When is the best time to divide peony? How to plant peony to achieve high survival rate

As people's quality of life improves, more and more people like to grow some flowers and plants at home, especially peony flowers, which are deeply loved by people. So when is the best time to divide peony plants? How to plant peony to have a high survival rate? Let's take a look.

When is the best time to divide peony plants?

The time for division is not in spring but in autumn. The temperature in autumn is warmer than that in spring. The wounds of the roots heal faster, the root system grows and develops faster in autumn, and it is easy to store nutrients, which can make the peony grow more vigorously in the spring of the following year. On the contrary, these conditions are not available in spring.

How to plant peony to achieve high survival rate

1. The soil should be relatively fertile, high in terrain, without water accumulation, and the best pH value is 6.5-7.5

2. Transplantation during the autumn dormancy period will allow the plant to survive. Peonies can only grow new roots in autumn. The earlier they are planted, the more developed their root system will be. The plant will have sufficient nutrient supply next year, be drought-resistant, have lush branches and leaves, and have large and bright flowers! The best time to transplant is mid-July of the lunar calendar in the north, and around the Mid-Autumn Festival in the south. Don't go too late, or new roots will not grow without low temperatures.

What should you pay attention to when planting peonies?

1. Peonies like warm, humid, well-ventilated environments. They are cold-resistant, drought-resistant, afraid of waterlogging, and strong light. When watering potted plants, the frequency of watering needs to be controlled.

2. Peony has fleshy roots. When it rains or there is water in the pot, it should be poured out in time to prevent the rhizomes from rotting and deteriorating.

3. Peony is suitable for planting in fertile, loose, well-drained sandy loam, slightly acidic soil, and not in alkaline soil. The peak season for peony growth is spring and summer. At this time, the demand for nutrients is large, so appropriate additional fertilizer should be applied. In winter, peony enters a dormant period, so fertilization and watering should be reduced.