When is the best season to plant peonies? When is the best time to plant peonies?

Peony planting requires loose, fertile, well-drained and breathable soil, such as humus soil and sandy soil. Before planting, the seedlings should be soaked in a diluted solution of carbendazim for sterilization and disinfection before planting.

When is the best season to plant peony?

The best season for planting peonies is generally between August and October , and the planting time varies in different regions.

In the north, you can choose to plant between September and November . In the south , it is generally planted from November to January of the following year . But please note that you cannot plant peonies in spring because the climatic conditions in spring are not conducive to the growth of peonies.

How to plant peony flowers

1. Prepare the soil

Peony planting requires the use of sandy soil and humus soil , which are prepared in a ratio of 1:2. Both types of soil are organic soils, loose and fertile, with good air permeability and drainage, which are very suitable for the growth of peonies. Even if too much water is poured, it can be well absorbed, which can effectively avoid the problem of water accumulation.

2. Soak the seedlings

Clean the roots of the selected peony seedlings and soak them in a diluted carbendazim solution for about 3 hours . Then choose a large container, add water and rooting agent, place the seedlings in the container and continue to soak for an hour. The rooting agent can accelerate the rapid growth of the roots.

3. Seedling planting

Trim the roots of the soaked seedlings, use sterilized scissors to cut off the parts of the roots that are not growing well, and apply sulfur powder on the roots to disinfect and sterilize them .

Choose a flowerpot of appropriate size, insert the roots of the seedlings into the prepared soil, water lightly, and place in a cool and ventilated location. It will take root and sprout in 15-20 days.