Features of Terry Bomb Peony
This plant was named after the deity of the ancient Greeks - Paean.
Paean healed the Olympian gods from illnesses. Most species are also “healers.” They are used in the treatment of diabetes and arthritis. They treat the kidneys and cardiovascular system. Used for poisoning, ulcers and varicose veins. But you should be careful when using this plant as a medicine.
Appearance
The appearance of the double bomb peony is good throughout the warm season. This species is a herbaceous perennial. The roots of the plant are tuberous and fleshy. The stems reach a height of up to 1 meter. The leaf has a dissected shape.
The flowers have a strong double appearance. The saturation of the petals is so great that when fully bloomed, the flower looks like a ball or a bomb. It is because of this shape that this species received the name Terry bomb-shaped peony.
Color may vary.
Regular care is required. Despite its beauty, it does not require special attention. When planted correctly, this garden worker will produce lush blooms every year.
Frost resistance
Frost resistance is excellent. In winter, even in cold regions, this plant does not freeze out without additional shelter. However, it is better to play it safe - trim the bushes and cover them.
Bloom
Flowering is annual and occurs at different times in different varieties.
- First you need to choose a landing site. It needs to be planted in a sunny place. It is worth remembering that this plant is afraid of drafts. They are also afraid of stagnant moisture, so low ground is not suitable for them.
- The ideal soil for this plant is loam (acidity 6-6.6 pH). If there is a lot of clay in the ground, it is worth adding sand, peat, and humus. If the soil is too sandy, dilute it with clay, peat and humus. Organic matter, ash and sand must be added to the soil, which is rich in peat.
- Before planting (a week before), dig a hole 60x60x60 cm. Place drainage on the bottom (sand, crushed stone, broken brick). Add humus, compost, 200 g of superphosphate, 100 g of lime, 300 g of wood ash and 100 g of potassium sulfate. The remaining space is filled with compost.
- After a week (at this time the soil will settle), place the rhizome in the hole and cover it with soil. Compact.
- It should be planted so that the upper bud of the plant is no lower than 4 cm underground. Deeper planting will produce lush green mass, to the detriment of flowers.
Landing rules
The culture is unpretentious and does not require special care
Planting Raspberry Sunday does not require any special approach. It is important to follow some rules:
- To begin with, choose the optimal site for planting. Peony is a heat-loving shrub, so you need to choose a sunny place without drafts. Lowland is definitely not suitable, since flowers are afraid of moisture.
- Peonies prefer loam. If clay predominates, then it is necessary to add a little sand, peat and humus. If the soil on the site is sandy, then it will need clay, peat, and humus. Where there are many of these components, you need to add ash and sand.
- A week before planting, you need to dig a hole and lay drainage on the bottom - pieces of brick, crushed stone, sand. Next, add compost, humus, superphosphate, wood ash, and lime.
- After the soil shrinks, about a week later, the root should be placed in the hole and, covered with earth, compacted.
- During planting, it is important to ensure that the top bud of the peony is at least 3-4 cm underground. If you bury the plant deeper, foliage will predominate to the detriment of flowering.
After planting, the plant will require plenty of watering.
Pests and diseases of flowers
Raspberry Sunday peony is susceptible to some diseases. The most common are 3 diseases: gray mold, rust and ring mosaic.
Gray rot affects the entire plant. A gray coating appears on the bush, after which the plant dries out. The buds cannot open completely. Gray mold spreads in cold and damp conditions. For prevention, it is recommended to remove excess stems and spray with fungicides.
Rust is characterized by the appearance of yellow spots on the foliage. The leaves curl and dry out. Treatment is also possible by spraying. Damaged parts are cut off. They should be removed from the site and burned. The sooner treatment begins, the less time it will take.
The Raspberry Sunday peony will add splendor to any landscape design. It looks great on the lawn, especially among small flowers. Peony is popular when decorating alpine slides. By placing it in the relaxation area, you can relax while enjoying the subtle aroma.
Gardeners all over the world love and appreciate peonies. There are more than 5000 varieties of them. More than 500 varieties bloom in Russian gardens
. The article proposes to consider one of the types of this plant - the Terry bomb peony.
There are many varieties of this plant. But there are those that have long been loved by Russian gardeners for their beauty, endurance and unpretentiousness.
Red Charm
One of the favorites of Russian flower growers. It has huge red flowers that do not lose their brightness in the hottest sun. The diameter of the ball reaches 25 cm
. The stems do not bend under the heavy caps of inflorescences.
Raspberry Sundae
Bush with lush green shiny foliage. In the center it has a yellow-creamy color, followed by pale pink petals.
. The aroma is rich. Flowering period is average.
Monsieur Jules Elie
The bush grows up to 1 meter in height
. Has a delicate color. Very fragrant.
Duchesse de Nemours
It is interesting because its smell is very similar to the aroma of lily of the valley
. The flowers are large and have a yellowish-green center.
BOB
A new gift from US breeders, which our flower growers have already loved. Interesting because it has a dark cherry color
. Diameter - 22 cm. Bush height 80 cm. Early flowering period.
Colonel Owen Cousins
Incredibly beautiful white flower. On the saucer of the lower petals there is a lace ball of the core
. The height of the bush is 75 cm. The flowering period is average.
Pink Cameo
The flowers are creamy pink. Medium to late flowering period. Plant height 80 cm, flower diameter 16 cm
.
Alexandre Dumas
A very popular variety. Pink-lilac flowers, diameter 15 cm
. The bush grows up to 90 cm.
In order to purchase a real varietal peony, you should contact specialized stores or the websites of flower companies. Otherwise, you can buy a flower that will not give you the desired color and shape.
Description of peony Raspberry Sunday (Sunday) - features of cultivation and care in the garden
There are many varieties of herbaceous peonies. These include the milky-flowering variety Raspberry Sunday, memorable for its large flowers of unusual colors. Caring for it is not so difficult if you know the basic rules for growing a flower.
Peony Raspberry Sunday: description and characteristics
The variety Raspberry Sunday or Paeonia Raspberry Sundae was bred in the American peony nursery Klehm in 1968. The plant forms a bush 75-80 cm high. Its stems are quite strong, covered with medium-sized dark green leaves with a glossy sheen.
The buds reach 18 cm in diameter when fully opened. On the wide pale pink petals along the outer edge lie smaller yellowish-cream petals, topped with a terry bright pink tuft.
The flowers emit a characteristic pleasant aroma, similar to the smell of roses.
The flowers of this variety have very delicate petal colors.
Peony Raspberry Sunday is used by landscape designers in the form of single bushes against the background of an emerald lawn, as well as as part of alpine slides and various garden compositions near recreation areas, houses or gazebos.
How to properly plant and grow a flower in open ground
The herbaceous peony Raspberry Sundae is unpretentious to growing conditions. How well it will take root after planting and how soon it will begin to bloom largely depends on the correctness of the procedure.
Planting with root cuttings
Peony Coral Charm (Paeonia Coral Charm) - features of variety propagation
The root division method or root cuttings is the most common method of propagating peonies. The procedure is quite simple and boils down to separating sprouts with single buds and their own roots from the root system of the mother bush.
Note! Adult peony bushes 3-5 years old are the easiest to tolerate the division procedure.
What time does boarding take place?
The procedure for separating cuttings is carried out at the very end of August or at the beginning of September. Later dates are undesirable, since the plant will not have time to adapt to the new location and may die from the first frosts. In spring, the buds actively grow, so a spring transplant will greatly harm the mother bush.
Selecting a location
For the heat-loving peony Raspberry Sandae, it is advisable to choose a sunny area with well-drained soil. The acidity of the soil at the site where the plant is planted should be neutral.
How to prepare the soil and flower for planting
If the soil in the selected location is not loose and light enough, then river sand is added to it. To saturate the soil with nutrients, it is recommended to add peat or humus. The above-ground part of the division to be transplanted is almost completely cut off, and the root sections are dipped in wood ash.
Step by step landing procedure
Planting Raspberry Sunday is carried out in compliance with the rules that apply to all herbaceous peonies. You must proceed as follows:
- Dig a hole 2 shovels deep and 50-60cm wide.
- The bottom is well drained with fine crushed stone.
- Fill the hole with a fertile soil mixture consisting of equal amounts of peat, humus, turf soil and sand.
- In the center of the filled hole, make a small hole with your hands, in the center of which place the root cutting.
- Sprinkle the roots of the cutting with soil and compact it with your hands. It is important that the buds do not rise above the soil level above 3 cm.
After planting is completed, the bush is carefully watered and the space around it is mulched with sawdust.
Planting by seeds
Sowing peonies with seeds is quite a troublesome task, since the seed material has a low germination rate. It will be possible to evaluate the result only after 5 years, when the new plant comes into force and begins to fully bloom. This method of reproduction is used for the purpose of selection.
Note! Seedlings that have lost their varietal qualities often sprout from the seeds of a pollinated plant.
Plant care
Peony Karl Rosenfield (Paeonia Karl Rosenfield) - planting and flower care
Activities for caring for peonies include the usual procedures carried out for flowering garden crops. Raspberry bushes must be regularly watered and fed, and the soil under them must be loosened.
It is recommended to mulch peonies
Watering and fertilizing
In the spring, peonies are fed with urea or ammonium nitrate with the addition of nitroammophosphate. In the fall, complex mineral compositions that do not contain nitrogen are applied under the bush.
The soil under the mature bush is moistened as the soil dries. At the end of May, when it is time to bloom, and in August, when flower buds are being laid, the plant should receive enough water (15-20 liters once a week).
Mulching and loosening
A peony bush must have a trunk circle. No other plants are planted inside this space, and weeds are regularly removed.
In spring, it is recommended to mulch peonies with horse manure, but not with leaves or straw. If fungal diseases are detected, any organic mulch should be removed.
Preventative treatment
The aroma of Raspberry Sunday flowers and the nectar that appears on them attract many parasitic insects to the plant. To protect the bush, in spring you can treat the flower with a fungicidal preparation (Fitosporin-M, Maxim, a weak solution of potassium permanganate) and spill the soil in the tree trunk with Bordeaux mixture.
Peony Raspberry Sunday blooming
Peony (Paeonia Lactiflora)
The variety in question, like most other herbaceous peonies, blooms annually. It is characterized by a rather long flowering period in comparison with other varieties.
Period of activity and rest
The exact timing of flowering depends on the growing region and weather conditions. In temperate latitudes, buds bloom within 3-4 weeks, starting in late June.
Care during and after flowering
Withered and crumbling inflorescences should be promptly removed from the peony bush. In this case, it is important not to touch the leaves, then the side buds will be able to develop to their full potential.
It is not recommended to cut too many leaves from a bush to decorate bouquets. The number and quality of flowers next year directly depends on the health and abundance of greenery this summer.
Timely removal of faded buds prolongs flowering
What to do if it doesn’t bloom, possible reasons
There are several common reasons why peonies fail to bloom, including the Raspberry variety. These factors include:
- insufficient lighting;
- increased soil acidity;
- long stay in one place and the need for rejuvenation of the bush;
- improper pruning of shoots;
- lack of adequate nutrition;
- presence of diseases or pests.
In most cases, the problem is solved by transplanting the plant to a new, more suitable place, as well as adjusting care measures.
Peonies after flowering
After flowering has completed, the Raspberry Sunday bush should have time to regain strength and prepare for winter. During this period, renewal buds are laid on the rhizome, from which young stems will later sprout.
Transfer
Peonies are usually replanted in August or September, but not in spring. If there is a need to replant the plant at a different time, it is important that it is not in the flowering stage. When digging up a bush, you should follow a number of rules:
- the procedure is carried out in dry and warm weather;
- the bush is removed from the soil with a root ball, retreating 20 cm from the stems and sticking a shovel strictly vertically;
- the bush cannot be pulled out of the ground by holding it by the leaves;
- It is recommended to first cut the leaves from the bush to a stem height of 15-20 cm.
In a new place, the Raspberry Sandae peony adapts within 2-3 years and only after that begins to fully display its varietal qualities.
Trimming
Peony bushes are pruned in late autumn with the onset of the first frost. Carrying out the procedure later risks rotting of the roots and death of the plant.
Peony stems are cut to soil level
Preparing for winter
The Raspberry variety tolerates frost quite well, but it is still recommended to cover the cut stems of the bush before the onset of cold weather. The bush can also be mulched to a height of 20 cm with humus.
Diseases, pests and ways to combat them
The variety in question is characterized by some flower diseases. The most common:
- gray rot;
- rust;
- ring mosaic.
To get rid of them, use appropriate fungicidal preparations strictly according to the attached instructions.
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Of the insects, the peony is annoyed by bronze beetles, aphids, ants and thrips. You can protect yourself from them using various folk remedies and insecticidal preparations.
Lush flowers of Raspberry Sunday, painted in the most delicate shades of creamy pink, will decorate any corner of the garden. Having familiarized yourself with the agricultural technology of growing these peonies, you can easily grow a luxurious bush on your plot.
Peony Raspberry Sundae - what kind of variety is it?
Peonies are herbaceous plants that are distinguished by beautiful large flowers of different shades. The Raspberry Sunday variety is especially popular among summer residents due to its decorative appearance, ease of care and ability to easily tolerate the various vagaries of nature.
The variety was bred in 1968 in an American nursery. Since then it has spread throughout the world and found its fans even in Russia.
Peonies begin to bloom in the first ten days of June.
Brief description, characteristics
Raspberry Sunday is a shrub up to 80 cm tall. It has fairly dense and strong trunks. The leaves are dark green in color and have a glossy sheen on them. The root system is powerful and very developed. The buds are large and can reach 18 cm in diameter when opened.
The petals in the flowers are soft pink, the smaller ones are creamy yellow. On top is a terry tuft of bright pink color. The smell is very pleasant, similar to the scent of roses.
The plant is perennial and can grow in one place for quite a long time. Tolerates winter and frost very well. Varietal characteristics appear a couple of years after planting.
For reference! The Latin name Paeonia Raspberry Sundae is read differently in Russia - on gardening forums you can find the names peony Raspberry Sundae and Raspberry Sundae.
Use in landscape design
Designers love to use this peony in the landscape. It looks great with a variety of colors.
Calendula, clematis, irises, daffodils, and tulips are suitable for joint planting.
Often in a garden, plants are planted in one row to divide the area into certain zones.
Peonies in the garden
The function of the peony is to decorate the garden. But there are some other features:
if you plant flowers in a line, they will delimit the space of the site into zones; with the help of this plant they focus attention on the desired object (for example, peonies at the entrance to the gazebo);
good as a 2nd tier (for example, low-growing plants are planted, and then a wall of hops. The middle tier is necessary); Terry Bomb-shaped peonies are used to decorate the garden plot
Terry Bomb-shaped peonies are used to decorate the garden plot
- cover not very attractive places (if you plant them in front of the house, you can hide the not very decorative bottom of the facade of the house);
- Great for edging paths.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
Hydrangea Paniculata Sundae Fraise - description
The variety has many positive aspects, which is why it is so loved by summer residents. The advantages include:
- beautiful appearance,
- grow easily on any soil, especially fertile,
- tolerate frost well,
- do not require special care,
- easily adapt to changing weather conditions,
- After transplantation, the peony quickly begins to develop.
The negative aspects include various diseases to which the bush is susceptible. Despite its unpretentiousness, the Raspberry sundae peony requires some care.
Features of Terry Bomb Peony
This plant was named after the deity of the ancient Greeks - Paean. Paean healed the Olympian gods from illnesses. Most species are also “healers.” They are used in the treatment of diabetes and arthritis. They treat the kidneys and cardiovascular system. Used for poisoning, ulcers and varicose veins.
But you should be careful when using this plant as a medicine.
Appearance
The appearance of the double bomb peony is good throughout the warm season. This species is a herbaceous perennial. The roots of the plant are tuberous and fleshy. The stems reach a height of up to 1 meter. The leaf has a dissected shape.
The flowers have a strong double appearance. The saturation of the petals is so great that when fully bloomed, the flower looks like a ball or a bomb. It is because of this shape that this species received the name Terry bomb-shaped peony.
Color may vary.
Regular care is required. Despite its beauty, it does not require special attention. When planted correctly, this garden worker will produce lush blooms every year.
Frost resistance
Frost resistance is excellent. In winter, even in cold regions, this plant does not freeze out without additional shelter. However, it is better to play it safe - trim the bushes and cover them.
Bloom
Flowering is annual and occurs at different times in different varieties.
- First you need to choose a landing site. It needs to be planted in a sunny place. It is worth remembering that this plant is afraid of drafts. They are also afraid of stagnant moisture, so low ground is not suitable for them.
- The ideal soil for this plant is loam (acidity 6-6.6 pH). If there is a lot of clay in the ground, it is worth adding sand, peat, and humus. If the soil is too sandy, dilute it with clay, peat and humus. Organic matter, ash and sand must be added to the soil, which is rich in peat.
- Before planting (a week before), dig a hole 60x60x60 cm. Place drainage on the bottom (sand, crushed stone, broken brick). Add humus, compost, 200 g of superphosphate, 100 g of lime, 300 g of wood ash and 100 g of potassium sulfate. The remaining space is filled with compost.
- After a week (at this time the soil will settle), place the rhizome in the hole and cover it with soil. Compact.
- It should be planted so that the upper bud of the plant is no lower than 4 cm underground. Deeper planting will produce lush green mass, to the detriment of flowers.
Growing a flower, how to plant it correctly in open ground
To get a beautiful flowering plant, it is important to follow all planting rules. This process is not complicated; even a beginner can cope with it if all the sequences are followed.
Peony Kansas (Paeonia Kansas) - growing in the garden
The main method is planting from root cuttings. Sprouts with single buds and roots are separated from an adult plant. All cuts must be sprinkled with coal to avoid the spread of fungal diseases.
Peony Raspberry Sundae - what kind of variety is it?
Peonies are herbaceous plants that are distinguished by beautiful large flowers of different shades. The Raspberry Sunday variety is especially popular among summer residents due to its decorative appearance, ease of care and ability to easily tolerate the various vagaries of nature.
The variety was bred in 1968 in an American nursery. Since then it has spread throughout the world and found its fans even in Russia.
Peonies begin to bloom in the first ten days of June.
Use in landscape design
Designers love to use this peony in the landscape. It looks great with a variety of colors.
Calendula, clematis, irises, daffodils, and tulips are suitable for joint planting.
Often in a garden, plants are planted in one row to divide the area into certain zones.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
Hydrangea Paniculata Sundae Fraise - description
The variety has many positive aspects, which is why it is so loved by summer residents. The advantages include:
- beautiful appearance,
- grow easily on any soil, especially fertile,
- tolerate frost well,
- do not require special care,
- easily adapt to changing weather conditions,
- After transplantation, the peony quickly begins to develop.
The negative aspects include various diseases to which the bush is susceptible. Despite its unpretentiousness, the Raspberry sundae peony requires some care.
Growing a flower, how to plant it correctly in open ground
To get a beautiful flowering plant, it is important to follow all planting rules. This process is not complicated; even a beginner can cope with it if all the sequences are followed.
Peony Kansas (Paeonia Kansas) - growing in the garden
The main method is planting from root cuttings. Sprouts with single buds and roots are separated from an adult plant. All cuts must be sprinkled with coal to avoid the spread of fungal diseases.
What time does boarding take place?
The best time for planting is considered to be the end of August or the beginning of September. During this time, the young peony Raspberry Sunday adapts to new conditions and calmly endures the winter period.
Attention! It is not recommended to replant young bushes in the spring - at this time the active development of the crop occurs, so the procedure can greatly harm the plant.
How to prepare the soil and flower for planting
If necessary, river sand can be added to the soil - this will increase its looseness. Peat and humus are also added to increase fertility.
The seedling is cut off almost completely, leaving only the root system, which should be pollinated with wood ash.
Planting with seeds (for selection)
Growing Sunday peonies from seeds is very rare because it requires a lot of time and attention.
Such a plant will begin to bloom only in the fifth year after planting. At the same time, most likely, it will not retain the properties of the mother plant.
For reference! Seed propagation is mainly used by breeders to obtain new varieties.
Plant care
Peony Pillow Talk (Paeonia Pillow Talk) - flower features
Peony Raspberry Sunday is a rather unpretentious crop, but it still requires some care. Thanks to simple steps, you can achieve good growth and lush flowering.
Watering and fertilizing
Watering of adult bushes is carried out as needed; during the rainy season, irrigation is not required. During the period of bud formation in spring and flower buds closer to autumn, the amount of watering is increased, because the plant requires more moisture.
In the spring, peonies will like feeding with ammonium nitrate or urea, and in the autumn it is recommended to use complex mineral fertilizers, but without nitrogen.
Peony bushes are spreading, with a lot of greenery
Mulching and loosening
Loose soil allows water and air to pass through well, so it is recommended to periodically loosen around the bushes. There must be a trunk circle, inside which no other plants are planted.
It is important to remove weeds regularly.
In spring, manure is used as mulch, but not straw or leaves.
Peony Raspberry Sunday blooming
Peony flowers of this variety are very beautiful and emit a wonderful smell. During flowering, it is recommended to pay attention to the plant, then it will delight you with its beautiful appearance for a long time.
The peony flowering period is approximately 21 days, beginning in early June. The bush remains decorative throughout the season.
The flowers smell wonderful, the smell is reminiscent of a rose
Flowers that have withered are removed from the branches, but it is important not to catch the leaves so that the side buds develop better.
Attention! It is not recommended to cut a lot of greenery for a bouquet; the quantity and quality of flowers next year depends on it.
What to do if it doesn’t bloom, possible reasons
The absence of flowers in a plant may be due to damage by diseases and parasites, unsuitable soil and conditions for development.
Often bushes that have not been replanted for a long time or have been pruned incorrectly do not bloom. It is important to try to determine the cause and rule it out.
Pruning and preparation for winter
Bushes are pruned in late autumn to prepare them for winter. The shoots are cut almost to the root, leaving small stumps. This must be done before the first frost.
After pruning, you can cover the plant with mulch to a height of 20 cm for better wintering. However, in general, this type of peonies tolerates winter frosts well.
Peony Raspberry Sunday is often used in landscape design because of its beautiful appearance.
Diseases, pests and ways to combat them
Peonies are rarely susceptible to disease, but with improper care this is quite possible. The main diseases are gray rot, ring mosaic, and rust. You can deal with them with special fungicidal agents, which are used according to the instructions.
Danger for peonies are ants, aphids, and thrips. It is possible to get rid of parasites using folk remedies and chemicals (insecticides).
Peony Raspberry Sunday is a beautiful plant that even a beginner can grow. The bushes are unpretentious, but at the same time they will decorate any area. The conditions for growth and development are quite simple to observe, and cultivating the plant does not require much time.
The best varieties of herbaceous peonies
The modern variety of peony varieties allows you to select flowers by size, shape and color and create flower beds of stunning beauty. Among peonies, there are several recognized leaders who have long enjoyed the well-deserved love of flower growers.
1. Ama-No-Sode (Ama No Sode) is one of the most beautiful varieties of the so-called “Japanese peonies”. The flowers are very large, the petals are double-rowed, pink in color. The bush blooms late, but its flowers emit a pleasant and light aroma.
2. Anastasiya (Anastasia) - one of the mid-early crown peonies, which belong to the terry varieties. The bushes are of medium height (up to 1 m) and are drought and frost resistant. The inflorescences are pale pink, framing a crimson core with yellow stamens.
3. Barbara (Barbara) - an unusual crown peony with a medium flowering period. The petals are bright pink, forming a beautiful edging around modified stamens, which emit a pleasant, subtle aroma.
4. Coral 'N Gold (Coral 'N Gold) - an early semi-double variety with an unusual coral shade of large petals and long yellow stamens. It shades dark green shrubs very favorably.
5. Etched Salmon - the flowers of this variety are distinguished by pinkish-peach petals, which fade slightly over time and fill the air with the amazing aroma of fresh lemon. The variety is winter-hardy, and the bushes are practically not affected by botrytis (gray rot).
6. Raspberry Sundae (Raspberry Sunday) - this spherical, or bomb-shaped, peony, the most interesting thing is the coloring. The yellow-cream center is bordered by soft pink outer petals. The bush is compact and small, and the flowers have a stunning pink aroma.
7. Red Charm (Red Charm) is another spherical variety of peony with a huge round-shaped inflorescence. The flowers reach 25 cm in diameter and do not fade in the sun, maintaining a bright crimson color for a long time. In general, the bushes grow healthy and strong due to their massive stems.
8. Varenka is a representative of rosaceous peonies, which first of all surprises with its delicate linden aroma and sparkling pink petals on a large bud. The plant can withstand severe frosts and abnormal heat. The bushes are compact, no more than 80 cm in height.
Now you know everything about dividing and replanting peonies. This is a fairly powerful plant that only gets stronger over the years, so don’t delay in “moving” it to a new place. But, most importantly, take your time and do not use excessive force on the plant. And then you will be able to enjoy its flowering and beauty every spring.
Peony Raspberry Sundae (Raspberry Sunday): photo and description, reviews
Peony Raspberry Sunday belongs to the milk-flowering group. Does not require special care, grows very quickly thanks to its developed root system. It is distinguished by early flowering and the appearance of flowers with different textures. The culture is durable, capable of developing without transplantation for a long time, tolerates heat well, and is quite frost-resistant.
Description of peony Raspberry Sundae
Peony milky-flowering Raspberry Sunday is a herbaceous perennial crop that is quite popular among gardeners. The shrub attracts with its decorative properties, ease of care, and resistance to various weather factors. Under natural conditions, the plant can be found in the forests of the European part of Russia, in Eastern and Western Siberia, and Transbaikalia.
Raspberry Sunday blooms up to 21 days
The height of the bush reaches 85 cm. Its stems are erect, slightly branched. The leaves and flowers form a rather large openwork bush. The flowering period occurs at the beginning of June and lasts up to 21 days, but the peony bush retains its decorative effect throughout the season. The roots of the culture are powerful and very well developed. Raspberry Sunday leaf plate with a glossy surface, bright green color, large in size. The structure of the leaves is regular. The flowers of the plant are single, reaching 25 cm in diameter. They are spherical and double in shape. The petals are predominantly soft pink in color with the addition of yellow or white tones; at the edges and in the middle the color is more saturated - crimson. The flower has a subtle, rather pleasant aroma.
Peony Raspberry Sunday is a winter-hardy (zone 3a-8a) and drought-resistant crop. Tolerates heat and unexpected frosts very well. But the plant is still heat-loving, so the young shrub needs to be covered for the winter. For an adult, mature bush, this measure is unnecessary. No support is required due to the strong root system and erect stems.
Description of peony Glowing Raspberry Rose
Raspberry Sunday has a coral tint at the beginning of flowering, gradually becoming lighter
This peony is a hybrid plant. The flower is quite large, up to 18 cm in diameter, dense, double, with wavy petals. According to its structure, it is classified as bomb-shaped and rose-shaped. The flowering period occurs at the beginning of June. The culture differs from other species in that during flowering the color of the petals changes dramatically. At the beginning, the flower opens with a raspberry-pink hue, and at the end of flowering its color becomes peach. As the petals fade, they acquire a beige tint. Thus, flowers of three different colors can be present on the bush at the same time. Sometimes during flowering golden stamens are noticeable. The shrub grows up to 1 m, has beautiful glossy foliage, strong branches, flowers with a pleasant aroma, but not very strong. The variety has repeatedly won the prize of the Moscow Flower Growers exhibition.
At the end of flowering, the shade of the buds becomes very delicate
Features of flowering
The herbaceous peony Raspberry Sunday belongs to the early types of crops. The bush should be pruned and replanted only after flowering, which takes up to 2-2.5 weeks. In this case, one flower opens for 2-7 days. It is impossible to predict the exact time of peony flowering, since it depends on the weather. It has been noticed that rain and moisture prolong the flowering period of Raspberry Sunday, while heat, on the contrary, shortens it. Many experienced gardeners increase the flowering period of peonies by trampling the snow around the bush and covering it with sawdust. This way the necessary moisture is retained in the spring. In this way, flowering can be extended by 5-7 days.
The color of the flowers ranges from white to bright crimson. Red and yellow flowers are much less common. After planting, it begins to show varietal characteristics after 2-3 years.
Application in design
Creating a harmonious flower arrangement with peonies will require the owner of the site to understand what flowers Raspberry Sunday will be comfortable with. Most often, peonies are planted next to the following crops:
Raspberry Sunday is a wonderful decoration for a flower bed near a house or a place to relax in the garden
The main function of culture is to decorate the site. However, sometimes bushes are planted in a line in order to delimit the garden into certain zones. Peonies are often planted in such a way as to draw attention to the desired object, for example, a swimming pool, gazebo, swing. They look very attractive together with low-growing flowers as a second tier. Sometimes peonies cover unattractive places on the site, thanks to their lush foliage. Of course, they look very nice framing paths in the garden. Also suitable for mixborders and cut flowerpots.
Reproduction methods
They try to propagate Raspberry Sunday peonies by dividing the roots. This method is the easiest, and therefore the most preferable. The procedure is carried out at the end of the season - in early September. At this time it is still warm and the autumn rains have not begun. The shrub will have time to take root and adapt to the new location and soil before winter. As a rule, single buds and part of the root system are separated. In this case, it is necessary to remove dead parts of the root and sprinkle the cut areas with wood ash. Each part should have 2-3 growth buds.
Landing rules
The culture is unpretentious and does not require special care
Planting Raspberry Sunday does not require any special approach. It is important to follow some rules:
- To begin with, choose the optimal site for planting. Peony is a heat-loving shrub, so you need to choose a sunny place without drafts. Lowland is definitely not suitable, since flowers are afraid of moisture.
- Peonies prefer loam. If clay predominates, then it is necessary to add a little sand, peat and humus. If the soil on the site is sandy, then it will need clay, peat, and humus. Where there are many of these components, you need to add ash and sand.
- A week before planting, you need to dig a hole and lay drainage on the bottom - pieces of brick, crushed stone, sand. Next, add compost, humus, superphosphate, wood ash, and lime.
- After the soil shrinks, about a week later, the root should be placed in the hole and, covered with earth, compacted.
- During planting, it is important to ensure that the top bud of the peony is at least 3-4 cm underground. If you bury the plant deeper, foliage will predominate to the detriment of flowering.
After planting, the plant will require plenty of watering.
Aftercare
Raspberry Sunday peonies do not require special care, but they do need watering, fertilizing, pruning and preparation for winter.
Before flowering, peonies are watered as the soil dries. The formation of buds requires plenty of moisture. On average, the bush is watered twice a week. For better absorption, make a small furrow around the peony.
The area where you plan to plant Raspberry Sunday peonies should have shade for at least 4-5 hours a day. Direct sunlight all day long can kill the plant.
Diseases and harmful insects
Like most plants, the Raspberry Sunday peony is defenseless against some diseases. More dangerous for the flower are: gray rot, ring mosaic, rust. A peony affected by gray rot dries out. The buds do not open completely. This disease spreads in damp and cold conditions. To prevent a dangerous disease, you should remove unnecessary shoots and treat the plant with fungicides.
When yellow spots appear on the leaves, there is reason to suspect the formation of rust, which subsequently leads to drying and curling of the leaves. It is worth saying that the sooner you start treatment, the more plant stems can be saved. Measures to combat this disease are the same as for the previous disease. Damaged areas are removed and burned, and then sprayed.
In conclusion, we can only say that the Raspberry Sunday peony looks great anywhere, especially next to small flowers. Very often the plant is used in the cultivation of alpine hills. A peony planted in a recreation area will saturate the air with a subtle aroma.
Agricultural technology of peonies.
Features of planting and growing.
Choosing a place for herbaceous peonies.
— Peonies require a well-lit place. They can tolerate light shade. In the shade, plants either will not bloom or will do so weakly.
— Peonies do not like proximity to fruit plants, with which they begin to struggle for nutrients.
— It is not recommended to plant peonies next to buildings - in the summer the bushes will overheat, and the flowers will be damaged by drops from the roofs.
— Peonies do not tolerate stagnant water. If there is a possibility of flooding on the site, shrubs should be drained if possible or planted on a hill. This should protect it from rotting of the root system. Otherwise, the plant will have poor development or may even die.
— Peonies prefer moisture-absorbing and sufficiently breathable soil. Loamy soils are best suited for its development. The reaction of the soil environment should be neutral or slightly acidic pH 6.0 - 7.0.
Planting herbaceous peonies and care.
— The size of the planting hole should be 50*50*50 cm.
— A peony seedling should be planted in such a way that the rhizome is covered by 4-5 cm. If you bury the plant, it will grow, but will not bloom. If you plant the plant too high, the plant's winter hardiness will decrease.
— The feeding area of one bush is 1–1.5 m.
— Peonies should be fed in the spring. When planting, you should add organic fertilizer (horse humus or humus) at the rate of 5-15 kg/m2, from mineral nutrition you can take urea (50-100 g) or ammonium nitrate with nitroammofic acid (15-20 g each). In autumn, it is also possible to fertilize with various complex fertilizers, WITHOUT nitrogen content. On rich lands, fertilizing should not be done often, but on poor, sandy soils, fertilizers must be applied annually.
— Young plants can also be fed by foliar feeding. From the second half of May, spray with complex mineral soluble fertilizer. Like watering, this operation should be carried out either in the morning or in the evening to avoid sunburn of the foliage.
— In the first year after planting, it is recommended to cut off the buds. In the future, to obtain larger buds, one bud should be left on one shoot. Removal of buds should be carried out at a time when they are embedded in steel about 1 cm in diameter.
— Watering peonies should be carried out immediately after planting for the first 3-4 weeks several times a week. Subsequently, the plant is watered as needed. An adult bush requires 15-25 liters of water. It is better to water less often, but more thoroughly, than more often, but superficially. After watering, the soil in the tree trunk circle is loosened
It is very important that the soil is well moistened before flowering, that is, at the end of spring and in August, during the formation of flower buds
— A tree trunk circle is required when growing peonies. No plants should be planted in it; it must be kept free of weeds; constantly loosen. If desired, you can separate the tree trunk area from the lawn with a border strip (iron sheets or concrete products cannot be used for this purpose).
— In autumn, the entire above-ground part is cut off and disposed of (compost pit or fire)
Peony Raspberry Sunday
Origin
Cultivated variety.
Application
Peony Raspberry Sunday is a variety with bomb-shaped buds with a diameter of 18 centimeters.
The buds are formed in three tiers: the lower one is light pink with large petals, the middle one is creamy with small and curled ones, and darker medium-sized pink petals grow from the middle. Peonies are one of the most popular flowers among gardeners, which is not surprising: their buds look and smell just great. A very popular plant in plots, flower beds and parks in the middle zone and especially in the Moscow region. An excellent honey plant that will attract butterflies and bees.
Lush flowers are used in floristry - the stems are convenient for cutting, and the flowers last a long time when cut.
Features of growth
Peony Raspberry Sunday grows up to 75 centimeters, it is shorter than most peonies, so it fits perfectly into compositions with other flowers and foliage plants, for example, hostas. The flowers are located on powerful stems, each with one bud. Sometimes bushes need to be tied up - the buds can bend them to the ground.
Climatic conditions
Peonies tolerate frosts down to -34 degrees Celsius, but they are covered just in case. Can grow in urban environments.
The soil
Ideal option: fertile, slightly acidic (pH 6–6.5) loams.
Landing
Peonies are best planted in open sunny areas. They can grow in the shade, but they bloom worse.
Care
For feeding, use a solution of mineral fertilizers with the addition of soap or washing powder (1 teaspoon per 10 liters) and fertilize using a watering can with a sieve. You need to start the procedure in mid-May and repeat once a month, preferably in rainy weather or in the evening to avoid direct sunlight.
To prepare for winter, cut off all stems at soil level and sprinkle the remaining bulbs with ash.
The remaining measures are standard: loosening the soil and removing weeds, watering, treating against pests and diseases.
Diseases/pests
There is a risk of gray rot, rust, spotting, botrytis, powdery mildew and mosaic. Among the pests, ants, nematodes and caterpillars can be dangerous.
Leaves
The leaves are dark green, pinnately divided with wide lobes.
Bark
The length of the stem is up to 75 centimeters. The stems are dense and smooth, making peonies easy to cut.
Bloom
The buds are formed in three tiers: the lower one is light pink with large petals, the middle one is creamy with small and curled ones, and darker medium-sized pink petals grow from the middle.
Flowering period: June-July.
The buds are marchy, spherical, lush and voluminous, with larger outer petals. The core is yellow and becomes visible only during flowering. The diameter of the bud is about 18 centimeters.
Flowers exude a light, weightless aroma.
Fruit
Seeds.
Aftercare
Raspberry Sunday peonies do not require special care, but they do need watering, fertilizing, pruning and preparation for winter.
Before flowering, peonies are watered as the soil dries. The formation of buds requires plenty of moisture. On average, the bush is watered twice a week. For better absorption, make a small furrow around the peony.
The area where you plan to plant Raspberry Sunday peonies should have shade for at least 4-5 hours a day. Direct sunlight all day long can kill the plant.
Root feeding of peonies should be carried out 3 times per season - the first in early spring, the rest during the summer. In this case, dry fertilizer should be poured under the bush and watered generously. Foliar feeding is done by spraying a special solution onto the green mass of the bush. Such irrigations should be carried out in the morning.
Rejuvenation of the peony bush by pruning is done every spring after the snow melts. Initially, all dead sections of the shoots are cut off, and the rest are shortened by 10 cm. Many gardeners cut the bush at the root every 10 years.
Raspberry Sunday is characterized by lush and long flowering
For lush flowering, the plant is pinched, all weeds are regularly removed and pests and diseases of the crop are promptly combated.
Preparing for winter
Raspberry Sunday peonies tolerate winter frosts in central Russia well. Young bushes need to be covered
To do this, carefully bend the stems and secure them. Branches of spruce branches, dry leaves, and sawdust are used as covering materials.
You can open the plant in the spring, when the risk of frost has passed.
Plant care
Peony Pillow Talk (Paeonia Pillow Talk) - flower features
Peony Raspberry Sunday is a rather unpretentious crop, but it still requires some care. Thanks to simple steps, you can achieve good growth and lush flowering.
Watering and fertilizing
Watering of adult bushes is carried out as needed; during the rainy season, irrigation is not required. During the period of bud formation in spring and flower buds closer to autumn, the amount of watering is increased, because the plant requires more moisture.
In the spring, peonies will like feeding with ammonium nitrate or urea, and in the autumn it is recommended to use complex mineral fertilizers, but without nitrogen.
Peony bushes are spreading, with a lot of greenery
Mulching and loosening
Loose soil allows water and air to pass through well, so it is recommended to periodically loosen around the bushes. There must be a trunk circle, inside which no other plants are planted.
It is important to remove weeds regularly.
In spring, manure is used as mulch, but not straw or leaves.
Preventative treatment
The wonderful smell of the plant attracts many insects, including parasites. To protect the bush, it is recommended to treat it with special products against pests and fungi. You can purchase them in specialized stores.
Peony angustifolia
This beautiful plant is often called: thin-leaved peony. Despite the fact that in our country many flower growers have been growing it for many years, today it is at the peak of popularity all over the world. It is strikingly different from other types of peonies not only in its leaves, but also in its flowers. Until recently, this rare herbaceous plant could be found wild in the steppe zone. Today it is listed in the Red Book.
The thin-leaved peony blooms in the spring at the same time as the late tulips. Its buds are distinguished by their rich red color and bright yellow anthers. They look great against the backdrop of lush green foliage, cut into long thin lobes. Its flowering period is short. The bush is hemispherical in shape, dense and compact. Its height does not exceed 45 cm. There is a terry form of thin-leaved peony. Such flowers are used in rock gardens, mixborders, and gardens. This species is also used for breeding work.
Peony Raspberry Sundae: photo, planting and care
Peony milky-flowering Raspberry Sunday is a herbaceous perennial crop that is quite popular among gardeners. The shrub attracts with its decorative properties, ease of care, and resistance to various weather factors. Under natural conditions, the plant can be found in the forests of the European part of Russia, in Eastern and Western Siberia, and Transbaikalia.
Raspberry Sunday blooms up to 21 days
The height of the bush reaches 85 cm. Its stems are erect, slightly branched. The leaves and flowers form a rather large openwork bush. The flowering period occurs at the beginning of June and lasts up to 21 days, but the peony bush retains its decorative effect throughout the season. The roots of the culture are powerful and very well developed.
Raspberry Sunday leaf plate with a glossy surface, bright green color, large in size. The structure of the leaves is regular. The flowers of the plant are single, reaching 25 cm in diameter. They are spherical and double in shape. The petals are predominantly soft pink in color with the addition of yellow or white tones; at the edges and in the middle the color is more saturated - crimson.
The flower has a subtle, rather pleasant aroma.
Peony Raspberry Sunday is a winter-hardy (zone 3a-8a) and drought-resistant crop. Tolerates heat and unexpected frosts very well. But the plant is still heat-loving, so the young shrub needs to be covered for the winter. For an adult, mature bush, this measure is unnecessary. No support is required due to the strong root system and erect stems.
Peonies "Raspberry": characteristics, features of planting and care
Raspberry peonies occupy an important place among gardeners' favorite garden plants. This type leaves few people indifferent - he is so elegant and good.
Varieties
Varieties and varieties of flowers are extremely important for any gardener to know. Let's look at examples of some varieties.
Raspberry Sunday
It is customary to classify the Raspberry Sunday peony as a lactofloral group. The plant is no less beautiful than its tree-like counterparts. It does not require particularly complex care. Growth is rapid. The peony owes much of this to its developed root system.
The height of the stems is up to 1 m, their strength is moderately high. Narrow leaves reach medium size. Flowering begins early. In this case, flowers are formed that resemble scattered large caps; their diameter is up to 0.18 m.
Pruning peonies after flowering
The “transitional” moment in the life of peonies is the flowering process. They usually bloom at the end of May - beginning of June, and gardeners do not always make the right decision regarding the further care of the plant. So, what to do after the peonies have bloomed? There are two completely opposite opinions on this matter:
- It is strictly forbidden to trim peonies after flowering, because it is at this time that flower buds are formed, which turn into luxurious flowers for the next year;
- Peonies need to be trimmed almost immediately after flowering to prevent the development of diseases and the penetration of pests, as well as to rejuvenate and preserve the aesthetic beauty of the bush.
In our opinion, it is more preferable to avoid trimming peduncles immediately after flowering. It is better to do this immediately before removing the bush from the ground. Firstly, you immediately stimulate the growth of the plant by cutting off all the stems almost to the base and leaving only small shoots 5-7 cm long. Secondly, you make your work easier by performing all the necessary operations - both pruning and replanting - in one go. In addition, extracting a lump of earth with a root system and several sprouts is easier and more convenient than a huge and spreading bush.
Do not forget to take the leaves and stems outside the garden and burn them - harmful bacteria and fungi like to settle in plant debris.
How to feed peonies in spring and summer
In spring, peonies actively begin to grow and absorb nutrients from the soil. First of all, the plant needs nitrogen as the basis of its life activity. Nitrogen fertilizing is used from the end of April to the beginning of June, and in total no more than three such fertilizing are done:
- The first feeding is carried out at the beginning of the growth of the bush. The most commonly used natural organic fertilizers are fresh mullein or bird droppings. 1 liter of mullein or bird droppings is diluted in 10 liters of water. You can also add potassium - in the form of 1 cup of ash or 30 potassium salt. The solution is thoroughly mixed and allowed to brew for 3 days. Then the composition is mixed again and applied at the root at the rate of 0.5-1 liters per plant;
- the second feeding is usually carried out during the formation of buds. Dissolve 15 g of nitrogen and potassium, as well as 15-20 g of phosphorus in 10 liters of water. Apply no more than 1 liter of composition under the bush;
- the third feeding is done 1-2 weeks after flowering. At this time, add 10-15 g of potassium and 15-20 g of phosphorus under each bush;
If you applied all the recommended fertilizers when planting, then in the first year do not feed the transplanted peonies with anything at all. Start fertilizing only in the second or third year.
Diseases, pests and ways to combat them
Peonies are susceptible to viral and fungal diseases. They suffer from the following viral diseases:
- sheet mosaic;
- spotting;
- Lemoine's disease;
- verticillium wilt.
Sheet mosaic
Methods to combat viral infections have not been developed. The diseased plant is destroyed along with the root system.
The most common fungal diseases of peony are:
- gray rot;
- powdery mildew;
- rust.
Leaves and shoots are covered with a gray or whitish coating. Leaves affected by rust are covered with brown spots. Remove diseased areas of the plant and burn. After this, the bush is treated with an antifungal drug. The treatment is repeated until complete recovery.
Peonies are affected by the following pests:
- aphid;
- thrips;
- nematodes.
Thrips on sheets
Insecticidal preparations are used to kill harmful insects. They treat the plant until the pests are completely destroyed. If the plant is damaged by nematodes, it will not be possible to save it. Affected plants are destroyed and the soil is treated with a formaldehyde solution.
Caring for peonies of the Mons Jules Elie variety does not take much time and effort. This is an excellent choice for landscape decoration, long lasting and amazingly beautiful flowering. The bush can grow without replanting for more than 10 years.
Pests and diseases
The main diseases to which peonies, including Raspberry Sunday, are susceptible include:
- gray rot;
- rust;
- spots, ring mosaic on leaves;
- viral diseases;
- fungal diseases.
To prevent these problems, you will need high-quality care, good drainage, and regular inspection of the plant.
Root nematodes, aphids, caterpillars, and bronze beetles are considered dangerous pests in relation to peonies. These pests can be successfully destroyed using vitriol, green soap and other special means.
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Photo of herbaceous peony variety Raspberry Sunday
Description of the herbaceous peony variety Raspberry Sunday
Bush height: 70-75 cm. Flowering period: average. Flower: double, large (up to 18 cm), fragrant, yellow-pink in color. Stems of medium strength. The leaves are small, shiny, dark green.
Features of planting and growing.
Choosing a place for herbaceous peonies.
— Peonies require a well-lit place. They can tolerate light shade. In the shade, plants either will not bloom or will do so weakly.
— Peonies do not like proximity to fruit plants, with which they begin to struggle for nutrients.
— It is not recommended to plant peonies next to buildings - in the summer the bushes will overheat, and the flowers will be damaged by drops from the roofs.
— Peonies do not tolerate stagnant water. If there is a possibility of flooding on the site, shrubs should be drained if possible or planted on a hill. This should protect it from rotting of the root system. Otherwise, the plant will have poor development or may even die.
— Peonies prefer moisture-absorbing and sufficiently breathable soil. Loamy soils are best suited for its development. The reaction of the soil environment should be neutral or slightly acidic pH 6.0 - 7.0.
Planting herbaceous peonies and care.
— The size of the planting hole should be 50*50*50 cm.
— A peony seedling should be planted in such a way that the rhizome is covered by 4-5 cm. If you bury the plant, it will grow, but will not bloom. If you plant the plant too high, the plant's winter hardiness will decrease.
— The feeding area of one bush is 1–1.5 m.
— Peonies should be fed in the spring. When planting, you should add organic fertilizer (horse humus or humus) at the rate of 5-15 kg/m2, from mineral nutrition you can take urea (50-100 g) or ammonium nitrate with nitroammofic acid (15-20 g each). In autumn, it is also possible to fertilize with various complex fertilizers, WITHOUT nitrogen content. On rich lands, fertilizing should not be done often, but on poor, sandy soils, fertilizers must be applied annually.
— Young plants can also be fed by foliar feeding. From the second half of May, spray with complex mineral soluble fertilizer. Like watering, this operation should be carried out either in the morning or in the evening to avoid sunburn of the foliage.
— In the first year after planting, it is recommended to cut off the buds. In the future, to obtain larger buds, one bud should be left on one shoot. Removal of buds should be carried out at a time when they are embedded in steel about 1 cm in diameter.
— Watering peonies should be carried out immediately after planting for the first 3-4 weeks several times a week. Subsequently, the plant is watered as needed. An adult bush requires 15-25 liters of water. It is better to water less often, but more thoroughly, than more often, but superficially. After watering, the soil in the tree trunk circle is loosened
It is very important that the soil is well moistened before flowering, that is, at the end of spring and in August, during the formation of flower buds
— A tree trunk circle is required when growing peonies. No plants should be planted in it; it must be kept free of weeds; constantly loosen. If desired, you can separate the tree trunk area from the lawn with a border strip (iron sheets or concrete products cannot be used for this purpose).
— In autumn, the entire above-ground part is cut off and disposed of (compost pit or fire)
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Planting a peony in open ground
Ideally, holes for peonies are prepared 3-4 months before the intended transplant. The diameter of the planting hole is selected depending on the size of the division. But since it is impossible to predict the size of the hole in advance, you should start from the standard dimensions of the pit. The average pit diameter is 40-50 cm, and the depth is 50-60 cm. Large-diameter planting holes are made in order to fill them with a nutrient composition.
To fertilize, 20 kg of humus or peat is placed at the bottom of the pit. Also add about 300 g of bone meal or 200 g of superphosphate. Then all this is covered with fertile soil. For clay soils, add a bucket of sand to the contents, for sandy soil - a bucket of clay.
After adding fertilizer to the planting hole, you need to allow the soil to settle so that the cutting does not go deep underground. If there is no time for shrinkage, you can compact the soil and water it (if there has been no rain for the last 7-10 days). The resulting hole should be so deep that the buds of the division are 5 cm below ground level. If you plant a peony higher, leaving the buds on the surface or at ground level, they will most likely freeze. If, on the contrary, they are buried, the peony will not have enough strength to drive the buds to the surface.
When planting, lay the cuttings slightly on one side so that the plant can form buds on its own.
When planting without compacting the nutrient mixture, plant the peony a little higher, taking into account that the soil will settle.
Then fill the hole with soil and water the soil to eliminate any “air voids.” After the water has been absorbed, mulch the planting site with dry compost.
Considering that peonies form a powerful and branched root system, when planting completely, each plant should be given enough free space. Therefore, the distance from the center of one bush to the center of another should be at least 60-80 cm. The planting site should be well lit and protected from the wind. Peonies should not be planted near the walls of houses or in the shade of trees.
You can learn about the features of spring planting peonies in our master class.
Dig up and rinse peonies
Difficulties with digging up peonies are associated with the characteristics of their root system. Usually by 4-5 years it grows to a great depth, individual rhizomes reach a length of 30 cm or more. The tips of the roots are most often thin and go even deeper into the soil. It is very difficult to dig them out without damage, so you should consider several recommendations:
1. Peonies should be dug up in dry and warm weather, so that the lump of earth that you will remove along with the roots is not too heavy;
2. Place the shovel 30-40 cm from the center of the bush and place it vertically. If you place it diagonally, you will most likely cut off the ends of the roots;
3. Dig up the bush from all sides and carefully remove it from the ground. You can place a support, such as a brick, under the tray of a shovel or the teeth of a garden fork. Thus, the shovel will act as a lever. Do not use too much force, otherwise you may break the tool. It’s better to dig around the bush more carefully;
4. Under no circumstances pull the peony by its leaves (especially if the bush is more than 5-6 years old). Do not forget that before digging, the stems need to be cut off, leaving stumps 5-10 cm high. It is for them, smoothly and effortlessly, that the plant should be pulled out;
Even if you did everything correctly, some of the roots will be damaged in any case. Clear the rhizome of clods of earth and rinse it thoroughly under running water, since a clean base is easier to mark and divide. This is also necessary in order to assess the condition of the buds and roots. After all, if a plant has stopped blooming in recent years, it is likely that it has already begun to rot.
Peony Raspberry Sundae
Peony milky-flowering Raspberry Sunday is a herbaceous perennial crop that is quite popular among gardeners. The shrub attracts with its decorative properties, ease of care, and resistance to various weather factors. Under natural conditions, the plant can be found in the forests of the European part of Russia, in Eastern and Western Siberia, and Transbaikalia.
Raspberry Sunday blooms up to 21 days
The height of the bush reaches 85 cm. Its stems are erect, slightly branched. The leaves and flowers form a rather large openwork bush. The flowering period occurs at the beginning of June and lasts up to 21 days, but the peony bush retains its decorative effect throughout the season. The roots of the culture are powerful and very well developed.
Raspberry Sunday leaf plate with a glossy surface, bright green color, large in size. The structure of the leaves is regular. The flowers of the plant are single, reaching 25 cm in diameter. They are spherical and double in shape. The petals are predominantly soft pink in color with the addition of yellow or white tones; at the edges and in the middle the color is more saturated - crimson.
The flower has a subtle, rather pleasant aroma.
Peony Raspberry Sunday is a winter-hardy (zone 3a-8a) and drought-resistant crop. Tolerates heat and unexpected frosts very well. But the plant is still heat-loving, so the young shrub needs to be covered for the winter. For an adult, mature bush, this measure is unnecessary. No support is required due to the strong root system and erect stems.
Description of peony Glowing Raspberry Rose
Raspberry Sunday has a coral tint at the beginning of flowering, gradually becoming lighter
This peony is a hybrid plant. The flower is quite large, up to 18 cm in diameter, dense, double, with wavy petals. According to its structure, it is classified as bomb-shaped and rose-shaped. The flowering period occurs at the beginning of June.
The culture differs from other species in that during flowering the color of the petals changes dramatically. At the beginning, the flower opens with a raspberry-pink hue, and at the end of flowering its color becomes peach. As the petals fade, they acquire a beige tint.
Thus, flowers of three different colors can be present on the bush at the same time. Sometimes during flowering golden stamens are noticeable. The shrub grows up to 1 m, has beautiful glossy foliage, strong branches, flowers with a pleasant aroma, but not very strong.
The variety has repeatedly won the prize of the Moscow Flower Growers exhibition.
At the end of flowering, the shade of the buds becomes very delicate
Important! Tree peony begins flowering in mid-May. Its bush grows up to 1.5 m, the flowers of the plant are quite large.
Features of flowering
The herbaceous peony Raspberry Sunday belongs to the early types of crops. The bush should be pruned and replanted only after flowering, which takes up to 2-2.5 weeks. In this case, one flower opens for 2-7 days. It is impossible to predict the exact time of peony flowering, since it depends on the weather.
It has been noticed that rain and moisture prolong the flowering period of Raspberry Sunday, while heat, on the contrary, shortens it. Many experienced gardeners increase the flowering period of peonies by trampling the snow around the bush and covering it with sawdust. This way the necessary moisture is retained in the spring. In this way, flowering can be extended by 5-7 days.
The color of the flowers ranges from white to bright crimson. Red and yellow flowers are much less common. After planting, it begins to show varietal characteristics after 2-3 years.
Application in design
Creating a harmonious flower arrangement with peonies will require the owner of the site to understand what flowers Raspberry Sunday will be comfortable with. Most often, peonies are planted next to the following crops:
- clematis;
- daffodils;
- irises;
- geranium;
- daffodils;
- phlox;
- tulips;
- lilies.
Raspberry Sunday is a wonderful decoration for a flower bed near a house or a place to relax in the garden
The main function of culture is to decorate the site. However, sometimes bushes are planted in a line in order to delimit the garden into certain zones. Peonies are often planted in such a way as to draw attention to the desired object, for example, a swimming pool, gazebo, swing.
They look very attractive together with low-growing flowers as a second tier. Sometimes peonies cover unattractive places on the site, thanks to their lush foliage. Of course, they look very beautiful framing paths in the garden.
Also suitable for mixborders and cut flowerpots.
Planting a peony in open ground
Ideally, holes for peonies are prepared 3-4 months before the intended transplant. The diameter of the planting hole is selected depending on the size of the division.
But since it is impossible to predict the size of the hole in advance, you should start from the standard dimensions of the pit. The average pit diameter is 40-50 cm, and the depth is 50-60 cm.
Large-diameter planting holes are made in order to fill them with a nutrient composition.
To fertilize, 20 kg of humus or peat is placed at the bottom of the pit. Also add about 300 g of bone meal or 200 g of superphosphate. Then all this is covered with fertile soil. For clay soils, add a bucket of sand to the contents, for sandy soil - a bucket of clay.
After adding fertilizer to the planting hole, you need to allow the soil to settle so that the cutting does not go deep underground. If there is no time for shrinkage, you can compact the soil and water it (if there has been no rain for the last 7-10 days).
The resulting hole should be so deep that the buds of the division are 5 cm below ground level. If you plant a peony higher, leaving the buds on the surface or at ground level, they will most likely freeze.
If, on the contrary, they are buried, the peony will not have enough strength to drive the buds to the surface.
When planting, lay the cuttings slightly on one side so that the plant can form buds on its own.
When planting without compacting the nutrient mixture, plant the peony a little higher, taking into account that the soil will settle.
Then fill the hole with soil and water the soil to eliminate any “air voids.” After the water has been absorbed, mulch the planting site with dry compost.
Considering that peonies form a powerful and branched root system, when planting completely, each plant should be given enough free space. Therefore, the distance from the center of one bush to the center of another should be at least 60-80 cm. The planting site should be well lit and protected from the wind. Peonies should not be planted near the walls of houses or in the shade of trees.
You can learn about the features of spring planting peonies in our master class.
Reproduction
Basically, they try to propagate peonies by dividing the roots. The reason for this preference is ease of manipulation. The procedure is carried out in the last days of August or early September. It is necessary to isolate single buds (along with parts of rhizomes). Next, get rid of dead plants. All cuts are sprinkled with wood ash, otherwise the roots will be affected by pests.
Important: 2 or 3 growth buds must be left in each separate part. An adult peony bush (5 years old) makes it possible to prepare 3 or 4 sprouts for planting.
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- https://fermilon.ru/tsvety/mnogoletniki/pion-raspberry-sundae-raspberri-sandey-foto-i-opisanie-otzyvy.html
- https://domashniecvety.ru/opisanie-piona-raspberri-sandej-sandi-osobennosti-vyrasivania-i-uhoda-v-sadu/
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Peonies after flowering
After flowering has completed, the Raspberry Sunday bush should have time to regain strength and prepare for winter. During this period, renewal buds are laid on the rhizome, from which young stems will later sprout.
Transfer
Peonies are usually replanted in August or September, but not in spring.
If there is a need to replant the plant at a different time, it is important that it is not in the flowering stage. When digging up a bush, you should follow a number of rules:
- the procedure is carried out in dry and warm weather;
- the bush is removed from the soil with a root ball, retreating 20 cm from the stems and sticking a shovel strictly vertically;
- the bush cannot be pulled out of the ground by holding it by the leaves;
- It is recommended to first cut the leaves from the bush to a stem height of 15-20 cm.
In a new place, the Raspberry Sandae peony adapts within 2-3 years and only after that begins to fully display its varietal qualities.
Trimming
Peony bushes are pruned in late autumn with the onset of the first frost. Carrying out the procedure later risks rotting of the roots and death of the plant.
Peony stems are cut to soil level
Preparing for winter
The Raspberry variety tolerates frost quite well, but it is still recommended to cover the cut stems of the bush before the onset of cold weather. The bush can also be mulched to a height of 20 cm with humus.
Reproduction methods
They try to propagate Raspberry Sunday peonies by dividing the roots. This method is the easiest, and therefore the most preferable. The procedure is carried out at the end of the season - in early September. At this time it is still warm and the autumn rains have not begun. The shrub will have time to take root and adapt to the new location and soil before winter. As a rule, single buds and part of the root system are separated. In this case, it is necessary to remove dead parts of the root and sprinkle the cut areas with wood ash. Each part should have 2-3 growth buds.
Comment! Peonies are ancient plants. It is known that the Egyptians and Romans grew gardens in which they planted plants brought from other countries - it was then that descriptions of peonies were first found.
Description of peony Raspberry Sundae
Peony milky-flowering Raspberry Sunday is a herbaceous perennial crop that is quite popular among gardeners. The shrub attracts with its decorative properties, ease of care, and resistance to various weather factors. Under natural conditions, the plant can be found in the forests of the European part of Russia, in Eastern and Western Siberia, and Transbaikalia.
Raspberry Sunday blooms up to 21 days
The height of the bush reaches 85 cm. Its stems are erect, slightly branched. The leaves and flowers form a rather large openwork bush. The flowering period occurs at the beginning of June and lasts up to 21 days, but the peony bush retains its decorative effect throughout the season. The roots of the culture are powerful and very well developed. Raspberry Sunday leaf plate with a glossy surface, bright green color, large in size. The structure of the leaves is regular. The flowers of the plant are single, reaching 25 cm in diameter. They are spherical and double in shape. The petals are predominantly soft pink in color with the addition of yellow or white tones; at the edges and in the middle the color is more saturated - crimson. The flower has a subtle, rather pleasant aroma.
Peony Raspberry Sunday is a winter-hardy (zone 3a-8a) and drought-resistant crop. Tolerates heat and unexpected frosts very well. But the plant is still heat-loving, so the young shrub needs to be covered for the winter. For an adult, mature bush, this measure is unnecessary. No support is required due to the strong root system and erect stems.
Description of peony Glowing Raspberry Rose
Raspberry Sunday has a coral tint at the beginning of flowering, gradually becoming lighter
This peony is a hybrid plant. The flower is quite large, up to 18 cm in diameter, dense, double, with wavy petals. According to its structure, it is classified as bomb-shaped and rose-shaped. The flowering period occurs at the beginning of June. The culture differs from other species in that during flowering the color of the petals changes dramatically. At the beginning, the flower opens with a raspberry-pink hue, and at the end of flowering its color becomes peach. As the petals fade, they acquire a beige tint. Thus, flowers of three different colors can be present on the bush at the same time. Sometimes during flowering golden stamens are noticeable. The shrub grows up to 1 m, has beautiful glossy foliage, strong branches, flowers with a pleasant aroma, but not very strong. The variety has repeatedly won the prize of the Moscow Flower Growers exhibition.
At the end of flowering, the shade of the buds becomes very delicate
Features of flowering
The herbaceous peony Raspberry Sunday belongs to the early types of crops. The bush should be pruned and replanted only after flowering, which takes up to 2-2.5 weeks. In this case, one flower opens for 2-7 days. It is impossible to predict the exact time of peony flowering, since it depends on the weather. It has been noticed that rain and moisture prolong the flowering period of Raspberry Sunday, while heat, on the contrary, shortens it. Many experienced gardeners increase the flowering period of peonies by trampling the snow around the bush and covering it with sawdust. This way the necessary moisture is retained in the spring. In this way, flowering can be extended by 5-7 days.
The color of the flowers ranges from white to bright crimson. Red and yellow flowers are much less common. After planting, it begins to show varietal characteristics after 2-3 years.
Peony "Raspberry Sunday": description and care
When decorating their gardens and summer cottages, everyone plants ornamental crops depending on their preferences and individual taste.
But hardly anyone will refuse a beautiful spreading peony, which enchants not only with its beautiful appearance, but also with its amazing aroma. Today, many varieties of this flower have been bred. They all differ in size, color, and flowering period. There are also tree and herbaceous peonies. It is easier to grow the second option, which is in no way inferior in beauty to its tree-like relatives. Many gardeners will be happy to plant the milky-flowering peony “Raspberry Sunday” in their flowerbeds, as it grows quickly and does not require special care.
Features of the plant. How to care?
This variety of peony is a herbaceous plant with powerful roots. Grows up to 1 meter in height. The stems are endowed with medium flow. It has narrow, medium-sized leaves. "Raspberry Sunday" - an early species. Large caps of flowers reach a diameter of 18 cm. Surprisingly, the bud consists of petals of different textures: single, double, semi-double. The color has different shades from white to pink. There is probably no person who could resist the charm of the Raspberry Sunday peony. The more common color scheme is with a predominance of white. But there are also yellow and red tones. The decorative peony crop is a long-lived plant and grows for many years in the same place. In winter, it can tolerate cold and frost. Requires minimal care. The characteristics of the variety begin to appear no earlier than 2 years after planting. Before the cold weather in October, it is better to cut off the stems of a young plant, leaving 2 cm above the buds. The roots are covered with a peat layer for the winter. An adult peony bush will not need such actions.
How to plant a crop?
First you need to choose the right place, taking into account the fact that the Raspberry Sunday peony loves warmth, which means it needs to be located in a sunny area. The plant will not be comfortable on dense soil, so you should take care of light and loose soil. It will be great if humus or peat is added before planting. When planting, pay attention to the buds. They should not exceed 3 cm above the ground surface. They should also not be buried in the ground.
Peony requires good drainage. When I plant a crop, a layer of gravel or any other drainage material is placed at the bottom of the hole. If you decide to transplant a flower to another place, under no circumstances should you do this while the plant is blooming.
It is necessary to dig up a peony in warm and dry weather, while holding the shovel in a vertical position. Do not pull the peony by its leaves. It will be much easier and more painless for the flower to remove the root if the leaves are cut off in advance. Next, carefully remove the soil from the root and wash it, not forgetting to inspect and remove the darkened parts.
Reproduction of peony "Raspberry Sunday"
Very often the plant is propagated by dividing the root. This should be done in September or the 3rd decade of August. To divide the plant, single buds are separated along with part of the rhizome. Afterwards the dead areas are removed. To prevent pests from penetrating the root system, the cuts are sprinkled with wood ash. Each part must have at least two growth buds. An adult 5-year-old peony bush can be divided into 4 sprouts.
Diseases and harmful insects
Like most plants, the Raspberry Sunday peony is defenseless against some diseases. More dangerous for the flower are: gray rot, ring mosaic, rust. A peony affected by gray rot dries out. The buds do not open completely. This disease spreads in damp and cold conditions. To prevent a dangerous disease, you should remove unnecessary shoots and treat the plant with fungicides.
When yellow spots appear on the leaves, there is reason to suspect the formation of rust, which subsequently leads to drying and curling of the leaves. It is worth saying that the sooner you start treatment, the more plant stems can be saved. Measures to combat this disease are the same as for the previous disease. Damaged areas are removed and burned, and then sprayed.
In conclusion, we can only say that the Raspberry Sunday peony looks great anywhere, especially next to small flowers. Very often the plant is used in the cultivation of alpine hills. A peony planted in a recreation area will saturate the air with a subtle aroma.