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Peony Henry Boxtos is a powerful, beautiful hybrid with large cherry-colored flowers and amazing petal arrangement. It was released in 1955 in the USA. The variety is considered unsurpassed in endurance and beauty; it has an ideal flower shape and size, and a rich depth of color.
Description of peony Henry Boxtos
The culture belongs to the classic mid-early hybrids
The bush of the Henry Bockstoce peony is spreading, it needs a lot of space, the height of the stems is about 90 cm. It loves the sun, it is necessary for good flowering within 12 hours. The hybrid is resistant to frost and disease, and does not die at a winter air temperature of -40 °C. Can be grown in all regions of Russia.
The stems are thick, of medium stability; if it rains, they droop under the weight of the huge flowers. In dry weather the bush does not fall apart, but it is better to install a support to protect it from the wind. The flowering of the Henry Boxtos peony begins simultaneously with the milky-flowering varieties at the end of May. Carved green leaves have dark and light shades. Single-flowered shoots do not branch.
Features of flowering
Henry Boxtos peony planted in the garden fully blooms in the third year.Experienced gardeners recommend removing inflorescences that appear in the first two years of cultivation until the root gains strength. The splendor of flowering depends on proper planting and careful care.
The flower diameter of the Henry Bockstoce peony, according to the description, is from 20 to 22 cm. The corolla consists of large semicircular petals, the middle is closed, like a rose, which is why it is called rose-shaped. Henry Boxtos belongs to the group of double peonies, blooms from late May to June for 15-20 days, and even at the end of flowering does not shed its petals. Flowers may fade slightly in the sun; they have a pleasant but unobtrusive aroma.
Application in design
Peony Henry Boxtos goes well in a flower bed with roses, clematis, and phlox. Large bright flowers will decorate the gazebo, lawn, and garden beds. They look beautiful in a mixborder or as tapeworms, against the background of coniferous plants.
Duchess de Nemours, Festival Maxima are varieties of milky-flowered peonies that go well with Henry Bockstoce. Even the most inexperienced gardener can grow such a composition.
Red peony goes well with white and pink varieties
Hybrid Henry Boxtos is a large bush that takes up a lot of space, this must be taken into account when planting. You should not place it in a flowerpot, which will limit the growth of the root system - this will have a bad effect on flowering.
Reproduction methods
There are several ways to propagate the Henry Boxtos peony - by divisions and shoots, but the most often used is dividing the bush. The seed method is used only by breeders to obtain new varieties.
The best time to propagate peonies is the end of August or the beginning of September.It is not advisable to plant large cuttings; when purchasing a seedling with large roots, it is better to trim them to stimulate root formation.
You can divide the 3-5 year old Henry Boxtos bush growing on the site. It is impossible to dig up an older plant; it develops a huge root system. When working, place the pitchfork at a distance of 15-20 cm from the bush, dig deep in a circle, because the root is powerful. You cannot pull the tops; before replanting, it is better to immediately cut off the leaves at a distance of 5 cm from the ground.
Landing rules
In autumn, in central Russia (fourth climate zone), you can plant and replant the Henry Boxtos peony from August 20 to September 20. By the beginning of cold weather, it needs to take root. In the Northern regions they plant earlier. You can carry out work in the spring, but this will harm the development of the plant; it will form few leaves and roots and will not bloom.
The affected areas on the rhizome are cut out and sprinkled with wood ash, after washing the plant with water before doing this. There should be 2-3 renewal buds in one division. Long roots can be shortened to 10-15 cm. Before planting, dilute a strong solution of potassium permanganate or “Fundazol” and immerse the cuttings in it for an hour. After this, they are placed for three hours in water with the addition of a root formation stimulator.
The best place to plant the Henry Boxtos peony is a sunny area with light shading at midday. The hole for the seedling is prepared according to the size of the root system. Renewal points should be at a depth of 5 cm. If planted higher, the shoots will freeze; lower, it will be difficult for the sprouts to break through the soil layer.
Henry Boxtos herbaceous peonies love neutral or slightly acidic soil. If the site has black soil, you don’t need to add a lot of fertilizers when planting. Too rich soil will be detrimental to flowering.5-7 cm of sand or expanded clay is poured into the bottom of the planting hole so that there is no stagnation of water at the roots. Add nutritious soil on top:
- non-acidic peat – 1 handful;
- sand if the soil is heavy;
- rotted compost;
- superphosphate – 70-100 g.
The soil should be loose, moisture- and breathable. The planting hole is prepared 2-3 weeks in advance and watered well so that the soil settles.
Description of the landing process:
- A mound is made at the bottom of the hole to place the root of the seedling on.
The landing site is prepared in advance
- Then place the division at the desired depth, cover it with soil and lightly compact it with your hands.
The roots of the seedling are carefully straightened when planting
- Water the Henry Boxtos peony with water, mulch with peat or compost; it is better not to use manure to avoid fungal diseases.
To prevent water from spreading, it is convenient to make a circular trench around the bush
The remaining broken roots can be planted to a depth of 6-7 cm in a horizontal position; they will bloom only in 3-4 years.
Aftercare
Henry Boxtos peonies do not require complex care. It is enough to carry out basic agrotechnical measures:
- In summer, regular but moderate watering is needed. Especially during flowering, the plant should not dry out.
- It is necessary to weed around the peony and mulch the soil so that it remains loose.
- For lush flowering, Henry Boxtos is fed with complex mineral fertilizers in April. After flowering, only potassium and phosphorus are used.
In addition, peonies need timely autumn pruning and protection from pests and diseases.
Preparing for winter
The hybrid peony variety Henry Boxtos is a herbaceous species, so pruning must be carried out. If everything is done correctly, the plantings will delight you with lush flowering next year.The main mistake that novice gardeners make is cutting stems in early autumn. Because of this, the plant does not receive enough nutrients. It is thanks to the green leaves that the root is nourished and fully prepared for winter. The signal to begin work is the first frost, when the foliage droops.
In the fall, Henry Boxtos needs to be fed 14-15 days before the cold weather sets in. You can carry out this procedure at the end of August. Phosphorus-potassium fertilizers are applied - monopotassium phosphate (1 tablespoon per 10 liters of water), superphosphate (50 g per 1 sq. m).
The stems are not cut too low, leaving stumps 3-5 cm high. They work with a clean tool, wiping it after each bush. All cut foliage is removed from the flowerbed and burned or taken out of the area. After all the preparatory work, the peony is mulched with compost or peat. In the Northern regions, it is advisable to cover the plants of the first year of planting with a 15 cm layer of mulch.
Pests and diseases
With proper care, the Henry Boxtos peony rarely gets sick, grows quickly and blooms profusely. To ensure that nothing interferes with the development of the plant, it is advisable to carry out preventive measures to protect against diseases and pests.
In autumn, peonies are treated with 1% Bordeaux mixture. To prevent diseases after pruning, the hemp and the ground around it can be sprayed with the same product at a concentration of 3%. For pests they use:
- "Lepidocide";
- "Fitoverm";
- "Bitoxibacillin";
- "Aktaru";
- "Fufanon."
Biological drugs cause less harm to human health
Insecticides of various compositions are effective in the fight against insects
Conclusion
Peony Henry Boxtos is a beautiful and unpretentious flower. It will become a real decoration of the garden. The advantage of the hybrid is winter hardiness, good disease resistance and bright, unforgettable flowering. By fulfilling simple agrotechnical requirements, you can achieve the maximum number and diameter of flowers.
