Peonies "Carol": characteristics and care

One of the best decorations for a garden, flower bed, living corner or just a summer cottage is the most beautiful, lush peony bush. This plant has a huge selection of colors, shades, varieties. The most famous and demanded species is the Carol peony. This species has won more than one flower exhibition, is very popular among flower growers, as well as amateur gardeners.

The flower is herbaceous, double, in shape resembles a rose, and due to the folding of the petals in the center, it seems that it has several tops. The bright, dark red color is mesmerizing, not leaving indifferent even the most fastidious flower growers.

Consider a more detailed description of the ornamental shrub.

• The flowering period of the presented variety is early.
• Has a weak, but rather delicate aroma.
• The flowers of the plant are large, with a diameter of 14-17 centimeters. The bright red, double flower will delight the eye even in the bright sun. Sometimes a slight lilac ebb is visible.
• The buds themselves on the bush appear in early summer, bloom for a long time, smell nice.
• The lush bush has a height of 80-100 centimeters.
• The shoots of this variety, unfortunately, are not very strong. This is caused by the heaviness of the large buds of the plant. But in order to avoid breaking off the stems, it is enough just to tie up the bush during flowering.
• The foliage is dark green, openwork-like. There is a lot of it, the plant looks lush and airy. Remains unchanged, bright green until late autumn.
• The "Carol" species is quite hardy in cold weather. Doesn't need shelter for the winter.
• It can live in one place for tens of years.
• It can withstand any weather conditions: heavy rain, intense heat.

Like many other varieties, Carol peony is not difficult to plant.

The presented plant species belongs to the mid-early flowering period.

Consider what you need to pay attention to when growing the "Carol" variety.

• Prefers fertile, well-drained soil.
• During planting, it is not recommended to deeply deepen the rhizomes. The shrub may not bloom.
• When planting, you need to water it sparingly - if you pour it, the rhizomes can rot.
• You can plant a flower even in a sunny place, this will not prevent it from blooming and smelling at all.
• Watering will be enough 1-2 times a week, but after each, do not forget to loosen the ground.
• Top dressing is needed at the very beginning of growth, in early March. For the season, 3 additional dressings are enough.
• About 20-30 days before planting, it is worth preparing a hole of 70x70x70 cm. Plant the shoot so that there is a layer of earth 4-5 centimeters above the buds.
• This is a fairly large bush, and it draws a lot of useful elements from the soil. It is not recommended to plant it close to other plants, flowers.
• When planting, you need to fertilize the roots.
• Peony has a fairly good immunity to harmful insects, various fungal diseases, rot. Therefore, it does not require additional spraying, fertilization during planting and during further flowering.

Watering the shrub every day is not recommended. It should only be moistened if the topsoil is fairly dry. An adult shrub requires about 2-3 buckets of water. After each watering, you need to loosen the soil. This will help maintain moisture and reduce the growth of weeds.

After the bush stops blooming, it will need top dressing. You need to use universal fertilizers.It is recommended to make "feeding" by foliar method. From the beginning of spring, once every 3-4 weeks is enough.

It is necessary to water the plant with a solution of mineral fertilizers using a shallow watering can. It is better to do it in the evening, gloomy weather.

Peony "Carol" does not require particularly complex care manipulations, it is able to be unattended for a long time.

What you should not forget when caring for a handsome shrub, let's talk further.

• Bush pruning should be done in late summer or early autumn. At first, the stems are cut, while about 5 cm should remain to the ground.
• Remove all diseased and diseased leaves and stems during the flowering season.
• Flowers should also be removed
• Be sure to loosen the soil, about 3-5 times a month.
• Plants do not feel well if there are various weeds nearby, so it is worth removing, uprooting, and cleaning them in time. Weeds also carry various plant diseases, breed pests, parasites.
• The above-ground part of the bush in the fall needs to be cut off.
• If there has been a downpour for several days, the gardener should make a hole or trench to drain unnecessary liquid.
• The bush is highly resistant to frost and has a strong root system. Therefore, it is possible not to cover it for the winter.
• An ornamental shrub can not be transplanted to another place for about 15 years.

The next video is about the benefits of Carol.