Zhongchuan Peony, The King of Cold Resistance

Zhongchuan Peony, the King of Cold Resistance

  The cold resistance of tree peonies ，especially the Zhongchuan tree peonies is very strong. The following is a detailed analysis of their cold resistance:

  1. Cold resistant temperature

  Tree peonies can tolerate extremely low temperatures and can overwinter in open fields even in areas where the lowest temperature reaches around minus 43 ° C. This extremely strong cold resistance enables tree peonies to be widely planted, adapted, and grow vigorously in cold regions.

  2.Comparison of Cold Resistance

  Compared with peonies in the Central Plains, tree peonies have more outstanding cold resistance. The Central Plains peony is a small shrub that generally grows up to about 1 meter in height. It is not cold resistant and mainly grows in clusters. There are many varieties with bright colors and rich flower shapes, and there is a phenomenon of hiding flowers at night. In areas where it cannot be planted, tree peonies can be maintained normally.

  3.Geographical distribution of cold resistance

  Because of its excellent cold resistance, tree peony is suitable for planting in the northeast, Inner Mongolia, Xinjiang, Shanxi, Qinghai, Ningxia, Xizang, Gansu and other northern cold regions.

  4.Planting conditions

  Although tree peonies have strong cold resistance, in order to achieve the best growth effect, it is still necessary to pay attention to their planting conditions:

Sunshine: 

Tree peonies like to grow in environments with sufficient sunlight exposure.

Ventilation: 

Tree peonies like to grow in cool and ventilated places, avoiding hot and humid climates.

Soil: 

Tree peonies prefer thick, soft, and slightly alkaline sandy soil rich in organic matter. Before planting, sufficient base fertilizer should be applied, mainly organic fertilizer that has been decomposed and fermented. Nutritious soil can be made by mixing sandy soil, cake fertilizer, decomposed organic fertilizer, and garden soil.