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Peony Salmon Chiffon is a classic variety of pink flowers, bred more than 40 years ago. Produces very large fragrant flowers that look beautiful in the garden and are suitable for cutting. A description of the variety, as well as recommendations for planting and care can be found in this article.
Breeding history
The peony variety Salmon Chiffon was bred in the late 1970s, its author was the American breeder Roy Clem. The new culture was tested and registered in 1981.
Over time, it spread to different countries, including Russia. The flower is highly winter-hardy, so it can be grown in most regions.
Description of peony Salmon Chiffon with photo
The Salmon Chiffon variety is a perennial shrub with powerful peduncles up to 85 cm high. It is an interspecific hybrid, characterized by high resistance to frost, drought and other unfavorable phenomena. He has good immunity, so he is practically not susceptible to diseases.
The shoots of the peony Salmon Chiffon are densely covered with large leaves of a typical shape. The color is bright green, creating a beautiful background.The root system is quite developed, the bush does not spread out thanks to its strong peduncles.
Salmon Chiffon peony flowers are large - even the buds reach a diameter of 40 mm
After full bloom, the size of the inflorescence is 15-20 cm in diameter, which makes it as spectacular as possible. The shape is cup-shaped, symmetrical. The color of the petals is soft pink and attractive. The core is bright yellow and stands out beautifully against the general background.
Timing and flowering period
Peony Salmon Chiffon is an early flowering variety. The first buds bloom in May, and the last ones in mid-June. Sometimes, due to the cold spring, the dates may shift by several days. But in any case, the flowering time is approximately 2-3 weeks.
Advantages and disadvantages
Peony Salmon Chiffon is one of the most beautiful flowers in the pink range. The shrub produces double inflorescences that decorate the garden and look no less attractive when cut. In addition, this variety is characterized by high winter hardiness and can withstand open ground down to -40 degrees, which corresponds to zone 3. Thanks to this, it can be grown in any region of Russia from the middle zone and North-West to Siberia and the Far East.
Peony Salmon Chiffon produces very large flowers of a delicate pink hue
Pros:
- very large buds;
- attractive coloring;
- early flowering;
- exceptional winter hardiness;
- easy care;
- pronounced aroma.
Minuses:
- may suffer from diseases;
- flowers become lush only by 3-5 years.
When and how to plant
Peony variety Salmon Chiffon, like many other flowers, is planted in the spring, in the second half of April. In the Urals and Siberia, it is better to shift the dates to the May holidays or even a little later in order to wait until the soil warms up well.
For planting, choose a well-lit place (partial shade is allowed) with fertile and loose soil. It is first dug up and fed with a complex mineral composition or organic matter (humus, compost). It is also necessary to ensure that the flowerbed is not located in a low area, because otherwise, after rains and snowmelt, the root system will be severely damaged from excess moisture.
When planting the peony Salmon Chiffon, proceed as follows:
- Several holes 60 cm deep are formed at a distance of 1 m.
- Place a layer of small stones on the bottom.
- Lay fertile soil and place the seedling, straighten the roots.
- Compact the soil so that the buds go to a shallow depth (maximum 5 cm). This will allow them to constantly receive moisture and will significantly strengthen the stems, as well as the root system.
- Water and mulch after a few days.
Care instructions
Peony Salmon Chiffon does not need special care - it is grown according to the same rules as other varieties:
- Weekly watering (every three days during drought).
- Periodic loosening of the soil and weeding.
- Spring feeding with a nitrogen composition, summer (during the formation of buds and two more times with an interval of three weeks) - with complex fertilizer. Can be alternated with organic matter.
- Removing flowers as they fade.
For lush flowering, the shrub should be regularly watered and fed.
Wintering
Peony Salmon Chiffon does not require special preparation for winter.The plant is winter-hardy, so shelter is not required even in the Siberian winter. In the second half of October, you can trim the entire above-ground part, leaving small stumps 2 cm above the surface. Next, mulch with peat or unripe compost. If there is no fertilizer, you can fill it with dry leaf litter. Mature bushes aged four years and older are left without shelter.
Reproduction methods
Peony variety Salmon Chiffon reproduces well by vegetative methods:
- cuttings;
- layering;
- dividing the bush.
Cuttings are cut at the very beginning of summer and planted in a fertile mixture of peat and sand 1:1. They are well moistened, covered with a jar and ventilated regularly, and also given watering. In the fall, they are transplanted to a permanent place, pruned and mulched.
Propagation of the peony Salmon Chiffon by layering is planned for April. Dig several grooves, bend the lower branches and pin them to the ground. Fall asleep, leaving only the tip, water well and feed well during the season. At the beginning of autumn, they are cut off from the mother bush and planted in a permanent place.
They begin dividing the bush only in the fall. This method is suitable for adult Salmon Chiffon peonies at the age of 4-5 years, when they begin to grow strongly. The bush is dug up and the rhizome is cut into several parts, the damaged areas are sprinkled with wood ash. Then they are transferred to a permanent place, pruned for the winter and mulched.
Diseases and pests
Peonies do not always cope with excess moisture - in such conditions they can suffer from root rot or infectious diseases of a fungal or bacterial nature.If plaque, spots on the leaves and other signs of pathology are detected, a total fungicide treatment should be carried out:
- "HOM";
- "Tattu";
- "Prestige";
- "Maksim".
If the Salmon Chiffon peony is damaged by aphids, spider mites and other insects, spray with insecticides:
- "Colorado";
- "Decis";
- "Fitoverm";
- "Match".
Application in design
Peony Salmon Chiffon looks beautiful both in single plantings and in compositions, for example, with bright red and white peonies. It also goes well with other flowers, such as clematis and phlox. Looks attractive in a composition with dwarf conifers, such as spruce and juniper.
Below are several ideas for using Salmon Chiffon peony to decorate the garden:
- Single landing.
- Flowerbed decorated with stones.
- Another option for single occupancy.
Conclusion
Peony Salmon Chiffon is one of the largest peonies with lush double flowers. The shrub is unpretentious, tolerates frost well and grows normally even in partial shade. However, for abundant flowering, it is recommended to water regularly and fertilize at least three times per season.
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