Peonaceae: How often, when, with what and how?

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• Peonaceae: How often, when, with what and how?
• Fertilize twice a year
• Do not fertilize again from September
• Suitable fertilizers - organic
• Ratio of potassium, phosphorus, nitrogen
• Apply the fertilizer correctly
• Tips

Compost or horn shavings are suitable fertilizers for the peony

Peonaceae: How often, when, with what and how?

Every year, they proudly produce their flowers that throne over the green foliage and overhang slightly. But at some point the peony runs out of breath and it is over with the abundance of flowers - at least when nutrients in the soil are in short supply. Therefore, the following applies: Fertilize properly!

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Fertilize twice a year

Peonies should be fertilized twice a year. But it is not absolutely necessary. But the fertilizer supports the growth of the plant and boosts its flowering ability. For the first time you should fertilize your peony in the 2nd or 3rd year. In the first year of fertilization is not recommended.

The first application of fertilizer takes place in the beginning / middle of March, so that the peony buds out. This fertilization promotes budding and a rich flowering. The second fertilizer application takes place immediately after flowering. It serves to strengthen the plant for the coming garden year.

Do not fertilize again from September

In particular, shrub peonies, which are not rigorously cut back in the fall in contrast to perennial peonies, should not be fertilized too late. The second fertilization should take place by September at the latest. Otherwise, there is a risk that the shoots can no longer mature properly and take the winter through frost damage.

Suitable fertilizers - organic

Although peonies are considered as weak and they find deep in the soil still nutrients. Nevertheless, especially nutrient-poor and sandy soils should be regularly upgraded with fertilizer. For fertilizing are among others:

Basically you should prefer an organic fertilizer, as it slowly decomposes and therefore is slowly absorbed. Chemical fertilizers as well as the popular blue grain often lead to yellowing of the leaves.

Ratio of potassium, phosphorus, nitrogen

Peonies do not need high doses of nutrients. However, when fertilized, care should be taken to ensure that the fertilizer is not too overloaded with nitrogen and phosphorus. The fertilizer of choice should be potassium reinforced and have less phosphorus. Too much nitrogen favors the development of fungal diseases.

Apply the fertilizer correctly

If you do not want to transplant your peony, you can fertilize it. First, the plant is freed from weeds. Subsequently, the fertilizer is scattered over the root area. With a hand cultivator, the fertilizer can now be carefully and gently incorporated into the soil. Attention: The tubers that are close to the surface are very sensitive!

Tips

At the right time fertilization can even protect against the buckling of the long flower stalks. The fertilizer acts as a support from the inside and strengthens the stems.