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Purple peonies are a spectacular garden decoration. They fill the space around with a pleasant aroma, and also create an atmosphere of comfort and tenderness.
The benefits of growing lilac peonies
A purple-colored peony is rare. The benefits include:
- A rare color that will certainly attract everyone's attention.
- Large buds with an average size of 15 cm.
- Lush bloom. Large flowers grow close and close to each other.
- Brightness. Purple peonies look spectacular.
The lilac color can be found in different types of culture.
The best varieties of lilac and purple peonies
Varieties differ in the height of the bush, size and shades of the bud. The photos below show the beauty of lilac and purple peonies.
Purple lotus
Shen hei zi - an adult plant has flowers of a rich purple hue, which reach 25 cm in diameter. In young bushes, they are lotus-shaped and semi-double in shape.
The variety is frost-resistant. The leaves are bright green. The bush reaches a maximum height of 2 m. It has a decorative appearance even after flowering due to the unusual beautiful shape of the leaves.
30-70 flowers bloom on the bush at the same time. The type differs in unpretentiousness in care and resistance to diseases. It has been growing in one place for 20 years.
Purple lotus looks good in single planting
Duck Black Ash
Dark Black Purple - it blooms profusely and early. Inflorescences of a delicate purple hue have a crown shape and reach a maximum diameter of 14 cm.The plant is appreciated for its rapid growth.
The bush reaches a height of 2 m. On strong stems grow large leaves of rich green color, which have an unusual shape.
Duck Black Ash blooms for about two weeks
Purple Haze
Belongs to the group of terry. The bush grows up to a maximum of 90 cm and has a compact shape. Peduncles are long and strong. The number of flowering stems is large. The leaves are colored dark green. They resemble a boat in shape. Smooth to the touch, but shiny in appearance.
Flowers are located on the surface of the bush. The lilac-pink petals have a dense terry texture. There is a funnel in the center of the inflorescence. The diameter of the bud does not exceed 16 cm. 2-3 flowers grow on the peduncle.
The flowering period is about 12 days. During this time, the color of the buds fade slightly. The aroma is weak. The plant is resistant to changes in weather conditions. It tolerates frost and drought well. Growing fast.
Lilac haze blooms in late June
Sapphire
Lan bao shi is a tree-like peony that tolerates frost well. It reaches a height of 2 m. The leaves are rich green and large. One bush can simultaneously grow 30-70 buds. The diameter is 20-25 cm.
Due to the unusual beautiful shape of the leaves, the purple peony retains its decorative effect even after flowering. Resistant to disease. Feels good without transplants in one place for 20 years.
The flowers have silky crimped petals and a pleasant sweet scent. They grow up to 18 cm in diameter. The color is pink-bluish with purple spots.
The maximum height of the bush is 120 cm. It prefers to grow in a sunny place.
Sapphire is appreciated for its unpretentious care
Bowl of Beauty
Bowl of Beauty - the purple peony has a powerful root system, and the stems are weakly branched.The culture does not grow higher than 80 cm in height. The leaves are rather large and glossy, of a beautiful emerald color. The buds stand out favorably against the background of all flower arrangements due to their large size. They do not grow in inflorescences, but singly. The petals are fuchsia. In the center is a pale yellow core.
The aroma of purple peony emits a faint, barely perceptible. Flowering begins in the last decade of June and ends at the end of July.
Bowl of Beauty is classified as a herbaceous variety.
Purple Ocean
Zi Hai Yin Bo - the peony has a unique color and exquisite flower shape. The petals are purple-lilac and scalloped in shade. The flower is about 15 cm in diameter.
The purple bush grows up to 2 m. It is appreciated for its high winter hardiness, rapid growth, abundant flowering and delicate lush foliage, which retains its beautiful appearance until frost. Blooms early.
Purple Ocean should not be planted in damp or wetlands.
Monsieur Jules Em
Monsieur. Jules Elie - delicate, very wide peony petals grow in two rows and are painted in a light lilac color. They are located horizontally and slightly bent downward. Above is a fluffy, huge ball of narrow petals with silvery edges. The diameter of the bomb-shaped double flower is about 19 cm. It looks spectacular and beautiful, emits a pleasant aroma. Early flowering.
Monsieur Jules Ame has been grown for over 100 years and is considered one of the best early varieties.
Anastasia
Anastasiya - in a crown, double peony, petals create lush inflorescences, painted in a delicate lilac color. The crimson border plays on the yellow stamens in an interesting way and is located at the base of the central petals.
The height of the purple bush is 80 cm.The size of the bud does not exceed 15 cm.
Anastasia can withstand frost down to -40 ° С
Black crown
Guan Shi Mo Yu is the darkest treelike peony, reaching a height of 150 cm. The flowers are crown-shaped, double, grows over 17 cm. The petals are shiny, dark purple in color, satin, rather dense.
Leaves, beautiful in shape, are large, retain a healthy appearance until late autumn. The bush can withstand frost down to -40 ° C.
Black crown pleases with abundant flowering in one place for 50 years
Sarah Bernhardt
Sarah Bernhardt is a late-ripening variety. It begins to bloom when most of the peonies have already bloomed. Flowers are large and solitary. Diameter - 20 cm. Abundant flowering.
Peonies hold strong, lodging-resistant, long (up to 1 m) stems. The petals are semi-double. The main shade is light pink. It blooms for 1-1.5 months.
The leaves are openwork, rather large and dissected. The color is dark green. The plant tolerates winter cold well. Undemanding to care. The main thing is to cut off all the leaves in the fall.
A distinctive feature of Sarah Bernhardt is that the leaves do not turn yellow and remain healthy all summer long
Bellville
Paeonia lactifolia Belleville - the plant belongs to herbaceous, perennial and medium late, purple varieties. Spectacular double flowers have a bomb-shaped shape. The color is light lilac with a beautiful purple tint. The flower consists of 12 petals, which are arranged in one or two rows. The central petals are bent inward and form a strong dense ball. The stamens are most often modified or completely absent.
The bright sun changes the color of the outer petals of the peony to purple, while the central ones turn pale. Diameter - 15 cm. Peduncles are strong. Flowering lasts about two weeks.
A compact bush under the weight of the buds can fall apart, therefore it requires a support in the form of a ring. The green peony leaves are pointed at the edges and retain their beautiful appearance throughout the season. The variety is unpretentious. Suitable for cutting. Height - 90-100 cm. It blooms in late May and early summer.
Bellville has a light and pleasant scent
Alexandr Duma
Alexander Dumas - the peony has medium-sized double flowers that have a bright pink color with a beautiful lilac hue. The average diameter is 13 cm. The aroma is delicate and pleasant.The abundant flowering of the peony begins in early June and continues throughout the month.
The frost-resistant bush reaches a height of 1 m. The crown is medium spreading, and the peduncles are strong. Large dark green leaves retain their appearance throughout the season. The purple peony is ideal for cutting.
Alexandre Dumas is a two-tone variety that originated in France
Flower dew
Ling hua zhan lu - peony grows up to 2 m. Growth vigorous. It has large leaves of deep green color, thanks to which it retains its decorative appearance throughout the season. Frost resistant.
One bush can simultaneously grow up to 70 flowers, each of which reaches 20 cm in diameter. The peony continues to bloom for two weeks.
The shape of the bud is hydrangea-shaped. Pink colour. The aroma is sweet and delicate. The peony is resistant to gray mold.
Peony Flower dew is classified as a tree variety
Altai news
Novost` Altaya - a peony bush grows spreading (up to 1 m). The corrugated edges of the petals give the inflorescences a splendor. The leaves are large and the stems are strong. Abundant flowering occurs in May and June. The aroma of the peony is tart and strong. The flowers have a delicate pink-lilac shade.
Peony Novosti Altai has interesting wavy petals
Purple and lilac peonies in design
Purple varieties are widely used in landscape garden design. They are planted:
- next to the gazebo and the porch of the house;
- in the front garden;
- in group composition;
- as part of flower beds.
With the help of a peony, a beautiful hedge is formed, which divides the garden into separate zones.
Planting and care rules
Pink-purple peonies require certain conditions for proper development and good flowering:
- An open, sunny place is chosen for planting. There should not be high plantings and buildings nearby.
- The soil needs fertile and loose. In sandy or clayey soil, the plant will slow down growth, which will adversely affect flowering. Therefore, the land should be prepared in advance. Purple peonies love organic feeding.
- It is best to plant seedlings in late August or early September. At this time, they will quickly take root and adapt more easily to a new place. Active development and growth will begin in the spring.
Watering is provided as the soil dries, after which loosening is carried out
It is important to regularly moisturize dark purple and lilac peonies during flowering so that the buds retain their beautiful appearance longer.
It is best to propagate by dividing the bush. To do this, it is huddled in a circle and removed from the ground. Divide as carefully as possible to avoid damage to the root system.
How lilac peonies look like a hedge can be seen in the photo.
It is necessary to plant plants away from tall trees and buildings.
Diseases and pests
Purple peonies at an early age often suffer from gray rot. This usually happens in spring, when the weather is damp outside.
If you do not take measures to combat infections, then the plant will die.
For prophylaxis it is necessary:
- loosen the soil regularly;
- completely cut off and then burn the ground part of the purple peony in the fall;
- regulate planting density, thin out if necessary.
In the spring, the bushes must be treated with copper sulfate. The procedure is carried out when the first buds appear above the ground. The weather should be calm and dry.
If the purple peony does not bloom, then the reason may be:
- shaded location of the bush;
- thickening of the planting;
- poor drainage property of the soil;
- old age;
- illiterate division of the bush;
- gray rot;
- dry season;
- high acidity of the soil.
Cut the bush for the winter almost to the ground
The most dangerous pest is the ant. He feeds on the syrup that the bud secretes, simultaneously devouring the leaves with petals.
Also, the danger is aphid that attacks young shoots and buds.
Conclusion
Purple peonies are centenarians that decorate the site in one place for at least 20 years. Plants are unpretentious and can withstand even severe frosts. For each garden, you can choose a variety with the required height and the desired shade.
