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If the rose is considered the queen of flowers, then the peony can be given the title of king, because it is perfect for composing colorful compositions. There are a large number of their varieties and types, choosing the one you like best, you can make any personal plot bright and fragrant. Peony Karl Rosenfeld grows well and develops in all regions of Russia.
Description of peony Karl Rosenfield
Peony Karl Rosenfeld belongs to herbaceous, milky-flowered varieties. The plant was bred in the south of China and, thanks to its beauty, became the property of the country. Despite its southern roots, the variety is cold-resistant and can withstand severe frosts without shelter. The flower grows poorly only in the Far North.
Acquaintance with the peony Karl Rosenfeld must begin with external characteristics. The plant forms a powerful, spreading bush, up to one meter high. Strong, thick shoots are covered with delicate foliage of light olive color.
The surface of the plate is smooth and shiny. Closer to autumn, the lush crown acquires a reddish tint, which allows you to maintain a decorative appearance until late autumn.
Peony Karl Rosenfeld has gained popularity for its beautiful flowering. Large inflorescences appear only when grown in the open sun. Thanks to thick shoots and strong peduncles, the bush does not break or bend under the weight of flowers. Therefore, the plant does not need a garter. But many flower growers, due to their spreading shape, to give a decorative look, the bushes are installed in a beautiful support.
To have an idea of the beauty of the Karl Rosenfield peony, you need to view the photo:
Flowers are large, double, serve as a real decoration of the garden
Flowering features
Peony Karl Rosenfeld belongs to herbaceous, medium late varieties. Flowering begins in early July and lasts about 2 weeks. Due to its beautiful flowers, the variety is often used for making bouquets. To extend the flowering time when cut, sugar and vinegar are added to the water. In this case, the water is changed daily.
Characteristics of inflorescences:
- flowers are arranged singly, double or simple in shape;
- the structure is dense, large, 18 cm in size;
- the color of the flower is dark red with a purple tint;
- the petals are large, ribbed, bent in waves;
- the aroma is sweet, attracting butterflies and pollinating insects.
Lush and long flowering depends on the place of growth, climatic conditions and compliance with agricultural practices. If all the care requirements are met, the bush will become a decoration of the summer cottage for a long time.
Application in design
Herbaceous peony Karl Rosenfeld is ideal for the embodiment of designer fantasies. But before you design a flower garden, it is important to know what the peony is combined with.
Peony planting scheme Karl Rosenfeld:
- 3-4 plants are planted in the center of the flower garden, herbaceous or ground cover plants are placed around it.
- Peony is in perfect harmony with hybrid tea roses. While the rosebush is forming buds, Rosenfeld is already showing lush bloom. After it ends, the rose shows itself in all its glory, and the bright inflorescences look harmoniously against the background of the green foliage of the peony bush.
- Peony Karl Rosenfeld is suitable for creating mixborders. It is planted surrounded by garden geraniums, cuffs, ornamental onions and aquilegia.
- In order for the flower bed to delight the whole season with beautiful flowering, peonies are planted in combination with Siberian iris, large-rhizome geraniums, sedum, yarrow and common mordovia.
Flowers of the Buttercup family are not compatible with herbaceous peonies. Hellebore, anemone, lumbago quickly deplete the soil. Therefore, when growing together, peonies will not show a lush and beautiful flowering.
The variety goes well with herbaceous and flowering plants.
When creating a flower garden with a peony of the Karl Rosenfeld variety, it is important to remember that he:
- attracts attention;
- loves open sun and nutritious soil;
- grows in one place for about 20 years;
- because of the spreading, it requires a lot of space.
With the right combination of colors, the flower bed will become a decoration of the personal plot, it will bloom from early summer to late autumn.
Reproduction methods
Carl Rosenfeld milk-flowered peony can be propagated by seeds and dividing the bush. The seed method is laborious, the first flowering occurs 5 years after planting the seedling.
Dividing a bush is a simple, effective way. Flowering occurs 2 years after planting. To obtain a new plant, an adult bush is dug up in August and divided into a certain number of divisions. Each part should have a healthy tuber and 2-3 flower buds.
A simple, effective breeding method for a peony is to divide the bush
Landing rules
In order for the peony Karl Rosenfeld to please with regular and abundant flowering, it is necessary to take into account his preferences:
- Lighting. Peony is a light-loving plant, so the planting site should be located in the open sun and be protected from drafts and gusty winds.
- Soil quality. The plant prefers loamy, sandy loam or clayey soil. On sandy soil, the flowering period will begin earlier, but the external data will be much worse.
- Humidity. Well-drained soil without stagnant water is suitable for Karl Rosenfeld peony. When planted in a lowland or wetland, the root system will rot and the plant will die.
Experts recommend planting the Karl Rosenfeld peony at the end of summer. Planting time depends on the place of cultivation: in regions with a harsh climate, the peony is planted in mid-August, in the middle lane - at the beginning of September, in the south - at the end of September and mid-October.
Before planting, you need to choose and prepare a seedling correctly. Healthy tubers are dense, without signs of rot and mechanical damage. For early flowering, the planting material must have at least 4 buds.
After acquisition, the tuber is kept in a weak solution of potassium permanganate; if there are sections, they are treated with brilliant green or ash. If there are long roots on the plot, they are pruned, leaving 15-17 cm.
Further growth and condition of the inflorescences depends on the observance of agricultural technology. Landing technology:
- Dig a hole 50x50 cm in size.
- The bottom is covered with a drainage layer and nutrient soil. If the soil is depleted, rotted compost, superphosphate and wood ash are added to it.
- At the prepared delenka, the roots are straightened and set in the center of the planting pit.
- Sprinkle the tuber with earth, compacting each layer.
- After planting, the soil is spilled and mulched.
- When planting several copies, they maintain an interval of at least one meter.
The flower bud should be 3-5 cm deep
Follow-up care
Peony milk-flowered Karl Rosenfeld (paeonia Karl rosenfield) is undemanding in care. But in order for large and beautiful inflorescences to appear on the bush, you need to heed the advice of professionals:
- Since the plant is moisture-loving, irrigation should be regular and abundant.In dry weather, watering is carried out once a week. Under each bush spend about a bucket of warm, settled water. With a lack of moisture, the flowers will be medium-sized and unsightly.
- To enrich the soil with oxygen, after each watering, the soil is loosened and mulched. Mulch will retain moisture, stop the growth of weeds, and become an additional organic top dressing.
- Pruning is essential for large and beautiful flowers. During the entire flowering period, the faded inflorescences are removed. This will help the plant save energy to release new peduncles. In the fall, a month before the onset of cold weather, radical pruning is carried out. All shoots are shortened, leaving hemp 20 cm high.
Top dressing affects the growth and development of the Karl Rosenfeld peony. Subject to simple rules, the peony will delight with flowering for 20 years. In the second year after planting, each bush is fed according to a certain scheme:
- April (beginning of the growing season) - nitrogenous fertilizing;
- during the formation of buds - mullein or infusion of bird droppings;
- after wilting of inflorescences - a mineral complex;
- September (at the time the flower buds are laid) - humus and superphosphate.
Preparing for winter
Peony Karl Rosenfeld is a frost-resistant variety. Without shelter, it can withstand frosts down to -40 ° C. But in order for the plant to please with large inflorescences, it is prepared for the winter. For this:
- Shoots are shortened under a stump.
- The soil is spilled abundantly.
- The trunk circle is sprinkled with wood ash and mulched with dry foliage, humus or straw.
Pests and diseases
Peony Karl Rosenfeld has a strong immunity to fungal and viral diseases. Failure to comply with agricultural technology on the plant may appear:
- Gray rot - the disease appears in the rainy season. The fungus affects the entire aerial part, as a result, the foliage becomes covered with brown spots and dries up, the stem turns black and breaks, the buds dry up without blooming. Broad-spectrum fungicides will help get rid of the fungus. To prevent the disease from infecting neighboring crops, all infected shoots are cut and burned.
The fungus affects the entire aerial part
- Rust - the disease develops in warm, humid weather. If you do not start timely treatment, the fungus will spread to closely growing plants in a couple of days. The disease can be recognized by the drying of the foliage. The plant weakens, stops in growth and development. If you do not help the peony, it will not survive the winter and will die. To get rid of infection, copper-containing preparations are used.
Affected shoots must be cut out and burned
- Ants - the most dangerous enemy of peonies, as they are carriers of viral and fungal diseases. Pests are attracted by the sweet syrup secreted by the inflorescences. In large colonies, they settle on the bush, eat petals and foliage. To fight ants, the bush is sprayed, and the soil is treated with repellents.
The pest is a carrier of diseases, it is necessary to fight them
Conclusion
Peony Karl Rosenfeld is an unpretentious, flowering shrub. Combining it with flowering perennials, you can transform the garden plot and make it bright and fragrant.
