Peonies "Laura dessert": description of the variety, subtleties of planting and care

There are a huge number of flowers, plants, ornamental crops. But one of the irreplaceable adornments of a garden, a summer cottage, a yard, a flower bed, a lawn is a handsome peony. This beautiful plant has a large number of varieties, varieties, colors. One of the varieties often used in gardening is the Laura Dessert peony.

The herbaceous plant is characterized by strong roots. The shrub itself is quite tall, about 1-1.2 meters, covered with large flowers. Double, semi-double flowers of yellow, pink, white, cream, red color. Has a very delicate, pleasant scent. Let's study in more detail the description of the peony "Laura dessert".

• It can grow in one place for decades.
• The flowering period is average.
• The size of the stems is 1 meter high, of medium thickness.
• The diameter of the flower is about 15 centimeters, more than five flowers can be on one stem.
• Bloom mainly begins at the end of June, lasting 2-3 weeks. While the buds are in bloom, the petals may change their color to lighter tones. Strong aroma is felt.
• A shrub can grow on any fertile land with almost no additional fertilizing. The only thing that is required when planting is the looseness of the soil, since a peony that is too hard can die.

The attractive bush "Laura Dessert", however, like many varieties of peonies, is not capricious, not picky to care for. Quite durable, in one place it can please the eye for a long time. But no matter how simple a peony is to care for, it still needs attention. And in order for the bush to please the eye for more than one year, to be in order, to bloom and emit its beautiful aroma, you need to follow simple rules.

Before the cold weather (for the winter), you need to cut the stems to the very soil.

In the spring-autumn period, watering, fertilizing with fertilizers is required.

You need to fertilize a peony at least 3 times per season:

1. after winter, when the snow has melted, dig a hole around the flower, fill it with a weak solution of manganese;
2. if sprouts are found, it is recommended to feed again (rotted manure, saltpeter);
3. About 10-14 days before flowering, you need to carry out a complete complex fertilization (phosphorus, nitrogen).

Preparation of bushes for winter is mandatory. There are several steps to take.

1. At the beginning of autumn, carry out a complete pruning of the plant.
2. As soon as the first frosts begin, cover the bush with sawdust and dry peat. Make sure that the “cap” layer is at least 5, but not more than 15 centimeters. You can also use a wooden, plastic container, box for covering. Put dry branches on top.

While the shrub is blooming, do not forget about watering, peonies love moisture. But not stagnant water!

Planting, transplanting peonies should be carried out only in the fall. Do not forget that the plant grows well, so in the future you need to plant the shoots at least 1-1.5 m apart. In order for the Laura Dessert variety to bloom for many years, please flower lovers, you need not only to take good care of it, but also correctly choose a landing site. It is recommended to follow the instructions of the specialists for the selection of the landing site.

• This variety is photophilous, but does not tolerate direct sunlight.Therefore, he needs a little partial shade. You cannot plant completely in the shade, this will lead to the cessation of flowering.
• The landing site should not be in strong drafts.
• Good growth requires ample planting space. The shrub has a good root system, so it grows quickly, it needs space. If you plant along the fence, the wall of the house, any other obstacles, the splendor of the shrub will decrease.
• A place where nearby underground waters are still not suitable. Otherwise, there is a high risk of developing gray rot.
• The land for location should be loose, light, loamy, fertile consistency.

If it is correct, to prepare the ground in advance for planting the peony "Laura Dessert", then in one place it will delight with its lush flowering for 15-20 years. The recommended planting time of the year is autumn, but not always it turns out to be in time. Therefore, we plant when necessary. And for this you need to follow these recommendations:

• the hole must be dug deep;
• if it is a seedling, the sawn-off cut must be rubbed with ash, cut off rotten, old roots;
• fill the hole with earth, moisten;
• install the seedling, not deepening much, since the root neck should be no more than 5-7 centimeters below the level of the edge.

The first year after planting, the shrub will look sluggish, it will not bloom. In future years, the plant will grow from time to time, foliage will grow, the bush will become wider. It is recommended not to let the shrub bloom in the first 2-3 years. This will only strengthen it, the flowers will be lush, powerful in size. But if curiosity prevails, you can leave one flower to look at the beauty, the color of the bud.

You can look at the peonies "Laura Dessert" in the next video.