How to transplant the peony so as not to damage the plant

Peony is considered one of the most beautiful and oldest flowers on earth. It was cultivated in ancient Greece, China and the Roman Empire, it was used not only as an ornamental plant, but also as a medicinal plant. In Russia, this flower was brought only in the days of Perth 1. At that time only the elite could enjoy the blossom of the beautiful peony, and it was not accessible to a wide range of amateurs. Serious selection of scientists engaged, oddly enough, this will sound, only in the postwar years. Wonderful photos of peony flowers inspire many amateur growers.

Today this fragrant bush is found in almost every garden. Sometimes it grows so much that we involuntarily ask ourselves how to transplant a peony so that it can not be damaged. It will be very a pity if he disappears.

So when do you need to transplant peonies?

There is an opinion that the best time for this is the end of August and September. The pion transplantation during this period is most favorable, since the summer heat has already passed, sometimes there are rains that have a good effect on plants. And most importantly, most flowers that have already faded, at this time there comes a time when the root system grows. Therefore, the transplantation of pions during this period will give the plant a great chance to take root and blossom next year.

There are situations when, for reasons beyond your control, the flower needs to be moved in the spring. How to transplant the pion in this case and can it be done at all without damaging the plant?

Specialists-flower growers assert that this flower grows roots in the spring period - in April and May. And this means that you can transplant your peonies. The spring months are uncomfortable with their unstable weather and lack of free time. And the roots at this time are very fragile, and they are easy to damage. The broken parts do not throw, they can be planted in loose nutritious soil. You will receive in the future new bushes of this flowering plant.

How to transplant a peony in the spring?

If you still had to do it in the spring, if necessary, try to dig a bush with a clod of soil. The more, the better, do not shake the ground. And if possible, do not share the bush, wise flower growers recommend doing it all the same in the fall. And for the transplant, prepare a pit in a new place, add there fertilized soil, compost or mineral fertilizer and immediately put the plant. Do not rub it for long in the air.

In the summer, you will need to pay special attention to your transplanted pet. It is good and abundant to water it. And in order for the plant to take root in a new place, the buds that will appear this summer will have to be cut off. There are cases when the bush grows very poorly and blossoms in a new place, then it will have to be transplanted, but only in the autumn.

How to transplant a peony in the fall?

In the autumn period, the roots of adult pions are divided into several new ones. They are transported to previously prepared pit with well-selected soil. Peonies do not like cramping and neighborhood with woody shrubs that have a developed root system and from which there can be a lot of shade. Next to them is well to plant herbaceous perennials, which will not annoy the flower.

Florists, as a rule, plant bushes, which are 5 years old. Of them, a quality planting material is obtained. The baby should have 3-5 kidneys at the same time, and roots - 15-20 cm. If the latter are longer, they are cut off, and the damaged ones are removed altogether.

The time of the penetration of the flower is very important. With a deep planting, it may not bloom for several years, but with a shallow one, the buds dry up or freeze. Successful transfer to you!