Next year the peonies will bloom more than ever.
Many ornamental plants require care not only before or during flowering, but also after.
Peonies are no exception. The bush needs 2 procedures that will ensure more lush flowering next year.
Trimming
1. First, you need to cut off all the dying flowers. It is necessary to cut off not only the bud, but also part of the stem to the first healthy leaf. Thanks to this, the plant will save some of the nutrients, which it will subsequently direct to the formation of new flowers, and will not waste on dying parts.
2. Don't get carried away with pruning. You only need to remove flowers and shoots that are dying, sick or damaged. Healthy leaves and branches should not be removed.
3. Trimming should be done in dry weather. This will reduce the risk of fungal disease. In addition, clean, sharp scissors or pruning shears should be used.
Top dressing
Peonies will need phosphorus-potassium fertilizers after pruning. For example, the bushes can be fed with the following solution: 2 tbsp. superphosphate and 1 tbsp. potassium sulfate per 10 liters of water.
Fertilizer is applied under the root, but before that the soil should be moistened with ordinary water. Up to 5 liters of solution is used for one adult bush.
