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Peony Bartzella is a flowering shrub that belongs to the Ito group of hybrids. Unique external data, ease of care and reproduction make the plant popular among domestic gardeners. And frost-resistant qualities allow you to grow a flower in any region, regardless of climatic conditions.
The flowering of a tree peony pleases gardeners throughout the month
Description of Ito-Bartzella
Peony Itoh Bartzella is a hybrid of a peony that was bred in the last century. This variety has received two awards due to its excellent appearance and high decorativeness.
The flowering perennial is tall, it can reach more than one meter in height and the same in width. An adult bush visually resembles a ball covered with flowers and leaves.
The peony grows fast enough, after three years it will delight the owners with the first buds. But for this he will need good sanctification. In the shade, the flowering will be less lush.
Representatives of the Bartzella variety have feathery leaf plates painted in dark green. The foliage is in perfect harmony with semi-double yellow buds. The stem of the peony is strong enough, so the plant does not require tying or support. The branches do not break from the wind and do not bend under the weight of numerous buds.
Thanks to a well-developed rhizome, which grows deep into the soil, the plant tolerates winter well. Ito hybrids have good frost resistance. Only young peony seedlings need shelter.
Other features of the flower include high drought resistance and low susceptibility to disease.
Features of flowering yellow peony Bartzell
The flowering of the Bartzell peony, with proper care, is abundant; one shrub can have up to 60 buds. The amount depends on the age of the plant. The flowers are large, on average about 25 cm in diameter.
The buds have an unusual color: the main color is yellow, with an orange core. The culture begins to bloom in June and continues until the end of July, but this beauty can be observed only once a year. At this time, the garden literally smells fragrant, a very delicate aroma comes from the bushes.
After the shrub has faded, it retains its decorative effect due to its lush and beautiful crown.
Peony Bartzella in landscape design
The garden plant peony Ito-hybrid Bartzella is very popular among landscape designers. It looks great both in a single planting and against the background of other vegetation. It is best to plant the shrub in the company of other flowering crops, such as roses and other varieties of peony.
Bartzella looks amazing against the background of another blooming culture with large buds
The plant looks very impressive against the background of conifers, especially decorative varieties. With the help of bushes, the Bartzells zone the space of the garden plot. They are used to decorate paths, create a living fence.
The plant is often planted near gazebos, near the facade of the building. Also, peonies are simply given in bouquets, as the buds delight for a long time with their beautiful appearance and rich aroma.
Breeding methods for peony Bartzell
The easiest way to propagate a tree peony is by dividing the rhizome. But this must be done with special care, otherwise you can destroy the plant. The ideal time for the procedure is the end of August, the beginning of September, then the processes will have time to adapt and take root well in the ground before the onset of the winter period.
It is also important to consider that only an adult plant that has reached the age of two is suitable for division.
Then you should proceed according to the step-by-step instructions:
- Before digging up a flower, you need to shed the soil well, then it will be much easier to get the shrub out of the ground. In addition, the risk of root damage will be reduced.
- The dug peony should be shaken, and then the rhizome should be laid on a previously prepared material. Divide the root system carefully into several parts. It is best to work with a sharp hacksaw.
- It is important that each part has its own kidneys and roots. It is advisable to immediately process the cut points with potassium permanganate and activated carbon. In this case, they will heal faster.
After a while, you can start planting a plant in a flower bed. There is nothing complicated in the procedure, even a beginner can cope with reproduction.
How to plant a Bartzell peony
Correct planting in open ground ensures good growth, vigorous development and regular flowering. Every florist should know when and how to do this.
Recommended timing
Experienced growers recommend planting in the autumn. But it should be borne in mind that the plant must have time to take root and take root. Usually this process takes a month, so the date must be selected depending on the climatic conditions of the region.
Site selection and soil preparation
Before planting the Bartzell tree peony, you need to choose a suitable place for it and prepare a planting pit.
A lighted and warm area is best suited for this variety. It is desirable that large trees do not grow nearby, they can shade the shrub. As for the soil, Bartzella prefers a rich substrate, but without stagnant water. But airtight and heavy soil is not suitable for a peony.
The planting pit is prepared in advance so that the soil sags well for planting. The dimensions of the hole are 60x60 cm.A drainage layer is necessarily laid out on the bottom, and after that the mixture, which includes:
- sand;
- peat;
- garden soil.
After preparing the pit and nutrient soil, they begin to transplant the peony to a new place.
How to plant Bartzell's peony
After the pre-planting activities are completed, you can proceed directly to planting the seedling in open ground. This must be done according to the step-by-step instructions:
- Prepare the plant, soak the rhizome for half an hour in a weak manganese solution. Such sanitization will protect the plant from various diseases.
- You should also thoroughly moisten the hole, and then place the flower in the center of the hole. Spread the root system over the entire surface.
- Sprinkle with soil, tamp, and then mulch the ground around the plant. This completes the work.
The dimensions of the landing hole are 60x60
Adult peonies are transplanted to a new location every 10 years.
Bartzella Yellow Peony Care
Caring for the Bartzella tree peony is easy. All activities are reduced to watering, fertilizing, and also in the periodic loosening of the soil. The main thing is to carry out all procedures correctly and in a timely manner. Experts recommend adhering to the following rules:
- Watering procedures are carried out in a moderate mode, since this culture cannot be called moisture-loving. It is worth moistening the soil only when the top layer dries out. It is best to do this early in the morning or in the evening when the sun has gone down. In this case, moisture will not evaporate quickly.
- Fertilizers are applied twice a year. The first feeding is carried out in the spring, for this, nitrogen mixtures are used, and the second after the peonies have faded. At this time, the soil is fertilized with phosphorus. But it is important not to overfeed the bush, as this can negatively affect its condition. It will grow poorly, flowering poorly and irregularly.
- Loosen the soil around the Bartzell peony after moistening the soil. This is done with great care, as there is a risk of damaging the root system of the bush.
Pruning is carried out exclusively at the whim of the owner. According to experts, this procedure is completely unnecessary for a tree-like peony. Most often, it is carried out for young plants; unblown buds are cut off from them. This is done so that all the energy is spent on growth, and not on flowering.
The peculiarity of the buds is the bright yellow color of the petals and the orange core.
Preparing peony Bartzell for winter
This culture is considered winter-hardy, it also tolerates temperature changes well, so many gardeners do not cover adult bushes for the winter. But young seedlings need shelter, since their root system does not have time to adapt well to the ground.
Mulch can be used as a covering material. For this, materials such as:
- peat;
- sawdust;
- leaves.
From commercial coatings, lutrasil is used. In the spring, the shelter is removed only when the temperature is stable at around +3 degrees. During this period, the plant will begin to actively grow buds. In no case should you overexpose, otherwise Bartzell's peony will simply crush the root.
Pests and diseases
Bartzella is highly resistant to various diseases. Therefore, growers rarely encounter any problems when growing this plant. But, like any other garden crop, the peony can be attacked by pests.
Most often, spider mites and ants can be found on flowering shrubs. They should be dealt with with the help of insecticidal preparations, which are sold in specialized stores.
Conclusion
Bartazella will be a wonderful decoration for any garden or yard. A beautiful, abundant and fragrant plant will become the envy of passers-by and the pride of the owner. In addition, this blooming culture does not require any special care.
