Can Erqiao Peony be propagated by cuttings?

Can cuttings be taken?

This method is relatively simple for other plants. Can it be used for this flower? The answer is yes, the survival rate is relatively high. This operation can be done later, and can be done before October. At this time, all conditions are more suitable for growth, the probability of survival is relatively high, and the difficulty of subsequent maintenance is also relatively small, so this period of time is the most suitable.

Steps of cutting

Bud cuttings

Choose fuller branches with better growth of axillary buds. First remove the inflorescence and cut them from the internodes. Keep 2 cm of branches at each node as cuttings and remove some of the leaflets. This is the best preparation time. Then place it directly into the prepared substrate, insert it about 5cm, and make sure the leaves are exposed, not buried in the soil. If you want to plant more than one tree, you can choose a slightly larger spacing.

Softwood cuttings

Similarly, choose the branches, but when cutting, be sure to retain 2-3 nodes in each section. Similarly, cut off the inflorescence and the lower leaves, leaving 2 nodes in the soil and a leaf on top. The top section should have small leaves, and attention should also be paid to the spacing, otherwise the nutrients will be unevenly distributed, reducing the probability of survival.

Post-insertion management

When planting, water it immediately so that the part buried in the soil can fully combine with the soil and the branches can absorb enough water. In order to provide shade, a shed should be set up on top and covered with grass. This will create a semi-shaded environment and control the temperature at around 25℃. After about 40 days, you can gradually remove the plastic shed and straw curtains, so that you can transplant them in the spring of the second year and they will bloom this year.

Okay, now you know the steps of the cutting propagation operation. You can try it yourself.