At what time do peony ramets usually grow? When do peony ramets propagate?

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1. Branching time

2. Separation from the basin

3. Prepare pot soil

4. Pot maintenance

Peony peony is mostly divided in autumn. If the time of division is too early or too late, it is not conducive to survival. Before preparing to divide the plant, you must first unpot the plant. After taking it out of the pot, divide it into several clusters. Each cluster should have 3-5 buds. Prepare potting soil with garden soil, river sand and decomposed pine needles, plant the seeds into a new pot, fill it with the prepared soil, and water it appropriately.

1. Branching time

The time for branching peony is generally in autumn, starting from the time when the overwintering buds are abundant and can be carried out until the ground freezes. If the branches are divided too early, the plants will be prone to fall growth, which will seriously affect the growth and development in the second year. If the plant is divided later, it will be more difficult to take root because the ground temperature has risen, causing it to fail to bloom.

2. Separation from the basin

Before you prepare to divide the peony plants, you need to dig up the plant first, being careful not to damage its fleshy roots. After taking out the plant, you need to remove the old soil, then cut off the old or dead roots, and then divide the plant into 3-5 clusters, each with 3-5 buds. It should be noted that the division needs to wait until the soil is dry. If the soil is too wet, it can easily cause the roots to break, so it needs to be left to dry for a day.

3. Prepare pot soil

Peony is suitable for growing in loose and fertile soil. Pot soil is usually mixed with garden soil, river sand and decomposed pine needles. The ratio of the three is 5:3:2. River sand mainly plays the role of increasing drainage, while pine needles can provide an acidic environment, which is conducive to plant development. It is not advisable to use soil that is too heavy, otherwise it will affect the breathing of the roots.

4. Pot maintenance

After the peony plants are divided, place the sub-plants in new pots and fill them with prepared soil. After filling the soil, pour an appropriate amount of water to help the plants recover. After potting, avoid exposure to strong light to avoid plant death. If the child plant has more buds, it will bloom in the second year, but the flowers will be smaller. If there are few buds, it will take 2-5 years to bloom.

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