When does the peach blossom bloom? Peach blossom pictures

1. Opening hours

Peach blossoms usually bloom in March and April. The flowers are solitary and open before the leaves. The colors are mostly red and pink, and white is relatively rare. In addition, wild varieties have single petals, while cultivated ones have double or semi-double petals. The calyx tube is bell-shaped, with soft hairs on the surface, and is green in color but with red spots. Sepals are ovate or oblong, blunt at the apex, and also hairy.

2. How to promote flowering

The peach blossoms are usually promoted by controlling the shoots. In May and June, top the autumn shoots at 10-12 leaves. This can promote flower bud differentiation and branching. In August or September, spray the plant with the control agent to slow down its growth. Spray it again in September or October, and the autumn shoots will stop growing in October. If yellowing and leaf falling occur prematurely, you need to spray nucleotides and nitrogen fertilizers. If you want to promote flower bud differentiation, you can add potassium dihydrogen phosphate.

3. Maintenance methods

1. Light: Peach blossom is a light-loving plant and its growth cannot be separated from sufficient light. It must be planted in the sunny place when planted in the ground, and potted plants must be placed on the balcony to receive light.

2. Soil: Peach blossoms do not like soil that is too alkaline, and the soil cannot be too sticky. A loose and fertile substrate is more conducive to the growth of the plant.

3. Watering: Peach blossoms are drought-resistant, so you don’t need to water them too much. Generally, just water them thoroughly after the soil is completely dry. Be careful not to allow water to accumulate.

4. Fertilization: Generally, fertilizer should be applied once before and after flowering to replenish nutrients. No fertilizer is required at other times.