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Peony Salmon Glory is a herbaceous perennial. Its creators are American breeders. The variety was bred in 1947. In one place, beautiful peonies bloom profusely for more than 10 years.
Despite such a venerable age, the variety continues to be popular
Description of peony Salmon Glory
The peony variety Salmon Glory is a tall collection plant; shoots reach 75-85 cm. The stems are powerful and thick. But since there are many buds and they are heavy, it is impossible to do without support.
The bush grows quickly, it is spreading, so it requires a lot of space for normal growth. The leaves are deep green and wide.
For planting, you can choose partial shade, but the color palette of the peony is best revealed in a sunny area protected from drafts. The variety Salmon Glory is frost-resistant. The crop is recommended for cultivation in almost all regions of Russia.
Features of flowering
Salmon Glory peonies are large-flowered varieties with large double buds, their diameter is about 20 cm. Up to 20 inflorescences bloom on one adult bush.
The petals are pink-coral, pressed against each other very tightly, so that the core is not visible. Their sizes are gradually decreasing. The outer petals are much larger than those in the center.
Flowering is early, but the splendor of the buds depends on:
- the right place for planting;
- soil composition;
- timely feeding and protection from diseases and pests.
To understand the features of Salmon Glory peonies, it is better to watch the video at the end.
The plant is famous for its long flowering time - up to three weeks.
Application in design
Before purchasing the Salmon Glory variety, you need to think in advance where to place the plants. They can be planted singly or in beds with other garden flowers. In order not to spoil the landscape design, you should decide which plants can coexist with peonies.
What you need to pay attention to:
- The flowers must match. You should not plant crops with the same color next to salmon-pink peonies Salmon Glory.
- Flower beds look great if the variety is supplemented with irises and delphiniums, lilies and bells, and clematis. Only their inflorescences should be of contrasting colors.
- You can plant Salmon Glory peonies on smooth green lawns.
- Tall deciduous trees and conifers, including juniper, perfectly set off the pink-salmon color. Just plant peonies at a distance so that there is no strong shading.
Sufficient distance must be left between Salmon Glory bushes and other garden crops so that they do not interfere with each other.
The crop is also suitable for growing on balconies, only the flowerpots need to be large
Reproduction methods
The peony variety Salmon Glory can be propagated:
- seeds;
- dividing the bush;
- green cuttings;
- layering.
Gardeners consider dividing rhizomes or growing seedlings from cuttings to be the most effective.
Landing rules
The further development of the bushes will depend on how the Salmon Glory peonies are planted. You need to decide on the timing of planting, choosing a location, and preparing seedlings.
Landing dates
Salmon Glory peonies can be planted in spring or autumn. In cold regions, it is better to plan work for the spring so that by winter the plants take root well and do not die.
In spring, flowers can be planted until the buds wake up. Autumn work is performed depending on the region:
- middle zone - during September;
- Siberia, Ural, Leningrad region - from the last days of August to mid-September;
- Krasnodar Territory, North Caucasus - at the end of September and until October 15.
If it was not possible to plant peonies in open ground in the fall, the seedling is placed in a pot and left on the loggia for the plant to take root. When the temperature outside drops below 0 degrees, dig a hole in the garden bed, place the Salmon Glory peony in it and cover it. In the spring they are transplanted to a permanent place.
Preparation of planting material
Only high-quality seedlings will allow you to obtain lushly blooming and healthy Salmon Glory peonies.
Tips for selection and preparation:
- the division is selected from 3-4-year-old bushes, each should have from three to five buds;
- if the division is two years old, then choose a rhizome with at least two buds;
- there should be no damage or blackness on the rhizomes;
- root length - at least 20 cm;
- seedlings that smell rotten or have mold are not suitable for planting.
After separation, the green mass is cut to a third of its length
Salmon Glory peonies are inspected before planting, damage is cut off, and disinfected with ash, a solution of potassium permanganate, or Maxim.
In order for rooting to be successful, the roots are dipped in a special composition, for which the following is taken per 10 liters of water:
- “Heteroauxin” – two tablets;
- copper sulfate – 50 g;
- clay.
The roots are dipped in a creamy solution, then dried in the shade for 24 hours.
Selection of location and soil
Peony variety Salmon Glory prefers a sunny, draft-free place that is lit all day. In the shade, the plant blooms poorly or does not form buds at all. There must be at least 1 m from the fence or building. Flower beds are located on an elevated area where groundwater lies at a height of at least 1 m.
There is no need to choose a place where spreading trees grow; they provide strong shade.
Ideally planted in the southern or southwestern part of the garden plot
As for the soil, Salmon Glory peonies are unpretentious. But they bloom profusely on slightly acidic, moisture-intensive and well-drained soils. Before planting, the soil is filled with nutrients. Use mineral or organic fertilizers.
Pit preparation
If you plan to plant several peony bushes on the site, then the holes are spaced at least 1 m apart. They are prepared 30 days in advance so that the soil has time to settle.
Stages of work:
- The soil is dug up and the roots of weeds are selected.
It is recommended to water the soil well first
- The pit should be about 80 cm deep and about 70 cm wide.
- The bottom is filled with a drainage layer of broken bricks, gravel or coarse sand.
The drainage layer should be about 15-20 cm, especially in lowlands
- The soil selected from above is mixed with compost or humus (one bucket), wood ash (300 g) and superphosphate (100 g), and poured into the hole.
Fill with soil, leaving 10 cm to the edge
Landing algorithm
Peonies, including the Salmon Glory variety, are planted in the same way:
- A mound is made in the center and the plant is placed, having first straightened and positioned the roots down. Growth buds are dropped to a depth of no more than 3-4 cm.
Root bends are unacceptable, otherwise the plant will not take root well.
- Water the seedling to remove air pockets and cover it again with soil.
- After the next watering, it is advisable to mulch the soil.
In spring, friendly shoots will appear on the site
Aftercare
Further care for peonies, including the Salmon Glory variety, is traditional:
- watering and fertilizing;
- weed removal and mulching;
- loosening the soil.
You need to water the bushes moderately, as the roots do not like stagnant water. In dry weather, you need to irrigate more often; when it rains, stop altogether. One peony requires about 10 liters of water.
Water is poured into a groove in the root zone of the bush, trying not to erode the soil around the shoots
Peonies are fed several times during the growing season:
- In early spring, pour a solution of potassium permanganate over the snow, then ammonium nitrate (15 g per 10 liters of water). Use mineral fertilizers for foliar feeding on leaves. To make the composition last longer, add 1 tbsp to the solution. l. washing powder.
- When buds form, the plants are watered with a solution consisting of superphosphate (10 g), ammonium nitrate (7.5 g), potassium salt (5 g) in a bucket of water. It is good to sprinkle the bushes with wood ash.
- After flowering, add organic matter under planting, for example, compost, humus.
Preparing for winter
Peony Salmon Glory is a herbaceous plant, so in the fall the shoots are cut out, leaving only 1-2 cm. The work is planned for late autumn, when a stable sub-zero temperature has established.
Cut leaves and shoots are burned, even if the plants are not sick. Then the bush is generously sprinkled with wood ash.
Since Salmon Glory is a frost-resistant peony, you only need to sprinkle the root zone of the bushes with humus or compost.
Pests and diseases
Peonies are resistant to many diseases and pests. Problems most often arise due to poor agricultural practices or prolonged cold rains.
Salmon Glory peonies suffer from gray rot (botrytis). It spreads to the foliage, stem, buds, and a gray coating appears. At the slightest sign or for prevention, you need to spray the bushes and the soil around with a solution of copper sulfate or infusion of garlic.
Among the pests, peonies are often bothered by aphids and ants. Plants should be sprinkled thickly with ash or special preparations should be used.
Conclusion
Peony Salmon Glory is a variety proven over decades. It is better to buy planting material in specialized stores or from experienced gardeners. Plants planted in autumn will delight you with fragrant and unusually large buds the following year.
