What to do if peony does not bloom

When does it bloom?

Peony is the highlight of the spring flower garden. In late spring and early summer, that is, from May to June, when the garden seems a little lonely, the peonies are about to bloom. If it happens to rain lightly overnight, you will see peony flowers blooming in the morning, graceful and elegant.

To be more specific, the peony will bloom at 7 am, and you can stay next to the flower and enjoy the magical bloom! However, the flowering period of peony flowers is relatively short, generally 8 to 10 days, and can be kept in a cool place for up to half a month.

Why not blooming?

First of all, you need to make sure whether your peony is a new seedling. The seedlings just bought from the market have few and short roots and do not store enough nutrients. They cannot meet the nutrients needed for the plant to bloom. In other words, the plant's own nutrients are only enough to maintain the normal growth of the root system, so it is difficult for the plant to bloom that year.

In fact, it is the poor ventilation of the plants that leads to poor growth. Improper maintenance at home. Excessive watering, waterlogging in the pot, long-term lack of fertilizer, infection by pests and diseases, root rot... these reasons will affect the flowering of the plant.

What to do if it doesn't bloom

In order to make the potted peony buds and bloom, you need to do the following:

First, if the plant you bought is a new seedling, all you need to do is wait patiently. After 2 to 3 years, when the root system is lush, it will bloom.

Second, strengthen maintenance, place the plant in a sunny and ventilated place, the potting soil should be fertile and loose, and avoid water accumulation.

Third, pay attention to replenishing nutrients in a timely manner, not just before and after flowering. For example, during the winter dormancy period, you need to fertilize once, choose a fertilizer that combines nitrogen and phosphorus, or soak bean cake crumbs in fertilizer water. Fertilize 1 to 2 more times when leaves grow in early spring to ensure that the plant has enough nutrients to bud and bloom.