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If the rose is considered the queen of flowers, then the peony can be given the title of king, because it is perfect for creating colorful compositions. There are a large number of their varieties and types; by choosing the one you like, you can make any garden plot bright and fragrant. Peony Karl Rosenfeld grows and develops beautifully in all regions of Russia.
Description of peony Karl Rosenfield
Peony Karl Rosenfeld is a herbaceous, milky-flowering variety. The plant was bred in southern China and, thanks to its beauty, became the property of the country. Despite its southern roots, the variety is cold-resistant and can withstand severe frosts without shelter. The flower grows poorly only in the Far North.
Getting acquainted with the peony Karl Rosenfeld should begin with external characteristics. The plant forms a powerful, spreading bush, up to one meter high. Strong, thick shoots are covered with lacy foliage of light olive color.
The surface of the leaf plate is smooth and shiny. Closer to autumn, the lush crown acquires a reddish tint, which allows it to maintain its decorative appearance until late autumn.
Peony Karl Rosenfeld has gained popularity for its beautiful flowering.Large inflorescences appear only when grown in open sun. Thanks to thick shoots and strong peduncles, the bush does not break or bend under the weight of flowers. Therefore, the plant does not need a garter. But many gardeners, due to their spreading shape, place the bushes in a beautiful support to give a decorative appearance.
To have an idea of the beauty of the Karl Rosenfield peony, you need to look at the photo:
The flowers are large, double, and serve as a real decoration for the garden.
Features of flowering
Peony Karl Rosenfeld is a herbaceous, mid-late variety. Flowering occurs in early July and lasts about 2 weeks. Thanks to its beautiful flowers, the variety is often used for making bouquets. To extend the flowering time when cut, sugar and vinegar are added to the water. At the same time, the water is changed daily.
Characteristics of inflorescences:
- flowers are arranged singly, double or simple in shape;
- the structure is dense, large, 18 cm in size;
- The color of the flower is dark red with a purple tint;
- the petals are large, ribbed, and bend in waves;
- The aroma is sweet, attracting butterflies and pollinating insects.
Lush and long-lasting flowering depends on the place of growth, climatic conditions and compliance with agricultural practices. If all care requirements are met, the bush will decorate your summer cottage for a long time.
Application in design
Herbaceous peony Karl Rosenfeld is ideal for realizing design fantasies. But before you design a flower garden, it is important to know what peony goes with.
Peony planting scheme Karl Rosenfeld:
- 3-4 plants are planted in the center of the flower bed, and herbaceous or ground cover plants are placed around it.
- Peony harmonizes perfectly with hybrid tea roses. While the rose bush is forming buds, Rosenfeld is already showing lush flowering. After it ends, the rose shows itself in all its glory, and the bright inflorescences look harmonious against the background of the green foliage of the peony bush.
- Peony Karl Rosenfeld is suitable for creating mixborders. It is planted surrounded by garden geraniums, mantles, decorative onions and aquilegia.
- In order for the flowerbed to delight the whole season with beautiful flowering, peonies are planted in combination with Siberian iris, large-rhizome geranium, sedum, yarrow and common mordovnik.
Flowers of the Buttercup family are not compatible with herbaceous peonies. Hellebore, anemone, and lumbago quickly deplete the soil. Therefore, when growing together, peonies will not show lush and beautiful flowering.
The variety goes well with herbaceous and flowering plants
When creating a flower garden with peony variety Karl Rosenfeld, it is important to remember that it:
- attracts attention;
- loves open sun and nutritious soil;
- grows in one place for about 20 years;
- Due to its spreading nature it requires a lot of space.
With the right combination of colors, the flowerbed will become a decoration for your garden plot; it will bloom from early summer to late autumn.
Reproduction methods
Peony lactiflora Karl Rosenfeld can be propagated by seeds and by dividing the bush. The seed method is labor-intensive; the first flowering occurs 5 years after planting the seedling.
Dividing a bush is a simple, effective way. Flowering occurs 2 years after planting.To obtain a new plant, an adult bush is dug up in August and divided into a certain number of divisions. Each part should have a healthy tuber and 2-3 flower buds.
A simple, effective method of propagation for peony - dividing the bush
Landing rules
In order for the peony Karl Rosenfeld to please with regular and abundant flowering, it is necessary to take into account its preferences:
- Lighting. Peony is a light-loving plant, so the planting site should be located in full sun and protected from drafts and gusty winds.
- Soil quality. The plant prefers loamy, sandy or clay soil. On sandy soil, the flowering period will begin earlier, but the external data will be much worse.
- Humidity. For peony varieties Karl Rosenfeld, well-drained soil without stagnant water is suitable. When planted in a lowland or wetland, the root system will begin to rot and the plant will die.
Experts recommend planting the Karl Rosenfeld peony at the end of summer. Planting time depends on the place of cultivation: in regions with a harsh climate, peony is planted in mid-August, in the middle zone - in early September, in the south - late September and mid-October.
Before planting, you need to properly select and prepare the seedling. Healthy tubers are dense, without signs of rot or mechanical damage. For early flowering, planting material must have at least 4 buds.
After acquisition, the tuber is kept in a weak solution of potassium permanganate; if there are cuts, it is treated with brilliant green or ash. If the division has long roots, they are trimmed, leaving 15-17 cm.
The further growth and condition of the inflorescences depends on compliance with agricultural technology. Planting technology:
- Dig a hole measuring 50x50 cm.
- The bottom is covered with a drainage layer and nutrient soil. If the soil is depleted, rotted compost, superphosphate and wood ash are added to it.
- The roots of the prepared division are straightened and placed in the center of the planting hole.
- The tuber is sprinkled with earth, compacting each layer.
- After planting, the soil is watered and mulched.
- When planting several specimens, maintain an interval of at least a meter.
The flower bud should be buried 3-5 cm
Aftercare
Paeonia Karl rosenfield is undemanding in care. But in order for large and beautiful inflorescences to appear on the bush, you need to listen to the advice of professionals:
- Since the plant is moisture-loving, irrigation should be regular and plentiful. In dry weather, watering is carried out once a week. For each bush, use about a bucket of warm, settled water. If there is a lack of moisture, the flowers will be small and unsightly.
- To enrich the soil with oxygen, after each watering the soil is loosened and mulched. Mulch will retain moisture, stop the growth of weeds, and serve as an additional organic fertilizer.
- Pruning is necessary to obtain large and beautiful flowers. During the entire flowering period, faded inflorescences are removed. This will help the plant save energy to produce new flower stalks. In the fall, a month before the onset of cold weather, radical pruning is carried out. All shoots are shortened, leaving stumps 20 cm high.
Feeding affects the growth and development of peony variety Karl Rosenfeld. If you follow simple rules, the peony will delight you with flowering for 20 years. In the second year after planting, each bush is fertilized according to a certain scheme:
- April (beginning of the growing season) – nitrogenous fertilizing;
- during the period of bud formation - mullein or an infusion of bird droppings;
- after the inflorescences wither - a mineral complex;
- September (at the time of flower bud formation) – humus and superphosphate.
Preparing for winter
Peony Karl Rosenfeld is a frost-resistant variety. Without shelter it can withstand frosts down to -40°C. But in order for the plant to please with large inflorescences, it is prepared for the winter. For this:
- The shoots are shortened to fit a stump.
- The soil is spilled abundantly.
- The tree trunk circle is sprinkled with wood ash and mulched with dry leaves, humus or straw.
Pests and diseases
Peony Karl Rosenfeld has strong immunity to fungal and viral diseases. If agricultural practices are not followed, the following may appear on the plant:
- Gray rot – The disease appears during the rainy season. The fungus affects the entire above-ground part, as a result the foliage becomes covered with brown spots and dries out, the stem turns black and breaks, and the buds dry out without blooming. Broad-spectrum fungicides will help get rid of the fungus. To prevent the disease from affecting neighboring crops, all infected shoots are cut and burned.
The fungus affects the entire aerial part
- Rust – the disease develops in warm, humid weather. If you do not start timely treatment, the fungus will spread to nearby growing plants in a couple of days. The disease can be recognized by drying of the foliage. The plant weakens, stops growing and developing. If you do not help the peony, it will not survive the winter and will die.To get rid of infection, copper-containing preparations are used.
Affected shoots must be cut out and burned
- Ants – the most dangerous enemy of peonies, as they are carriers of viral and fungal diseases. Pests are attracted to the sweet syrup secreted by the inflorescences. They settle in large colonies on the bush, eating petals and foliage. To combat ants, the bush is sprayed and the soil is treated with repellents.
The pest is a carrier of diseases, it is necessary to fight them
Conclusion
Peony Karl Rosenfeld is an unpretentious, beautifully flowering shrub. By combining it with flowering perennials, you can transform your garden plot and make it bright and fragrant.
