1.Plant typeTree peony: It is a perennial deciduous shrub and belongs to woody plants. The stem is up to 2 meters tall, and the branches are short and thick. After falling leaves in winter, the aboveground parts will retain their branches and will not wither. Therefore, peonies are also known as "wo Read More

1、 Grafting stepsCutting anvil:Cut off a portion of the bark from the selected rootstock (usually robust and pest free peony roots or peony roots) to expose the xylem. The degree of cutting the rootstock should be moderate. If it is too deep, it will affect the growth of the rootstock and scion, whi Read More

1.Watering timingWatering thoroughly after autumn: At the end of autumn, before the soil is about to freeze, watering the ground planted peonies once to make them permeable is called "winter irrigation". This is beneficial for the development of new roots in peony flowers and the differentiation of Read More

1.Appearance and FormWinter flower buds:Appearance: In winter, the flower buds of tree peonies are in a dormant state, tightly wrapped by scales, which are usually darker in color and may appear brown or dark green.Morphology: Winter flower buds are relatively full, but not as noticeably swollen as Read More

1、 Fertilization timingThe timing of fertilization for tree peonies should be determined based on their growth cycle and physiological characteristics. Generally speaking, fertilization is required 3-4 times a year, with key periods including spring, summer, autumn, and before winter.Spring: March t Read More

1、 Pruning and tyingPruning: Before winter arrives, gently gather the branches of the peony tree together to reduce the windward area. When closing branches, try to maintain their natural shape and avoid excessive bending or damage.Binding: Use plastic or nylon ropes to wrap and secure the gathered Read More

The symptoms of peony powdery mildew mainly manifest in leaves, petioles, stems, and other parts. In the early stages, white powdery substances often appear on the leaves, which gradually expand and connect into patches, even covering the entire leaves and stems of the plant. In the later stage, man Read More

Common Tree Peony Diseases - Red Spot DiseaseSymptom: It often causes premature withering of leaves, affecting the growth potential of peonies. It mainly harms the leaves of peonies and also infects branches, flower organs, seeds, and other parts. At the beginning of the disease, large, nearly circu Read More

1、 Gray moldSymptoms: Gray mold can occur during the growing season of peonies, causing serious harm to young plants and leading to lodging and withering of seedlings. When damaged, brown water stains appear on the stem, rot, and the seedlings wither and fall. Leaves are infected, resulting in irreg Read More

Peony anthracnose is one of the common diseases of peonies, with a wide range of impacts and great harm, and should be prevented and treated in a timely manner.Pathogen of Peony Anthrax:The pathogen is a type of anthrax fungus (Colletotrichum SP.)Symptoms of Peony Anthrax:Mainly damaging leaves, flo Read More

Symptoms of Tree Peony Wheel Pattern Spot Disease:At the onset of the disease, the lesions on the leaves are circular or nearly circular in shape, with a diameter of 4-10mm and a large quantity. They are light brown to grayish white, with brown edges. The old lesions have obvious concentric whorls, Read More

1.Temperature managementAlthough peonies have a certain degree of cold resistance, cold prevention measures still need to be taken in extremely cold areas. Planting peonies on the ground can be used to build simple greenhouses or flower sheds, covered with plastic film, grass curtains, and other mat Read More

1.Site selection and preparationLocation selection: Tree peonies prefer high dryness and avoid low humidity and heat, so they should be planted in areas with slightly higher terrain, good drainage, and sufficient sunlight. Meanwhile, the soil should be loose and fertile, with sandy loam being prefer Read More

1、 Growth habitsEnjoying sunshine: Peonies naturally enjoy sunlight, and sufficient sunlight is beneficial for their growth. However, it is not tolerant to the scorching summer sun, and when the temperature exceeds 25 ℃, the plant will enter a dormant state. Therefore, appropriate shading measures n Read More

1. Soil management Soil selection: Tree peonies prefer soils with high and dry terrain, deep soil layers, loose and fertile soil, and good drainage. If the soil conditions are poor, it can be improved by mixing perlite, river sand, or decomposed compost to enhance soil permeability and fertility. Read More

It is generally not recommended to transplant peonies after the land is frozen. The transplanting time of peonies is usually chosen in autumn, specifically from mid to late September to early November. During this period, peonies are in a semi dormant state and can adapt to the new environment more Read More