How to distinguish tree peony from herbaceous peony

The tree peony and the herbaceous peony have already blossomed and have entered the dormant period, but many flower friends are always confused about the tree peony and the herbaceous peony. Many people mistake the herbaceous peony for the tree peony, below we will learn the differences between the two plants in several ways with the specification

Tree Peony and herbaceous peony flowering is very similar, just look at the flower is difficult to distinguish tree peony or herbaceous peony, but if we look at the leaves and branches that it is very easy to distinguish.

The difference between tree Peony and herbaceous Peony

1. Twigs are different

Tree Peony flowers are woody flowers, what is woody branches like branches, lignified, and herbaceous peony is herbaceous flowers, herbaceous flowers are not like wood branches of lignified branches.

So we can tell the difference by looking at the branches of tree peony and herbaceous peony.

As can be seen in the picture above, the branches of the tree peony are relatively hard and thick, woody. The branches of Paeonia Lactiflora Pall. This is relatively fine, there is no obvious trunk.

2, leaves different

in addition to branches can be identified, through the observation of leaves can also be identified tree peony and herbaceous peony.

As can be seen above, the tree peony leaves are like duck feet, with a split at the Front 1 / 3, while the herbaceous peony leaves are completely split like chicken feet.

This point is easy to distinguish, when you see the leaves long more like a duck’s paw, then it is tree peony, if the leaves long like chicken feet, it is herbaceous peony.

3. Winter is different

Tree Peony is a deciduous Shrub, and herbaceous peony is perennial flowers, so in the autumn and winter season, tree peony and herbaceous peony state is completely different.

After the fall and winter peony leaves, it is a bare pole, like the picture below.

In autumn and winter, the above ground part of the tree peony will wither, not see branches at all, sometimes near the surface of the soil will see red buds, these buds will grow in spring, flowering.

4. Florescence is different

Tree Peony and herbaceous peony flowering period is also different, relatively speaking, tree peony flowering earlier, in March or April, and herbaceous peony flowering is much later, only in May or June.

Learn the management technique of tree peony in summer

Peony is Ranunculaceae, Paeonia plants, for the perennial deciduous shrubs. Stem up to 2 m tall; branches short and thick. Leaves usually twice trifoliate, occasionally 3-foliolate near Apex; Terminal Leaflets broadly ovate, surface green, glabrous, abaxially Pale Green, sometimes white-pink, lateral leaflets narrowly ovate or oblong-ovate, Petiole 5-11 cm long, and Leaf axis are glabrous. Flowers Solitary; Bracts 5, Oblong; sepals 5, Green, broadly ovate, petals 5 or double, rose, red-purple, pink-white, usually highly variable, obovate, apex irregularly undulate; anthers Oblong, 4 mm long; Disk leathery, cup-shaped, purple-red; carpels 5, sparse more, densely pilose. Something something oblong, densely covered with Yellowish Brown bristles. Flowering May; fruiting June.

Beautiful flowers, , romantic chic, magnificent, known as the "King of flowers" reputation. In the cultivated type, mainly according to the flower color, peony varieties can be divided into hundreds of varieties, color is also many, to yellow, green, red, deep red, silver red as the top grade, especially yellow, green for your.

The peony flower is big and colourful, the variety is various. Some varieties of flowers, sepals, stamens, pistil development normal, such as "lotus-like" , "Feng Danbai" and so on, but some varieties of male, pistil petalization or degeneration, the formation of a beautiful shape of flowers, colorful flowers. According to the number of petal layers, flowers are traditionally divided into: single-petal layer class, double-petal layer class, thousand-petal layer class. In these three categories, and depending on the characteristics of flowers are divided into: sunflower-type, lotus-type, rose-type, hemisphere-type, crown-type, hydrangea-type traditionally crown-type and hydrangea-type referred to as the building six flower types.

This classification method can directly reflect the variety of flower morphology. After years of on-the-spot observation and anatomical observation of the peony flowers, the experts and scholars concerned, together with the scientific researchers in the peony producing area, combined with the traditional classification method, have found out the evolution law of the flower type and the flower composition, the new flower types are divided into single petal type, Lotus type, chrysanthemum type, rose type, melaleuca type, Tuogui type, gold ring type, crown type, hydrangea type and balcony type.

Management of peony flowers in summer: watering good spring water

In order to avoid premature germination of peony, the harm of late frost and spring cold, it is suggested to water early spring, Delay Germination, and improve flowering quality.

Management of peony flowers in summer: reasonable pruning

When pruning peonies, all the new soil buds should be cut clean, and the new and corrected crown branches can be kept. Why do so, because the soil bud will consume a lot of nutrients, seriously affect the quality of flowers and flower bud differentiation.

Management of peony flowers in summer: Fertilization after flowering

Peony General to apply three times a year, respectively into the autumn after the Basal Fertilizer, in early spring before flowering, as well as after the mid-spring fertilizer. Peony after flowering, before the fertilizer has been used up, then add a phosphate-based compound fertilizer, will ensure peony growth more luxuriant.

Summer Management of Peony Flowers: Shading at flowering stage

Many people will say, peony is not like the light of it? Why do we need shade? Shading can effectively prevent the peony from exposure to the sun, you know many people raise the peony short flowering period, this is it, so remember to do a good job shading, can more effectively keep flowers fresh 

How to manage tree peonies in summer

Tree Peony is a traditional flower of our country. It elegant, National Color Tianxiang, known as the "King of flowers" , is the Chinese people in the mind of the "national flower.

Peony for deciduous small shrubs, like cool fear of heat, like wet, like light, slightly shade-resistant. The flowering period of peony is usually mid-to-late April in Central Plain area, and later in cold area, sometimes to June. After anthesis, the growth and development of Paeonia SUFFRUTICOSA has entered another very important stage. The Flower Bud differentiation of Paeonia Suffruticosa, from the middle and late May to the middle of June, from the south to the north, began one after another, and generally lasted until November in 10.

Summer is the key period of nutrition accumulation and flower bud differentiation of Peony Growth and development, and is also the period of disease, insect, weed, drought and flood. Therefore, strengthening the scientific management of Peony in summer is beneficial to the healthy growth and good development of peony.

The main objective of peony management in summer is to protect leaves and root, to promote growth and to promote flower bud differentiation. The main technologies are as follows:

Diseases and insect pests control summer high temperature and high humidity, diseases and insect damage is more serious, mainly leaf diseases and eating pests. In order to prevent and control diseases and insect pests, the principle of combining prevention with control should be adhered to, so as to ensure a longer period of photosynthesis and improve the physiological activity of root system. The specific measures are:

Spraying foliar protectant

About 2 weeks after flowering, the leaves were sprayed with 0.5% lime bordeaux mixture to prevent the infection of the pathogen. The general effect can last about two weeks, continuous spray 2 times. The dosage is about 100 kg per mu.

Fungicide spray

7 In August, the fungicides such as tobrazine, Carbendazim, chlorothalonil and Triadimefon were applied 4 times, and generally once every 10 days.

Pest control

Can Combine to spray fungicide, in the liquid insecticide such as pyrethroid insecticide, Omethoate, etc. , to control eating pests.

Drainage is one of the important measures of the Peony Tube, and in some areas, drought often occurs, so irrigation should be done in time. Specific measures for drainage are as follows:

Make preparations for waterlogging prevention conscientiously

Before entering the rainy season, it is necessary to repair the drainage ditch in the field. Low-lying areas, the Peony Garden (Pu) around the flood cofferdam to prevent heavy rain when the inflow of external ground. Large planting areas should be provided with drainage pumps for emergency use.

Timely drainage

If the storm water, immediately after the organization of force, rapid drainage. It can also accelerate the water loss of plough layer by deep tillage or increasing the times of tillage.

It can eliminate the underground lamination and effectively eliminate the soil gravity water

Some peony ornamental garden as a result of mechanical extrusion in the process of capital construction, forming a solid layer of underground slab. Plowing layer water can make peony rotten roots, often lead to peony "autumn hair" , the heavy ones lead to large areas of peony withered. The utility model can dig deeper drainage ditches in the fields or drill holes between the rows to facilitate drainage. Poor drainage is one of the important reasons for peony "degeneration" in rainy areas.

Scientific fertilization and adequate supply of fertilizer and water are the basis of good growth and development of peony in summer. For the gardens lacking fertilizer, multi-element compound fertilizer (2:2:1 or 2:1:1) should be applied to the NPK rating, 15 ~ 20 kg per mu, and water should be poured in time after hole application. Conditional can be applied at the same time outside the root topdressing, such as spraying 0.20.5% Monopotassium phosphate, foliar, spraying treasure or other trace fertilizer.

Summer is the peak season for weeds. Weeds not only compete with peony for water and fertilizer, but also make the field overfull, reduce the ability of ventilation and light transmission, cause disease and insect damage, weaken photosynthesis, and affect flower bud differentiation. Intertillage can not only weed, but also keep moisture. The average summer time is 5 -- 6. In some places, the method of spreading hay between plant rows is used to restrain the growth of weeds and also to keep moisture and cool down the temperature.

HOW TO MANAGE PEONIES AFTER THEY BLOOM

Peony flowers are usually in full bloom between April and May. mid-april is a good time to appreciate the peony flowers. Large peony flowers are blooming among the flowers, making people feel that a year’s hard work is well worth it

However, don’t forget to top the fertilizer after the peony blooms, because the peony blooms consume a lot of nutrients from the plant, and after flowering is also an important time for flower bud differentiation. If the lack of fertilizer affects flower bud differentiation, then the next year will be worse peony growth, flowering condition is not ideal. On the contrary, if the peony flower after flowering topdressing appropriate words, the next year peony flower will open more and more colorful. So, how does peony chase fertilizer after flowering? There are three main points.

How does Peony Chase Fertilizer after flowering? Remember this “3 points” , the next year more peony bloom more gorgeous

(1) dressing time

Peony Flower topdressing time is generally 2 weeks after flowering, after the beginning of summer this time period is the best topdressing time, after the temperature rise, fertilization easy to burn roots, to reduce fertilization, until autumn and then increase the frequency of fertilization.

(2) types of top dressing

After flowering, nitrogen-rich flower fertilizer is the main type of topdressing, organic fertilizer such as cake fertilizer or soybean fertilizer is the best flower fertilizer, but must fully mature and then apply, otherwise high temperature will easily lead to burning roots. In addition, agricultural compound fertilizer, green slow-release fertilizer, Meileke and other special fertilizer for flowers can also be. Ground peony flower fertilizer can be 10 cm away from the root spread evenly, potted best dilute irrigation root water.

(3) amount of top dressing

Peony flowering, topdressing amount must be appropriate, too little can not meet the growth needs, too much will lead to burning roots. Generally speaking, the flowering peony plants have been relatively large, application of agricultural compound fertilizer about 20 grams, if it is a dwarf type of potted tree peony varieties, flowering plants are not large, then the amount can be reduced, a pinch of compound fertilizer will suffice for peony plants like the one below.

Potted Peony follow the principle of thin fertilizer application is the most secure, 7 days a diluted with water, water and fertilizer together to add, safe and convenient. Ground Peony can be applied some human urine excrement, cow and sheep excrement, soybean fertilizer, the time of application is some distance from the peony plant root, dig a pit to bury all can, flower fertilizer diluent can be a ladle. In general, it is better to use chemical fertilizers after anthesis and before autumn, and it is better to use organic fertilizers after autumn.

Peony flowering in addition to topdressing, but also pay attention to the prevention and control of pests

Peony flowering, the temperature gradually increased, is a high incidence of various diseases and insect pests, in addition to topdressing, but also pay attention to the prevention and control of diseases and insect pests. The best way to prevent diseases and insect pests is to put potted peony in a semi-shade ventilation place, to plant tree peony network shade, after the occurrence of disease to timely play medicine, General 7 days a pesticide and fungicide mixture, spray 2-3 times. Disease Prevention is mainly based on prevention, strengthen ventilation, appropriate watering and fertilization is necessary

The reason why tree peony does not blossom

If it is caused by insect pests, it needs to be extirpated in time. If it is caused by a low temperature attack, it needs to be heated properly. If it is caused by late Ramets, you need to plant at the right time.

. Not Trimmed

1. The reason: Everyone knows that if you want peonies to bloom, you have to cut off excess branches and leaves, but improper pruning can cause the plants to fail to bloom.

2. Solution: Properly remove excess leaves and branches, lest these branches and leaves too absorb nutrients, resulting in uneven growth, but can not cut too much, cut too much will affect the health of the plant, just a little trim will do.

Insect infestation

1. Reason: If the plant is damaged by pests, it will not bloom.

2. Solution: it’s time to figure out if the plant is infested or if the foliage is infested. If it’s a soil pest, it needs to be replaced. If the plant branches and leaves have pests, you need to use pesticides to plant branches and leaves de-insect.

Raise the temperature

1. Reason: if the spring just arrived, the plant moved to the outdoor, the plant is easy to be hit by the cold spring, can not flower.

2. Solution: Wait until Spring and summer to socialize before moving the plants outside.

Divide plants in good time

1. Reason: A plant needs to be divided at a certain point, and if it doesn’t, it won’t flower later.

2. The Solution: to plant before the spring, you can avoid the spring plants grow too strong, resulting in insufficient nutrition caused by the problem of flowering.

Life Cycle of Paeonia ROCKII

PAEONIA ROCKII goes through three stages: Young Age, adult year and old age from seed Germination.

Paeonia rockii seedlings and asexual propagation seedlings, from the beginning of flowering to flowering gradually reduced period, known as the adult, generally can maintain about a hundred years.

In the 7th ~ 10th year, the vegetative growth and reproductive growth of Paeonia Rockii were vigorous, the shoot growth could reach 60 cm. The color and shape of flowers were stable, and excellent individual plants could be selected from them. An asexual seedling, such as a graft, that has no juvenile stage and enters adulthood directly. In this period, for the varieties and individuals with too many budding branches, it is necessary to carry out pruning to determine the plant type. The 11th ~ 100th year is the best ornamental time for tree propagation.

Therefore, the life cycle of Paeonia Rockii is very long, up to more than 100 years.

Plant a tree of Paeonia rockii seedlings, do a good job of conservation, have the opportunity to grow more than 100 years, the height can be up to 3 meters.

Proper time for planting peonies in spring

he growth pattern of the tree peonies is the same as that of the Central Plain peonies, and the annual cycle is composed of a growth period and a dormant period. There are two growth peaks for the middle roots of the long growth period. The first growing peak is in early spring, when the temperature of the 20 cm deep soil layer is stable at 4-5 °C, and the roots begin to move and sprout new roots, which is basically synchronous with the sprouting of some of the above-ground shoots. With the temperature rising, there is a gradual increase in activity; and when the flowers come to a high temperature after their maturity, the roots are very weak and in a semi-dormant state.

After autumn, with the temperature decreasing, the root system enters a second peak period of growth, not only where a large amount of nutrients are stored, but also where a large number of new roots are formed, often, the upper parts of the ground have already fallen into a state of hibernation and new roots remain unformed. In contrast, roots grow more and are more important in autumn than in spring. The traditional breeding and cultivation of peonies in the autumn season takes advantage of the characteristics of the root system so that it can produce a large number of new roots before it goes to sleep in winter, in order to make use of the water and nutrients it absorbs from the soil, enable the plants to recover and establish life as soon as possible.

Likewise, before rooting out in early spring, it is also true that they are transplanted. Before it starts to bud in the spring and before it starts to sprout, there is only a high survival rate and the tree recovers. However, if the plants are replanted after the spring buds have germinated and begun to grow, by the time the roots are already active, they will cause damage to the roots, in particular to the new roots that have already been produced, and miss the period during which they grow, loss of balance between the roots and the above-ground branches, resulting in a dramatic decrease in the survival rate. Therefore, it is advisable to replant Tree Peony in spring sooner rather than later.