When does peony bloom? Can peony bloom all year round?

1. When is the flowering season?

Peonies usually bloom in May and June, which is spring and summer. The temperature is rising at this time, and the plants are growing faster. As long as there are sufficient nutrients, they will easily bloom. Its flowers grow solitary at the top of the stem, occasionally 2 or 3 flowers grow side by side. The original species is white, while the cultivated varieties are colorful, with both single and double petals.

2. Can it bloom in all seasons?

Peonies cannot bloom all year round. This plant is greatly affected by the climate. It usually sprouts out of the ground in March and April. After the growth and flower bud differentiation in the previous year, flower buds will appear at the top of the stem in April. The flowers will begin to bloom in May and the flowering period will end in June. Each flower can bloom for 5 to 7 days. After the flower fades, the seeds mature in August, and the above-ground parts die in October-November.

3. How to promote flowering

1. Adequate light: Peony is a light-loving plant. Sufficient light during the growth period is beneficial to the differentiation of flower buds. If the environment is relatively dark, it will affect the flowering of the plant. Usually it should be placed in a sunny place so that it can receive sunlight all day, but it should be slightly shaded in the summer to prevent the leaves from losing water due to exposure to the sun, thus affecting the photosynthesis of the plant.

2. Appropriate fertilization: Peony needs nutrients to bloom, so it is necessary to fertilize it in time. Usually organic fertilizer is used as fertilizer, which can provide more comprehensive nutrients and will not cause fertilizer damage due to partial application. In addition, after the plant buds, supplementing with phosphorus and potassium fertilizers can also have a good effect in promoting flowering.

3. Control watering: Peony itself does not like moisture. If there is too much water, it is easy for the plant to continue growing. However, proper water control can transfer the nutrients used for its growth to flowering. For the plant, it can also promote the opening of flowers. When watering daily, just extend the watering interval slightly, and there is no need to water frequently.