them so that they form a lot of buds.

Planting peonies: tips for the perfect location

For peonies, make sure they are in a rather sunny location, otherwise they will be rotten to flower. © Karina Hessland/IMAGO

Before you start planting, you should carefully choose the site. Peonies need a lot of light, so the chosen place should be as sunny as possible. A semi-shaded spot can also be fine, as long as there is still enough light to get through to the peonies. To avoid waterlogging, the soil should be nice and well-drained.

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It is best to prepare the bed with mature compost or well-rotted manure. This ensures the supply of nutrients to the plants.

Planting peonies: step-by-step instructions

Are you planning to plant peonies? With our step-by-step instructions, you have a good chance of seeing lush flowers. To do this, it is best to choose a time in the fall.

Caring for peonies: tips for healthy plants and magnificent flowers

Caring for peonies is relatively straightforward. But there are a few things you should pay attention to:

Watering: During the growing season, you should make sure that the soil is evenly moist, but not waterlogged. Be sure to avoid waterlogging in the bed.
Fertilize: Fertilize your peonies in the spring and after flowering with a phosphorus-rich fertilizer.
Support: Since the flowers can become heavy, it is advisable to provide the plants with supports. This prevents the plants from bending over so easily.
Pruning: Prune the plants in the fall once the foliage has died.

This article was created with the help of machines and carefully reviewed by editor Yannik Lurz before publication.

Source: merkur

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