Peony "Miss America": description, planting and care

Peonies are truly considered the kings of the flower world due to the amazing beauty of large buds and a wonderful aroma. There are many different varieties of this plant. The Miss America peony is one of the most beautiful. It has its own characteristics.

The Miss America variety stands out among other varieties for its snow-white color. The core of the flower, decorated with large stamens, has a rich yellow color. Peonies attract attention by their large size, some of their flowers can reach 25 cm in diameter. If the plant develops in comfortable conditions, the shrub is covered with a large number of flowers.

Due to their large size and amazing colors, the buds are highly decorative. This type is often used to decorate gardens and compositions from living plants. Buds after opening may differ from each other in shape. The plant has a compact size with a maximum height of 80 cm. Due to the massive dense stems, the branches do not bend under the weight of the flowers. The foliage color is standard for peonies: deep dark green.

This is an early perennial variety that begins to delight with flowers already in the last spring month. The shrub is constantly covered with buds for several months.... Despite the delicate coloring, the variety is considered frost-resistant and thrives during dry periods. The peony will fully develop without transplanting for 5-7 years.

A sunny location is ideal for a shrub, but a peony can also grow beautifully in an area with a slight darkening. If there is not enough natural light for the shrub, the buds will become small. And also there must be good air circulation on the site. It is necessary to prevent plant diseases.

Experienced flower growers advise planting shrubs away from buildings, since the heat from the walls of buildings negatively affects the well-being of the peony. The optimal distance between the plant and the building is 2 m.

This species grows best on cultivated soil. Loamy soil is great. It is undesirable to plant peonies in areas where groundwater is close to the surface. Clay and humus are mixed into sandy soil. If the shrubs are planted in clay soil, it is recommended to add mute compost, peat and sand.

A soil with a low pH is ideal for this cultivar. If this indicator in the composition of the soil is increased, experienced gardeners add a little lime to it. Peat soils for peony are contraindicated. If your garden only has such soil, you can fix the problem by adding organic fertilizers, ash or sand. The plant can take root, but it will not fully reveal its beauty.

Professional flower growers recommend preparing the ground for peonies a month before planting. Due to the large developed root system, deep spacious holes are dug for them. The optimal size is 60X60 cm. In order for the plant to take root in a new place, the bush hole is filled by 2/3 with the following components:

• peat;

• humus;

• sand;

• garden soil.

All substances are used in equal amounts.It is also recommended to add 300 g of superphosphate and 1 kg of wood ash. After planting, the plants form a layer of garden soil and gently ram it.

When performing work, make sure that the lowest buds of the bush are located above the ground at a distance of about 5 cm... When planting several shrubs in rows between peonies, you need to leave enough free space. The minimum gap is 70 cm.

A bucket of settled water is consumed per plant. If the soil sags after watering, you need to add some garden soil.

Don't worry if you don't surprise the flowers in the first year after planting the shrub. This is the normal state for a peony; the flower enters a state of relative dormancy. During this period, the plant gives all its strength to rooting.

In order for the shrub to fully develop and delight with large lush flowers, it is imperative to make additional fertilizing, periodically water and mulch the soil.

The variety is drought tolerant, but moderately moist soil is considered ideal conditions for the plant.

Moistening the earth is especially important when buds begin to set on the shrub and the flowering process starts.

Do not forget that the shrub especially needs careful maintenance at this time. And also it is necessary to increase the amount of watering. Instead of 1 bucket, they consume 2 buckets of water... In autumn, when the budding begins, the peony also needs more liquid.

For 2 years after transplantation, nutrients are introduced by the foliar method. Experienced flower growers recommend using special formulations for peonies. "Kemira" or "Baikal-M", of which many growers speak positively, will be perfect.

After the specified period has elapsed, begin to add mineral-type fertilizing. The first portion of nutrients is applied in early spring, when the ground warms up after frost. At this time, the shrub forms a green mass. The next time, top dressing is added when bud formation begins. Further fertilizers are applied after the end of flowering. Experts recommend feeding the shrub with organic compounds after pruning.

Be sure to mulch the soil after transplanting. It is necessary for the comfortable development of the plant and its protection from parasites and pests. A layer of mulch is used to form the land around the shrub. It is advisable to carry out the work in spring or autumn, when the flowering process ends. It is best to use organic:

• sawdust;
• compost;
• rotted straw.

It is recommended to use the method of dividing the bush in order to propagate it quickly and as safely as possible. For reproduction, peonies are used, the age of which is from 3 to 4 years. Choose plants with a healthy and well-developed root system. Be sure to inspect the flower for signs of disease. Use only healthy peonies for propagation.

It is necessary to carefully separate a small part with roots from the mother shrub. The shrub for transplanting must have roots no shorter than 10 cm. And also several young buds must be present.

It is recommended to disinfect the root system using a potassium permanganate solution. It will protect the flower from diseases and harmful insects that live in the soil. They also use special formulations that can be purchased at a gardening store.

You can watch the video about the Miss America peony further