The world selection of peonies has changed the second century. At first, the favorites were densely double varieties, then the breeders paid attention to the variety of colors, the size and shape of the bush, and the timing of flowering. The squeak of fashion in recent years is “Japanese” peonies. Anemone-shaped flowers seem simple to us, but in fact they are double, just the middle is densely packed with petals that look like stamens. But first things first.
What description to choose for a charming grassy peony? It is worth starting with the fact that these flowers are quite powerful: the stems are able to rise above the ground by no less than a meter, and the roots are extremely strong in nature and sit tightly in the ground. The flowering of these plants is abundant, with large, large flowers, which are located singly on the stems and emit a rather strong, odorous aroma. Flowers such as pleasing herbaceous peonies are now available in all possible colors: from soft pink and deep purple to unusual yellow and amazing cream.
Varieties of herbaceous peonies of pink, red, yellow flowers: photo, name and description
There are many varieties of herbaceous peonies, so different in their external characteristics that every true esthete will surely choose for himself a type that pleases the connoisseur’s eye.
Thin-leaved and marin-root peonies are almost the largest May flowers. It is good to surround them with the same bright and festive primroses. Scillas, crocuses, pushkinias, corydalis can grow around. They will bloom just in time for the spears of young buds to appear, and disappear altogether when he opens the leaves, and varietal hybrids bloom a little later. Lavender and horned violet manage to join ‘Sarah Bernhardt’.
Although in the usual mind these flowers are primarily associated with rich pink hues, if you see a yellow peony in the catalogs, do not be outraged, this is not a publicity stunt. These also already exist. “Ito hybrids” are a revolutionary “blood mix” of herbaceous and tree-like subspecies. It is worth considering in more detail what varieties are available in the modern world.
And looking ahead, make sure, looking at the photo, how magnificent the grassy peony is in its flowering:
Descriptions of all kinds of herbaceous peonies should begin with a division into appropriate subgroups. Here the possibilities are inexhaustible, since it can be divided according to the type of bud, or according to the characteristic color, and even now there are not only tens, but thousands of species!
Just admire the variety of varieties of various herbaceous varieties of peonies in the photo below:
How to cover everything, and at the same time not get confused? It is possible to conditionally subdivide flowers into such subgroups as terry, semi-double and non-double. They are distinguished by what rows the petals build – non-double are the rarest, terry are lush. Japanese species are very popular, resembling half-closed bowls with a circle of stamens inside. Amenoid, characterized by wide petals under the bottom and shorter inside, gathering into the shape of a ball.
Take your time looking through this selection of photos of herbaceous peonies varieties with their corresponding names, signed under the images:
As mentioned above, the color of the petals is possible in a variety of variations. Of the terry, the bright red in color is the herbaceous peony Diana Parks, which attracts with a deep ruby color. Herbaceous peonies, pink in hue, such as Cytheria or Amabilis, will pleasantly surprise you with dissimilar shades of pink. And if unusual species are to your taste, Bartzella’s grassy sunny yellow peony will meet all expectations. Flower catalogs are full of a huge selection, from which the eyes run wide.
Be sure to come across more than one unique appearance. Red Charm, for example, is one of the most spectacular varieties. Lush domes of scarlet color, reaching 20 cm, look in the sun like torches set on fire and will certainly decorate the garden.
In contrast to them, you can put the pride of domestic selectors – the Katyusha Dubrova variety, a flat water lily, the thinnest petals and an icteric shaggy core, resembling a flown bumblebee. Anastasia, on the other hand, is characterized by a catchy crimson inside, framed by thick feathers of a light ash-pink hue.
Red Spider, or translated from English as “red spider”, got its name for a reason. Long narrow stripes stretch towards the sky in a dense pile from the center, wider petals gather along the edges of the rim. This shrub is undersized, unlike many others, and loves a rocky substrate, sandy or limestone soils. This option will be a highlight in the stock of any gardener.
Look at the photo of the varieties of herbaceous peonies, a brief description of which is given above:
How to plant a herbaceous peony and care tips
Growing herbaceous peony seedlings is perhaps not the easiest thing, but extremely exciting, and certainly rewarding with rich fruits. Some aspects in flowering depend directly on the species, for example, the period and time of flowering. Species peonies are propagated by division and seeds, varietal herbaceous – only by division. But in any case, planting and proper care of herbaceous peonies should be approached equally responsibly.
So how to plant a whimsical grassy peony correctly. It is necessary to know that herbaceous flowers of peonies tolerate transplantation and division more easily in August, when the aerial part no longer grows, and the rhizome develops. The delenka should be a fragment of a rhizome with roots and 3-5 buds. It is also good to plant any herbaceous peony and properly care for it in the open field in early autumn. The roots in this post-vegetation period have become stronger, and are more likely to take root in the ground.
The place for planting grassy peonies must be carefully prepared, because we plant them for many years. It is necessary to dig a hole 50-60 cm deep, fill it with a fertile mixture with the addition of lime and water it well. Delenki are planted so that there is a 3 cm layer of soil above them.
With proper planting and good feeding, peonies can grow in one place for decades.
All kinds of nutrients should not be neglected, this will not only not harm the flower, but will also benefit, providing abundant flowering. The first two years, young plants can not be fed. But from the third you need to start fertilizing. You can get by with fertilizer, which I scatter two or three times in late spring – early summer, then I add ash, superphosphate and potash fertilizers. It’s a good idea to add compost once a year.
Flowers winter well, they do not need to be covered for the winter, it is only worth mulching fresh plantings. The stems will remain intact, do not worry. But at the end of spring, rotting can form, so it is better to cut the leaves and burn them in September to destroy the beginnings of fungal diseases. Enough space should be left for growth, because a different alignment inevitably contributes to all the same diseases. As a preventive measure, you can use a solution of copper sulfate, in the ratio of 5 g of the product per 1 liter of water. Spray the resulting mixture not only on the flower itself, but also on the ground around the shrub.
On the topic of pruning, when cutting the flowers themselves, it is important to try to leave at least half of the stems to avoid weakening the plant. It is worth remembering to make sure that the heaviest buds do not reach the ground and do not fall. In this scenario, you need to make sure that they are supported by supports.
If you set out to plant grassy peonies in late or early spring, then it should be noted that such an undertaking can become problematic in its own way. The buds at this time have already begun to grow actively, and the care necessary for herbaceous peonies will require additional attention.
If the weather is unfavorable, then the seedlings bought in early spring should be immediately planted in pots and placed in a cool (+5 … + 12 ° С) place. In general, even such an idea for the care and self-growing of a herbaceous peony is feasible, it will require additional measures: more soil outside the bush, for additional protection. Do not forget to pour gravel to the bottom of the preliminary hole and sprinkle the plant with fertilizer.
How to plant the selected herbaceous peony for a long time? The catch is not only in planting, you should follow the general recommendations for care: regularly water the seedlings, loosen the soil under the bushes, and also do not forget about top dressing, which was already mentioned above.
And also remember that a place for plants is chosen sunny, without stagnant water. Then it is most likely that new pets will take root perfectly. But in the shade opposite – the flowers will start to hurt and wither very quickly. To avoid this, it is important to avoid growing one planting in one place for more than 10 years.
Needless to say, these flowers will cheer you up and set you in a sunny mood? Seedlings of perennial shrubs will delightfully fit into any landscape, if you make an effort and think ahead, combinations with which other seasonal plants will be appropriate.
In general, breeding these inflorescences brings a lot of pleasure. An activity that will appeal to both beginners in gardening and seasoned masters! In this case, the search for ideal “pets” will remain endless, always full of life with new discoveries of bred and previously inaudible variations. Even from the existing series, it is almost impossible to decide on the award of the title of favorite – after all, they are all so different and in a special way charming, colorful, full of life!