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One of the amazing developments of breeders is the Border Charm peony. Translated into Russian, the name sounds like “Border of Charm”. The variety is widespread in the CIS countries. You can familiarize yourself with the planting features and flower care rules in this article.
Where and how did it appear
Peony Border Charm is characterized by its large flower size
To breed the variety, a herbaceous and a tree peony were crossed. The Border Charm variety first appeared in 1984. American breeders worked on the development of the species.
Description of peony Border Charm with photo
The culture has hybrid flowers, like the tree peony. The petals are yellowish, creamier at the outer ends with large flashes of red and a prominent center stalk. Border Charm flowers are semi-double, medium in size, located on stems 60 cm long, close to large leaves. The stems are strong, bend horizontally and form a low bush 50 cm high, 120 cm wide or more. The diameter of Border Charm peonies is 18-20 cm.The leaves are dark, blue-green, large. The Border Charm variety will not leave even an experienced gardener indifferent. The peony bushes are growing wildly.
The flowers have an unobtrusive, light aroma
Timing and flowering period
The hybrid peony ito-hybrid Border Charm is a mid-late variety. The budding period starts in the second half of June. In the northern regions it occurs closer to July. The average flowering time of Border Charm is three weeks, after which the bud petals gradually fall off. The hybrid is suitable for creating bouquets. When cut, flowers are stored for up to 10 days.
Advantages and disadvantages
A variety of peonies of the American selection, Border Charm, has high frost resistance and endurance. The bushes can safely withstand temperature changes and rain.
Border Charm peony bushes can withstand frosts down to -30 degrees
Pros:
- high frost resistance;
- strong immunity to diseases;
- attractive appearance;
- no support required;
- lush, long-lasting flowering;
- not capricious in care;
- The variety is excellent for cutting.
Minuses:
- high cost of planting material - from 3000 rubles;
- poor tolerance to high temperatures.
Landing rules
In order for Border Charm peony seedlings to take root safely, it is necessary to follow the rules of agricultural technology when planting.
- The place should be protected from the wind, well lit by the sun, but partial shade is also allowed.
- 1-2 weeks before planting, you need to prepare holes measuring 70*70 cm. Sparse sandy and peaty soils are suitable.
- A drainage layer of gravel or broken brick should be placed at the bottom.
- In the hole, the division must be positioned so that the buds are at a depth of 5 cm.If necessary, it can be laid sideways in the planting hole so that all the buds are at the same level.
- The delenki are covered with loose soil or a prepared earthen mixture of humus, garden soil and sand in a 1:1 ratio.
After planting the peonies, the soil around is compacted and irrigated with settled water. To retain moisture longer, the root zone needs to be mulched.
Features of care
Ito peonies are considered long-lived (compared to other species). They can grow safely in one place for up to 20 years. The main thing is to organize proper care of the plantings:
- Watering. Border Charm hybrid peonies need to be irrigated regularly with settled water. During drought, bushes require more moisture. Flowers should be watered when the top layer of soil is dry. 1 adult bush requires 15 liters of water. It is advisable to irrigate the plantings in the evening or before sunrise.
- Loosening. After watering, it is necessary to carefully loosen the root zone to ensure regular access of oxygen to the rhizome. This stimulates lush, abundant flowering. In parallel with loosening, weeds are removed. To prevent moisture evaporation, the soil in the root part is mulched with sawdust or spruce branches.
- Feeding. Fertilizers should be applied from the third year of life of Border Charm peonies. At the beginning of the growing season, nitrogen compounds are applied, and at the end of flowering, potassium-phosphorus fertilizers are applied. They promote the formation of buds and allow the flower to regain its strength.
It is periodically recommended to add dolomite flour or ash under the Border Charm peony bush if the soil is not ideal in terms of acidity.
It is necessary to carefully loosen peonies so as not to damage the root system.
Preparing for winter
Peonies of the American Border Charm selection should be covered with soil and covered with mulch on top and around the root zone. High-moor peat is used as a mulching layer, and a little humus is placed under it. You can take straw, spruce branches. In spring, it is necessary to remove the mulch in time so that the rhizome does not rot. A small mulch layer should be left to feed the awakened plant. It is advisable to put the first snow that falls on the bushes.
How does it reproduce
The Border Charm variety is usually propagated only vegetatively. Most gardeners prefer dividing the root system of the parent plant or taking stem cuttings.
- Root division. You should start this breeding option at the end of summer. Bushes 6-7 years old are suitable. The mother plant must be carefully dug up and pulled out of the ground, and the rhizome must be divided into parts with a sharp knife. Each specimen should have 2-3 renewal buds. The cuttings must be planted in pre-prepared holes with a drainage layer and a nutritious soil mixture. The peony seedling will need 2-3 years to adapt.
- Cuttings. This method of reproduction is more labor-intensive and has low productivity. Only some cuttings cut from the parent bush will be able to take root. After flowering, a strong shoot is cut off in the middle of the bush, shortened, turning it into a cutting. The deciduous mass is removed, an oblique cut is made from below, and powdered with Kornevin to stimulate root formation. The stem cutting is planted in a flower pot with a drainage layer and loose soil. Cover the top with a bag to create a greenhouse effect. If rooting is successful, the peony will actively grow after 2-3 weeks. Then the cover needs to be removed.In August next year, the cuttings can be planted in open soil. For the winter, the young plant is insulated with mulch and covered with non-woven material.
The seed method is not suitable, since as a result the varietal characteristics are not preserved.
Disease and pest control
Border Charm peonies almost do not suffer from diseases due to their strong immunity. If you do not follow the care rules, the plants may become sick or be attacked by beetles.
Disease control methods:
- Rust. The disease is characterized by the appearance of reddish spots containing fungal spores. Rust quickly spreads to neighboring crops. At the first signs of the disease, you should immediately treat the bush with 1% Bordeaux mixture.
- Powdery mildew. A sign of pathology is the appearance of a gray-white plaque. Powdery mildew greatly reduces the decorative properties of peonies. To get rid of the disease, use the drug HOM to treat the plantings.
- Botrytis. The disease manifests itself in the form of a dry grayish coating. Initially, it affects the above-ground part of the plant, including the buds. Afterwards, the disease spreads to the root system. Bushes can be saved only in the early stages of the disease by spraying with Fitosporin.
You can fight rust with Strobi and Horus
Border Charm peonies are attacked by insects. They reduce the decorative properties of bushes, drain vitality, and weaken the immune system.
Common pests include:
- Aphid. It feeds on peony juice and quickly forms colonies. You can destroy it using soap or tobacco solution.
- Bronze beetle. The insect eats petals and foliage and is controlled with Medvetox.
- Ants. They feed on the nectar of unopened buds and are destroyed by the Anteater or Thunder.
Application in landscape design
Border Charm is widely used in landscape design. Peonies are planted as group plantings with other flowers or separately. Hybrids look great in tandem with irises, roses, phlox and thuja. Peonies can be planted in rockeries, on alpine hills, along borders.
Border Charm peonies look great as single plantings
Placement near conifers
Conclusion
Peony Border Charm is a flower of amazing beauty, creamy yellow in color with a scarlet center. The variety is not picky in care and is famous for its frost resistance. Flowers are widely used for site decoration.
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