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There are many varieties of flowers, each of them is unique. Patio peonies are widely popular in the CIS countries. These are dwarf varieties that do not take up much space on the territory. They are used for site decoration and are easy to care for. You can get acquainted with the popular varieties of patio peonies and the peculiarities of their cultivation in this article.
Description of patio peonies
Patio peonies are famous for being a versatile growing option - they can be planted in pots or in the garden
Miniature shrubs fit perfectly into small flower beds and decorate patios and porches. Some varieties can be grown in containers. Dwarf peonies are considered herbaceous.
It is not difficult to grow them at home; the root system develops slightly. There are varieties of patio peonies in different colors. The buds come in various shapes, double and simple.
Advantages and disadvantages
In ancient times, low varieties of peonies were used in folk medicine for headaches and asthma.
Many representatives of patio peony species have strong and durable stems, thanks to which the plants are not afraid of wind and rain
Pros:
- compactness of bushes;
- peonies do not need support;
- the inflorescences emit a delicate, unobtrusive aroma.
Minuses:
- sometimes plants hide part of the buds under spreading leaves;
- Some varieties of patio peonies are odorless.
Varieties of patio peonies with photos and names
Varieties of dwarf peonies are a real find for lovers of small, graceful flowers. There are many varieties of these plants with a variety of colors. They bloom at different times of the year.
Athens
Athens is a milky-flowered herbaceous patio peony of hybrid origin. The variety has an early flowering period. The bush has an attractive, neat shape, the buds are semi-double. The Athena variety blooms earlier than other types of peonies, blooming bright crimson petals with a pleasant aroma. The leaves are trifoliate, pointed towards the end, and have a rich green hue. Adult bushes of dwarf peonies grow up to 70 cm in height.
Peony patio Athens has petals of a rich shade that can fade in the sun
London
London is a milky-flowering hybrid, herbaceous subshrub. The species is characterized by early flowering. Peonies bloom in dense, deep red colors. The outer petals are large, while the inner petals are narrower. The inflorescences emit an unobtrusive sweetish aroma. The bushes grow compact, up to 60 cm in height. The dwarf peony is ideal for growing in a pot. The flowers have two types of petals, the lower ones are larger, and the upper ones are small. They form the core.
The London variety is considered one of the most popular in European countries.
Dublin
The milky-flowering hybrid peony Dublin (Dublin) is a herbaceous subshrub. The species is a late bloomer with attractive almond-shaped flowers. The petals are white with a yellowish center. Patio peonies are great for growing in containers. The variety has high decorative properties. Snow-white large flowers with a tall, creamy-golden core look great in a flowerpot. The bushes grow compact, up to 45 cm in height. They can be planted in the front garden or create a spectacular flowering border.
The Dublin variety looks like a fried egg.
Oslo
Oslo is a milky-flowering peony hybrid of early ripening. The flowers are formed salmon-scarlet with a yellowish center. The shape of the petals and color of the patio peony resembles an oriental poppy. They are large, wide, arranged in 1-3 rows. The center is surrounded by sterile pistils and stamens. The flowers are facing upward and emit a pleasant sweetish aroma. The bush grows compact, up to 35 cm in height. The stems are strong, the leaves are small, rich green.
Inflorescences of Oslo dwarf peonies are among the largest
Red Spider
Red Spider is a low-growing early flowering hybrid. Brought out by breeders from the Netherlands. The variety received this name because of its bright double-needle-shaped flowers. The inner petals are pointed and frame the oval outer ones. They are a bright crimson shade with a scarlet tint. The leaves are dark green and large in size.
The Red Spider variety is famous for its frost resistance, strong immunity, the buds stand great when cut for up to two weeks
Sea wave
The low-growing variety of peonies Sea wave amazes with its elegance and original color of the petals.The flowers are shaped like a ball, they are double, with a diameter of up to 12 cm. A special feature of the species is the shade. It changes from light blue to bright blue.
The blue color of peonies is considered one of the most rare
Kyiv
Kyiv (Kyiv)
- a hybrid type of patio peonies. The variety is medium flowering and is famous for its magnificent flowers. The petals are pink with a yellowish center. Inflorescences are formed with a diameter of 10 cm. The low-growing bush will grow up to 25 cm in height.
Few petals are formed on the Kyiv bud, but they are very large
Rainbow
The low-growing Rainbow peony is characterized by buds that resemble the shape of a rose. They open and turn into large, double flowers with a diameter of up to 15 cm. The petals come in different colors: from white to red-violet.
Rainbow is one of the most decorative varieties of peonies and will serve as an original decoration for the area.
Queen of the night
The patio peony variety Queen of the night got its name because of its unsurpassed beauty and bright color. The flowers are a rich, dark purple hue that is eye-catching. The variety is compact in size, the bushes grow up to 45 cm in height. They can be planted to decorate the borders of flower beds and flower borders. The variety is used in group plantings.
The Queen of the Night variety harmonizes perfectly with light-colored peonies.
Features of cultivation
When planting patio peonies in open ground, they need to be cared for in the same way as ordinary flowers. If you plant them in pots, you should adhere to some nuances.
- A peony root that is at least 2 years old should be planted in the pot. You need to choose a pot with a volume of at least 5 liters and 40 cm in diameter.
- There should be a hole at the bottom of the pot to drain excess water. The drainage layer is also important; it can be made from gravel or broken brick.
- It is recommended to buy large pots at once, since patio peonies do not tolerate replanting well.
- After placing the root in a pot and filling it with nutrient soil, you need to place the crop in a place well lit by the sun.
- The plant needs regular moisture and fertilizer. Patio peonies should not be flooded, but drying out is also harmful. It is necessary to moisturize them 2-3 times a week. Each bush requires 1.5-2 buckets of settled water. It is recommended to use nitrogen and potassium as fertilizers.
- When the flowers and stems wither, they need to be trimmed and the peonies removed indoors. The pot can be taken outside next spring.
There is nothing difficult in caring for dwarf flowers. The main thing is to adhere to agrotechnical recommendations.
Application in landscape design
Patio peonies are not as versatile as medium and tall varieties, but they are no less popular with florists. They are used for their intended purpose for patio decoration. A ridge made up of flowers of bright colors will look effective on the territory. Unfortunately, dwarf bushes cannot be used to form a hedge. Plants can be used to decorate garden paths. Patio peonies also look great in single plantings, where coniferous crops and a well-groomed lawn serve as the background.
Decorative pots with dwarf peonies are displayed in greenhouses, on balconies or terraces
Flowers are widely used to decorate rock gardens and rockeries, as miniature plants fit perfectly into the design of even the most ordinary-looking garden.Containers with patio peonies are placed on the steps, and bushes are planted in the garden near the seating area.
Dwarf peonies look great in tandem with other flowers, namely:
- irises;
- roses;
- ferns;
- hosts;
- tulips;
- violets;
- dwarf lilies;
- chrysanthemums.
Dwarf plants should be planted at a short distance from trees - up to 3-4 meters. For planting near other low-growing tree varieties, cherry, serviceberry, and tamarisk will be good neighbors.
Patio peonies grow safely near ornamental coniferous crops, such as thuja, juniper, and cypress.
In mixed flower beds, it is advisable to place dwarf flowers in the foreground. Since their peduncles are very short, the buds can be used to form amazing flower arrangements, where they act as the central element.
Conclusion
Pretty patio peonies are easy to grow if you follow the basic rules of agricultural technology. There are many varieties of low-growing flowers in different shades. With them you can create amazing flower arrangements for site decoration. Patio peonies are planted not only in the garden, but also on the balconies of city apartments and in courtyards.
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