Peonies need feeding for lush flowering and rapid growth.
In this article, we will tell you how you can fertilize peonies in the spring.
How and what to feed peonies
The first feeding in spring is carried out immediately after the snow melts.
At this time, peonies need nitrogen-potassium fertilizers.
You can use potassium nitrate or potassium mixture.
Borophosphate contains calcium and phosphorus, as well as boron and magnesium as microelements.
Fertilizers are applied along the perimeter of the bushes in a furrow, in moist soil or under watering.
You can also sprinkle the soil around the peony bushes with wood ash for feeding.
It is important to remember that in order for peonies to have large flowers, there are many of them, and they continue to delight with abundant flowering, the bushes must be dug up, divided and replanted every 6 years.
In addition, humus is rich in nitrogen, which is necessary for lush flowering.
You can also use diluted bird droppings or cow manure as fertilizer for peonies.
Dilute bird droppings with water in a ratio of 1:15, and manure in a ratio of 1:10.
What is needed for lush peonies to bloom
For abundant peony flowering, you need a lot of sunlight, no drafts and regular watering.
In addition, the bushes need to be trimmed and faded flowers and stems removed.
Previously, we told you how to fertilize plants using walnut shells.
