How long is the growth cycle of peony?

Introduction to Peony Growth

Peony is suitable for growing in loose, fertile, well-drained neutral and slightly alkaline soil. China has particularly abundant peony resources, and peony is grown in Yunnan, Guizhou, Sichuan, Tibet, Xinjiang, Qinghai, Gansu, Ningxia, Guangxi, Hunan, Guangdong, Shanxi, Henan, Shandong, Jiangxi, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Shanghai, Hebei, Inner Mongolia, Beijing, Liaoning, Jilin, Hai, Nan, Hong Kong and Taiwan.

Peony growth cycle

Peonies prefer a warm, cool, dry and sunny environment. They are tolerant to partial shade, cold, drought and weak alkali, but are afraid of waterlogging and direct sunlight. They are not very demanding on the soil, but are suitable for growing in loose, fertile, deep, high and dry, well-drained neutral sandy loam. They do not like acidic or heavy clay soils.

The peony's juvenile stage is 1-3 years after planting, the youth stage is 4-14 years, the middle-aged stage is 15-40 years, and the old age stage is over 40 years.

Peony growth rate

The peony begins with embryo formation, which requires 60 to 90 days at a low temperature of 0 to 10 degrees Celsius. In the infancy stage, the underground roots grow fast and obviously, while the above-ground parts grow slowly, and only 3 to 5 small leaves grow. The weak seedling stage starts from the third year of the growth of the seedlings to flowering, which takes 2 to 3 years. At this time, the above-ground and underground growth is rapid, and the fertile soil can enter the peak period of flowering and seeding.

The flower blooms brightly from the seedlings in its prime stage, which is the best viewing period. The old stage begins in the 15th year of growth and development, and its growth rate is slow.

Peony Growth Cycle Management

Temperature management: Peonies prefer warm and sunny environments. They will enter a dormant state when the temperature is above 25 degrees in summer. The suitable temperature for flowering is 20 degrees, but they must be treated with low temperatures of 1 to 10 degrees for 2-3 months before flowering. They can withstand temperatures as low as minus 30 degrees. Warmth measures need to be taken in the cold northern regions. The high temperature and high humidity in the south are not conducive to their growth.

Fertilization management: Peonies can be fertilized one year after planting, mainly applying decomposed organic fertilizers. Chemical fertilizers are used more in spring and summer, and can be applied at the same time as watering.