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Purple peonies are a spectacular garden decoration. They fill the space around with a pleasant aroma, and also create an atmosphere of comfort and tenderness.
Benefits of growing lilac peonies
A peony colored purple is rare. The benefits include:
- A rare color that will certainly attract everyone's attention.
- Large buds, the average size of which is 15 cm.
- Lush flowering. Large flowers grow closely and closely together.
- Brightness. Purple peonies look impressive.
Lilac color can be found in different types of crops
The best varieties of lilac and purple peonies
The varieties differ in the height of the bush, dimensions and shades of the bud. The photos below clearly show the beauty of lilac and purple peonies.
Purple lotus
Shen hei zi - an adult plant has flowers of a rich purple hue, which reach 25 cm in diameter. In young bushes they are lotus-shaped and semi-double in shape.
The variety is frost-resistant. The leaves are colored bright green.The bush reaches a maximum height of 2 m. It has a decorative appearance even after flowering has ended due to the unusual beautiful shape of the leaves.
30-70 flowers bloom on the bush at the same time. The species is distinguished by its ease of care and resistance to diseases. It grows in one place for 20 years.
Purple lotus looks good when planted alone
Duck Black Ash
Dark Black Purple – blooms profusely and early. The inflorescences of a delicate purple hue are crown-shaped and reach a maximum diameter of 14 cm. The plant is valued for its rapid growth.
The bush reaches a height of 2 m. Large, rich green leaves with an unusual shape grow on strong stems.
Duck Black Ash blooms for about two weeks
Purple Haze
Belongs to the terry group. The bush grows to a maximum of 90 cm and has a compact shape. Peduncles are long and strong. The number of flowering stems is large. The leaves are dark green. The shape resembles a boat. Smooth to the touch and shiny in appearance.
The flowers are located on the surface of the bush. The lilac-pink petals have a dense terry texture. There is a funnel in the center of the inflorescence. The diameter of the bud does not exceed 16 cm. 2-3 flowers grow on the peduncle.
The flowering period is about 12 days. During this time, the color of the buds fades slightly. The aroma is weak. The plant is resistant to changes in weather conditions. Tolerates frost and drought well. Grows quickly.
Lilac fog blooms in late June
Sapphire
Lan bao shi is a tree peony that tolerates frost well. It reaches a height of 2 m. The leaves are rich green and large. 30-70 buds can grow on one bush at the same time. The diameter is 20-25 cm.
Thanks to the unusual beautiful shape of the leaves, the purple peony retains its decorative effect even after flowering.Resistant to diseases. She has been feeling well without transplants in one place for 20 years.
The flowers have silky ruffled petals and a pleasant sweetish aroma. They grow up to 18 cm in diameter. The color is pink-bluish with purple spots.
The maximum height of the bush is 120 cm. It prefers to grow in a sunny place.
Sapphire is valued for its ease of care
Bowl of Beauty
Bowl of Beauty - purple peony has a powerful root system, and the stems are weakly branched. The height of the crop does not grow above 80 cm. The leaves are quite large and glossy, of a beautiful emerald color. The buds stand out against the background of all flower arrangements due to their large size. They do not grow in inflorescences, but singly. The petals are colored fuchsia. In the center there is a soft yellow core.
The aroma of purple peony is weak and barely perceptible. Flowering begins in the last ten days of June and ends at the end of July.
Bowl of Beauty is classified as a herbaceous variety
Purple Ocean
Zi Hai Yin Bo – peony has a unique color and exquisite flower shape. The petals are purple-lilac and scalloped in color. The diameter of the flower is about 15 cm.
The purple bush grows up to 2 m. It is valued for its high winter hardiness, rapid growth, abundant flowering and openwork lush foliage, which retains its beautiful appearance until frost. Blooms early.
Purple Ocean should not be planted in damp or marshy areas.
Monsieur Jules Aime
Monsieur. Jules Elie - delicate, very wide peony petals grow in two rows and are colored light lilac. They are located horizontally and slightly bent down.On top is a fluffy, huge ball of narrow petals with silver-colored edges. The diameter of the bomb-shaped double flower is approximately 19 cm. It looks impressive and beautiful, and emits a pleasant aroma. Flowering early.
Monsieur Jules Aime has been grown for over 100 years and is considered one of the best early varieties.
Anastasia
Anastasiya - in a crowned, double peony, the petals create lush inflorescences, painted in a delicate lilac color. The crimson border interestingly plays up the yellow stamens and is located at the base of the central petals.
The height of the purple bush is 80 cm. The size of the bud does not exceed 15 cm.
Anastasia can withstand frost down to -40°C
Black Crown
Guan Shi Mo Yu is the darkest tree-like peony, reaching a height of 150 cm. The flowers are crown-shaped, double, grow more than 17 cm. The petals are shiny, dark purple in color, satiny, and quite dense.
The beautifully shaped leaves are large and retain a healthy appearance until late autumn. The bush can withstand frost down to -40°C.
The black crown pleases with abundant flowering in one place for 50 years
Sarah Bernhardt
Sarah Bernhardt is a late-ripening variety. It begins to bloom when most peonies have already faded. The flowers are large and solitary. Diameter – 20 cm. Flowering is abundant.
Peonies hold strong, lodging-resistant, long (up to 1 m) stems. Petals are semi-double. The main shade is light pink. Blooms for 1-1.5 months.
The leaves are openwork, rather large and dissected. Color – dark green. The plant tolerates winter cold well. Low maintenance. The main thing is to trim off all the leaves in the fall.
A distinctive feature of Sarah Bernhardt is that the leaves do not turn yellow and remain healthy throughout the summer.
Bellville
Paeonia lactifolia Belleville - the plant is classified as a herbaceous, perennial and mid-late, purple variety.Spectacular double flowers have a bomb-shaped shape. The color is light lilac with a beautiful purple tint. The flower consists of 12 petals, which are arranged in one or two rows. The central petals are curved inward and form a strong, dense ball. The stamens are most often modified or completely absent.
The bright sun changes the color of the outer petals of the peony to purple, while the central ones turn pale. Diameter – 15 cm. Peduncles are strong. Flowering lasts about two weeks.
A compact bush can fall apart under the weight of buds, so it requires support in the form of a ring. The green leaves of the peony are pointed at the edges and retain their beautiful appearance all season long. The variety is unpretentious. Suitable for cutting. Height – 90-100 cm. Blooms in late May and early summer.
Bellville has a light and pleasant aroma
Alexandr Duma
Alexander Dumas – peony has medium-sized double flowers that are bright pink with a beautiful lilac tint. The average diameter is 13 cm. The aroma is delicate and pleasant. Peony begins to bloom abundantly in early June and continues throughout the month.
The frost-resistant bush reaches a height of 1 m. The crown is medium spreading, and the peduncles are strong. Large, dark green leaves last all season. Purple peony is ideal for cutting.
Alexandre Dumas - a two-color variety that was bred in France
Flower dew
Ling hua zhan lu – peony grows up to 2 m. Growth is vigorous. It has large leaves of rich green color, thanks to which it retains its decorative appearance all season long. Frost-resistant.
Up to 70 flowers can grow on one bush at the same time, each of which reaches 20 cm in diameter. The peony continues to bloom for two weeks.
The bud shape is hydrangea-shaped.Pink colour. The aroma is sweet and delicate. Peony is resistant to gray rot.
Peony Flower dew is classified as a tree variety
Altai News
Novost` Altaya – the peony bush grows spreading (up to 1 m). The corrugated edges of the petals add splendor to the inflorescences. The leaves are large and the stems are strong. Abundant flowering occurs in May and June. The aroma of peony is tart and strong. The flowers have a delicate pink-lilac hue.
Peony News Altai has interesting wavy petals
Purple and lilac peonies in design
Purple varieties are widely used in landscape garden design. They are planted:
- next to the gazebo and porch of the house;
- in the front garden;
- in a group composition;
- as part of flower beds.
With the help of peony, they form a beautiful hedge that divides the garden into separate zones.
Rules for planting and care
Pink-purple peonies require certain conditions for proper development and good flowering:
- For planting, choose an open sunny place. There should not be tall plants or buildings nearby.
- The soil needs to be fertile and loose. In sandy or clay soil, the plant will slow down, which will adversely affect flowering. Therefore, the land should be prepared in advance. Purple peonies love organic feeding.
- It is best to plant seedlings in late August or early September. At this time, they will quickly take root and adapt more easily to the new place. In the spring, active development and growth will begin.
Watering is provided as the soil dries, after which loosening is carried out
It is important to regularly moisturize dark purple and lilac peonies during flowering so that the buds retain their beautiful appearance longer.
It is best to propagate by dividing the bush. To do this, it is hilled in a circle and removed from the ground. Divide as carefully as possible to avoid damage to the root system.
What lilac peonies look like as a hedge can be seen in the photo.
Plants should be planted away from tall trees and buildings
Diseases and pests
Purple peonies often suffer from gray rot at an early age. This usually happens in the spring, when the weather is damp outside.
If measures are not taken to combat infections, the plant will die.
For prevention it is necessary:
- regularly loosen the soil;
- in the fall, cut off completely and then burn the ground part of the purple peony;
- regulate planting density and thin out if necessary.
In spring, bushes should be treated with copper sulfate. The procedure is carried out when the first buds appear above the ground. The weather should be calm and dry.
If the purple peony does not bloom, then the reason may be:
- shaded location of the bush;
- planting density;
- poor drainage properties of the soil;
- old age;
- illiterate division of the bush;
- gray rot;
- dry period;
- high soil acidity.
Prune the bush for the winter almost to the ground
The most dangerous pest is the ant. It feeds on the syrup that the bud secretes, simultaneously eating leaves and petals
Also dangerous is aphids, which attack young shoots and buds.
Conclusion
Purple peonies are long-lived, decorating a plot in one place for at least 20 years.The plants are unpretentious and can withstand even severe frosts. For each garden, you can choose a variety with the required height and desired shade.
