Ok planting the tree peony was a breeze. Got by hand very easily. But now a few weeks have passed and the questions arise: Do you have to water them? Does she need fertilizer? Does it depend on antifreeze in winter?

Tree peonies are quite easy to care for

When and with what should tree peonies be fertilized

The tree peonies should be supplied with fertilizer from the second year at the earliest. Organic fertilizers such as rotted compost are best suited for fertilizing. It is important that the fertilizer does not contain too much nitrogen.

For the first time in the year, tree peonies are fertilized in the spring just before they sprout. This is around the middle/end of February. For the second time they are fertilized directly after flowering. Simply rake the fertilizer gently into the soil.

Should you water tree peonies regularly?

A moist environment is what tree peonies need. You should therefore urgently protect them from drought. Stagnant moisture can also damage them quickly. Here are a few tips:

  • Apply a layer of bark mulch over the root area
  • on light soil: water more frequently in summer.
  • Tap water can be used (plants tolerate lime)
  • do not pour on the leaves or flowers, otherwise there is a risk of gray mold

What diseases are tree peonies susceptible to?

A disease is causing problems for many tree peonies. It's the gray horse. You can recognize it by its dried-up buds, withered shoots and rotting stems. As a rule, the fungus attacks the plant in spring when it is damp. Affected areas should be cut off and discarded.

Do you have to cut these growths and if so, how?

It is not absolutely necessary to cut the tree peonies:

  • lack of pruning: sparse flowering in the following year
  • It is best to avoid seed formation - cut away old flowers
  • remove old parts of plants in spring or early autumn
  • cut just above a bud
  • Tapering: cut back to 30 to 40 cm

Do tree peonies need winter protection?

These plants are frost hardy. But in severe frost they should be protected in the form of brushwood or straw. Young plants should also be protected in winter. In addition, it is advisable to tie the branches together to prevent them from being broken by a layer of snow.

tips

You are welcome to lime the soil with eggshell powder (homemade).

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Vegetable garden