1. Planting

Choose a sunny, water-free place, preferably a sunny slope, with fertile, well-drained sandy loam. Before planting, the soil should be plowed deeply. The planting pit should be appropriately large. The peony roots should be placed in the hole and stretched vertically, and the roots should not be punched. Planting should not be too deep, it is better to just bury the roots. There are generally fewer potted plants.

2． Light and Temperature

Sufficient sunshine is more beneficial to its growth, but it cannot tolerate exposure to the scorching sun in summer. If the temperature is above 25°C, the plant will become dormant. The optimum temperature for flowering is 17-20℃, but it must be treated at a low temperature of 1-10℃ for 2-3 months before flowering. The minimum ability to withstand a low temperature of - 30℃, but in the cold northern regions, appropriate cold protection measures must be taken in winter to avoid freezing damage. The hot and humid weather in the south is extremely unfavorable to the growth of peonies. Therefore, peonies cultivated in the south need to be given specific environmental conditions in order to enjoy the beautiful peonies.

3． Watering and fertilizing

Water twice before planting. Fill it with water once before winter to ensure it survives the winter safely. After the beginning of spring, water will be provided depending on the dryness and moisture of the soil, but do not overwater. Fertilizer is generally applied three times throughout the year. The first time is pre-flowering fertilizer, which is a quick-acting fertilizer to promote the flowers to bloom well. The second time is post-flowering fertilizer, and the first topdressing is organic liquid fertilizer. The third time is autumn and winter fertilizer, mainly basal fertilizer, to promote growth in the following spring. In addition, pay attention to cultivating and weeding. If there are no weeds, shallow plowing can be done to loosen the soil.

4. Plastic pruning

Pick the flowers and prune branches promptly after the flowers fade, and cut them according to the tree’s natural growth and the desired tree shape. At the same time, apply callus antiseptic film on the pruning opening to protect the wound and prevent the invasion and infection of bacteria. If you want the plant to be low and have dense clusters of flowers, the short cut should be heavier to inhibit branch expansion and root tillering. Generally, it is appropriate to retain 5 to 6 branches per plant.

5． Flowering period control

Potted peonies can bloom during the Spring Festival through winter flowering treatment. The method is to select strong peony varieties with full scale buds (such as Zhaofen, Luoyanghong, Shengdanlu, Gejinzi) 60 days before the Spring Festival. , Zhushalei, Dazihuhong, Mokui, Oolong Pengsheng, etc.), take them out with soil, try to avoid damaging the roots, dry them in a cool place for 12 to 13 days, pot them, and perform shaping and pruning, leaving 10 for each plant. For branches with full terminal buds, leave the terminal buds on and remove the remaining buds. When potting, the size of the pot should match the plant to achieve a satisfactory plant shape. After watering thoroughly, manage normally. 50 to 60 days before the Spring Festival, move it into a greenhouse at about 10°C and spray water 2 to 3 times a day to keep the basin moist. When the scale buds swell, gradually heat up to 25-30°C, and the night temperature should not be lower than 15°C, so that flowers can be seen during the Spring Festival.