Peonies are rightfully considered one of the best and most popular perennial varieties of flowers. In total there are 34 species and about 5000 varieties of peonies. One of the prominent representatives of this genus is the peony Buckeye Belle. Its bright large flowers look good both in the garden and in bouquets. Those who want to plant it on their own site and enjoy the beauty of flowering, you need to know the features of cultivation and care.
Peony Buckeye Belle (Paeonia Buckeye Belle) - what kind of variety
The peony variety Bakai Belle was bred in 1956. It is characterized by semi-double flowers with a rich red hue. In diameter, one flower reaches 15-16 cm.
Appearance of Peony Buckeye Bell
Peony Buckeye Bell - grade description
Shiny round petals are arranged in several rows. Bright yellow stamens grow in the center of the flower. Powerful upright stems reach 80-90 cm in height. The bush is compact in size and has a well-developed root system.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
The selection of Buckeye Bell peonies is based on an assessment of the benefits:
- large semi-double flowers are painted in bright colors;
- Unsurpassed aroma spreading throughout the garden;
- attractive appearance and long storage after cutting;
- unpretentiousness in leaving, allowing to grow peonies even for beginners;
- optional pesticide treatment;
- good immunity to many diseases;
- decorative appearance even after cutting flowers.
Among the shortcomings, susceptibility to aphids and other insect pests can be noted.
Use in landscape design
The compact size of the bush and luxurious large flowers allow you to grow this variety both alone and in group plantings.
Peonies in a flower arrangement
Additional Information! Peony is an excellent decoration for lawns and lawns, as well as for plots on a hill.
In landscape design, it goes well with the following plants:
- honeysuckle;
- Daisies
- juniper;
- tulips;
- chrysanthemums;
- astilbe;
- poppy and others.
Often, designers add this flower to create rock gardens, mixborders and rabatok. Buckey Belle peonies, like milky-flowered ones, look good near the pond, arbors and near the house.
Growing a flower, how to plant in open ground
Propagation of peonies occurs most often by dividing the bush. This procedure can be performed with 3-6 year old plants. For regions located in the northern latitudes, the optimal time for landing is the end of August - mid-September.
Interesting information! You can plant cuttings in the spring, but the chances of them staying are minimal.
To obtain planting material, the root system of an adult bush is carefully scooped up. The roots of the plant are fragile and go deep into the ground, so rush is not needed. It is best to use garden pitchfork to extract rhizomes.
How is the division of the bush
The extracted part of the peony is cleaned of the earth, washed with warm water and placed for several hours in the shade for drying. The greenery is trimmed, leaving about 10 cm from the stem.
It's important to know! The division of the bush is done with a sharp knife so that each of the parts has additional roots and several kidneys.
Location selection
Before planting Bucky Bell's peony, you need to choose the best location for it. Plants prefer open, well-lit areas without drafts.
Soil preparation
The soil should be prepared 3-4 weeks before planting. To do this, a shallow hole is dug in a selected place and filled by 2/3 with a mixture of the following components:
- river sand;
- peat;
- humus;
- land;
- 250 g of double superphosphate;
- 1 tbsp. l vitriol.
Planting material itself is placed for 2-3 hours in a weak solution of potassium permanganate in order to protect the future plant from fungal diseases. Existing cuts are processed by crushed coal.
Landing procedure step by step
Planting of seedlings or cuttings of peony occurs according to the following technology:
- Dig a hole about 50-60 cm deep and of the same diameter.
- Do drainage with any small stones.
- 2/3 fall asleep with the prepared mixture.
- Peony is planted to such a depth that the kidneys protrude 3-4 cm from the surface.
- The root system is covered with earth and peat is mulched from above.
- The final stage is abundant watering.
How to plant a peony
Seed planting
This option of breeding peonies is used only by experienced gardeners and breeders, because it is a long and painstaking process.
- Seeds are harvested from mid-August to mid-September.
- Sowing takes place to a depth of about 5 cm. This procedure will accelerate the germination process so that sprouts emerge from the seeds by the next season.
- If the planting material has gone through a warm and cold period, but has not grown in the first year, it is possible that the sprouts will appear in a year.
Plant care
Peony Bakai Bell is not particularly demanding in care. He needs standard activities that are suitable for many varieties.
Watering and feeding
For young plants, it is better to choose foliar top dressing. From the second half of May every 3-4 weeks the leaves of plants are irrigated with a solution of complex mineral fertilizer. For better wetting of greens in the finished solution, you can add 1 tbsp. l soap or powder.
You should know! For fertilizer, you can use the composition Ideal, which is prepared according to the instructions.
Adult peony bushes are recommended to carry out three stages of foliar top dressing:
- Between May 7-15, plants are fertilized with a urea solution. For its preparation, 10 g of water will require 50 g of the main component.
- 3 weeks after the first fertilizer, a urea solution is also used, in which 1 tablet of micronutrient fertilizers is added beforehand.
- 3 weeks after the second stage, 2 micronutrient tablets are added to a similar solution.
An equally important procedure is watering. It is especially needed in early spring during the formation of buds and at the end of summer. 2-3 buckets of defended water are spent on one bush.
Watering a peony is the key to the proper development of a plant
Mulching and cultivation
Loosening is carried out after each watering. The procedure allows you to remove weed grass and improve soil air exchange. To reduce its frequency and retain moisture in the upper layer of the soil, you can use mulching. It involves the organization of a 5-7 cm layer of needles, straw or peat laid around the bush.
Interesting! Hybrid varieties of peonies bloom profusely for 7-10 years, herbaceous and milk-flowered - more than 20 years, and some species, with proper care, can please their flowering for about 100 years.
Preventative treatment
Preventive measures are aimed at preventing the development of diseases that are characteristic of this variety. The first treatment involves watering the soil with a weak solution of potassium permanganate. Its task is to prevent the development of fungal and viral diseases. The second is carried out after 7-10 days. It involves spraying the plant with Bordeaux liquid in order to prevent the development of gray rot.
Blooming Peony Bucky Belle
Peony blooms in May-June, depending on the characteristics of the climatic zone in which it grows. The flowering period itself lasts from 1.5 to 3 weeks. But thanks to its openwork leaves, it remains decorative all season.
Peony Flowers Bucky Belle
For regular and prolonged flowering, certain care rules must be observed:
- choose illuminated areas with partial shade for planting;
- properly plant a young plant, leaving all the buds above the ground;
- carry out plentiful watering and mulch the soil;
- plant peony Bikey Belli on fertile soils and carry out regular dressing;
- to properly prepare the plant for winter.
Important! The first flowering of peony falls on 2 or 3 years. With proper care, large flowers will grow every season.
After the peonies have faded, it is recommended to cut off all the flowers. And after 2-2.5 weeks, fertilize the bushes with potash and phosphorus compounds. Watering is maintained throughout the summer, and in August it becomes abundant.
What to do if the peony does not bloom
Peony may not bloom for several reasons:
- Incorrect landing, in which the kidneys are located in the ground or, conversely, high above its surface.
- Too large delenki, the roots of which cannot provide the plant with the necessary amount of nutrients.
- Lack of watering and fertilizer last summer.
- Planting a peony in a dark place.
- Great age of the bush. Such a plant involves digging with subsequent division.
- Soil with high acidity. To normalize this indicator, it is recommended to add wood ash or lime to the ground.
- In spring frosts, the kidneys froze. To eliminate the cause, it is recommended that the winter cover be properly organized.
- Early leaf pruning last season.
- Excessive amounts of nitrogen fertilizers that contribute only to the growth of greenery.
Peonies after flowering
On average, peonies can grow in one place for no more than 10 years, after which their transplantation and division will be required. The best option is to change them every 5 years. The flower has a well-developed root system, which makes replanting a young bush much easier.
Peony pruning as one of the care procedures
Note! The transplant procedure should only take place in the fall.
The rest of the bushes are trimmed at this time. The stems are cut to the surface of the earth and burned. Part of the cut is sprinkled with wood ash. Young shrubs are covered with a thick layer of mulch, shelter of adult plants is not required.
In addition to pruning and sheltering the peony, it is recommended to water them abundantly before the onset of frost.
Diseases and Pests
This variety is susceptible to diseases caused by viruses and fungi. Namely:
- gray rot;
- rust;
- mosaic disease;
- Septoria and others.
Often on the leaves you can find:
- ants;
- aphids;
- nematodes;
- thrips.
In the initial stages of the disease, removal of the affected parts and mechanical collection of insects will help. With a more severe lesion, it is recommended to use insecticides and fungicides, such as:
- Tsineb;
- Ultor;
- Topaz;
- Tanrek;
- Storm
- Bordeaux fluid and others.
The Buckeye Bell peony variety is distinguished by spectacular large flowers that will decorate any garden and bouquet. Unpretentious care, decorative properties and a long flowering period make the variety popular among gardeners. In addition, it is believed that the planted peony in the garden promises wealth.
