Peonies are bright and luxurious flowers with lush foliage and a pleasant aroma. The large flowers of this perennial plant can decorate any area and make it incredibly attractive. Peony bushes are highly valued by gardeners for their excellent decorative qualities. In order for plants to delight the owner with their beauty for a long time, it is important to carefully approach the choice of planting material.
Types of seedlings
The following types of planting material are available:
- ZKS. Such plants are planted in a container and are rooted. The peculiarity of these peonies with a closed root system is that it is difficult to assess the condition of the rhizome. These products usually have a higher cost due to the weight and size of the packaging.
- OKS. Bare-root seedlings are a very common option. These plants are dug out of the soil and packaged. To prevent the rhizome from drying out, sellers can add a little substrate or lubricate the roots with a special composition. An open root system allows you to immediately identify the signs of a successful purchase.
Selection of peony seedlings
When buying peony seedlings, you should take into account the following points:
- Variety The choice of plant variety depends both on the taste of the gardener and on the purpose of the purchase.At the same time, you should take a meaningful approach to the purpose of colors. Some varieties are more suitable for cutting into bouquets, while others are more suitable for decorating areas.
- Number of seedlings. When choosing planting material, you need to take into account the area that you plan to allocate for peonies. A herbaceous peony bush may require 0.5-0.8 square meters. m, and for a tree bush - up to 1.5 sq. m.
- Plant quality. The rhizome should be dense, not too thin and not old. The seedling should not have soft spots, mold or mechanical damage. Healthy material has a smooth skin, without growths. The plant may have 2-5 renewal buds and adventitious roots. The diameter of the storage roots should be about 2 cm.
The My Gardener online store offers a wide range of excellent peony seedlings at an attractive price. To order plants, you must add the desired items to your cart and indicate a convenient payment method. Goods are dispatched as quickly as possible. Buyers are provided with quality services, including careful delivery of certified products and professional advice.
