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Peony Raspberry Sunday belongs to the milky-flowered group. It does not require special care, it grows very quickly due to the developed root system. Differs in early flowering and the appearance of flowers with different textures. The culture is durable, capable of developing without transplants for a long time, tolerates heat well, and is quite frost-resistant.
Description of peony Raspberry Sundae
The Raspberry Sunday Milky Peony is a herbaceous perennial crop that is quite popular with gardeners. The shrub attracts with decorativeness, ease of care, resistance to various weather factors. In natural conditions, the plant can be found in the forests of the European part of Russia, in Eastern and Western Siberia, Transbaikalia.
Raspberry Sunday blooms up to 21 days
The height of the shrub reaches 85 cm. Its stems are erect, slightly branched. Leaves, flowers form a rather large openwork bush. The flowering period occurs in early June, lasts up to 21 days, but the peony bush retains its decorative effect throughout the season. The roots of the culture are powerful, very well developed. Leaf plate Raspberry Sunday with a glossy surface, bright green color, large in size. The structure of the leaves is alternate. The flowers of the plant are solitary, up to 25 cm in diameter. The shape is spherical, double. The petals are predominantly pale pink with the addition of yellow or white tones, along the edges and in the middle, the color is more saturated - crimson. The flower has a delicate, rather pleasant aroma.
Peony Raspberry Sunday is a winter-hardy (zone 3a-8a) and drought-resistant crop. It perfectly tolerates heat and unexpected frosts. But the plant is nevertheless thermophilic, so for the winter the young shrub needs to be covered. For an adult, mature bush, this measure is unnecessary. No support required due to strong root system and erect stems.
Peony Gloing Raspberry Rose description
Raspberry Sunday at the beginning of flowering has a coral shade, gradually brightens
This peony is a hybrid plant. The flower is rather large, up to 18 cm in diameter, dense, double, with wavy petals. According to its structure, it is classified as a bomb-shaped and pink-shaped one. The flowering period is in early June. The culture differs from other species in that during flowering, the color of the petals changes dramatically. At the beginning, the flower opens with a raspberry-pink hue, and at the end of flowering, its color becomes peach. Fading, the petals acquire a beige tint. Thus, flowers of three different colors can be present on the bush at the same time. Sometimes during flowering golden stamens are visible. The shrub grows up to 1 m, has beautiful glossy foliage, strong branches, flowers with a pleasant aroma, but not very strong. The variety has repeatedly won the Moscow Flower Growers exhibition.
At the end of flowering, the shade of the buds becomes very delicate.
Flowering features
The herbaceous peony Raspberry Sunday belongs to the early types of crops. Bush pruning and transplanting should be done only after flowering, which takes up to 2-2.5 weeks. In this case, one flower opens for 2-7 days. It is impossible to predict the exact time of flowering of a peony, since it depends on the weather.It has been noticed that rains and moisture prolong the flowering period of Raspberry Sunday, while the heat, on the contrary, shortens it. Many experienced gardeners increase the flowering period of peonies by trampling the snow around the bush and covering it with sawdust. This way the necessary moisture is retained in the spring. In this way, flowering can be extended by 5-7 days.
Shade of flowers from white to bright crimson. Red and yellow flowers are much less common. After planting, it begins to show varietal characteristics in 2-3 years.
Application in design
Creating a harmonious flower arrangement with peonies will require the owner of the plot to understand what flowers Raspberry Sunday will be comfortable with. Most often, peonies are planted next to the following crops:
- clematis;
- daffodils;
- irises;
- geranium;
- daffodils;
- phlox;
- tulips;
- lilies.
Raspberry Sunday is a wonderful decoration of a flower bed near a house or a place for rest in the garden
The main function of culture is decoration, decoration of the site. However, sometimes bushes are planted in a line in order to delimit the garden into certain zones. Peonies are often planted in such a way as to draw attention to the desired object, for example, a pool, a gazebo, a swing. They look very attractive together with undersized flowers as a second tier. Sometimes peonies cover unattractive places on the site, thanks to their lush foliage. Of course, they look very beautiful, framing paths in the garden. Also suitable in mixborders and in a flowerpot in a cut.
Reproduction methods
They try to propagate peonies Raspberry Sunday by dividing the roots. This method is the easiest, and therefore the most preferable. The procedure is carried out at the end of the season - in early September. At this time it is still warm and the autumn rains have not begun. The shrub will have time to take root and adapt to a new place and soil before winter. As a rule, single buds and part of the root system are separated. In this case, it is necessary to remove the dead parts of the root, sprinkle the cuts with wood ash. Each of the parts should have 2-3 growth buds.
Landing rules
The culture is unpretentious, does not require special care
Planting Raspberry Sunday does not require a special approach. It is important to follow some rules:
- To begin with, choose the optimal site for planting. Peony is a heat-loving shrub, so the place needs to be sunny, without drafts. The lowland is definitely not suitable, since the flowers are afraid of moisture.
- Peonies prefer loam. If clay prevails, then it is necessary to add a little sand, peat and humus. If the soil is sandy on the site, then it will need clay, peat, humus. Where there are many of these components, ash and sand should be added.
- A week before planting, it is necessary to dig a hole and lay drainage on the bottom - pieces of brick, crushed stone, sand. Next, add compost, humus, superphosphate, wood ash, lime.
- After the soil has shrunk, after about a week, the root should be placed in the hole and, sprinkled with earth, tamped.
- During planting, it is important to make sure that the upper peony bud is at least 3-4 cm underground.If you bury the plant deeper, foliage will prevail to the detriment of flowering.
After planting, the plant will need abundant watering.
Follow-up care
Peonies Raspberry Sunday do not require special care, but they need watering, feeding, pruning and preparation for winter.
Before flowering, peonies are watered as the soil dries. Bud formation requires abundant moisture. On average, the bush is watered twice a week. For better absorption, a small furrow is made around the peony.
On the site where it is planned to plant Raspberry Sunday peonies, there should be a shade of at least 4-5 hours a day. Direct sunlight throughout the day can kill the plant.
Root feeding of peonies should be carried out 3 times per season - the first in early spring, the rest during the summer.In this case, dry dressing should be poured under the bush and watered abundantly. Foliar dressing is done by spraying a special solution on the green mass of the bush. Such irrigation should be done in the morning.
Rejuvenation of the peony bush with pruning is done every spring after the snow melts. Initially, all dead areas of the shoots are cut, and the rest are shortened by 10 cm. Many gardeners cut the bush at the root every 10 years.
Raspberry Sunday is distinguished by lush and long flowering
For a lush flowering, the plant is pinched, all weeds are regularly removed and they fight pests and crop diseases in a timely manner.
Preparing for winter
Peonies Raspberry Sunday tolerate the winter frosts of central Russia well. It is necessary to cover young bushes. To do this, carefully bend the stems and fix them. Spruce branches, dry leaves, sawdust are used as a covering material. You can open the plant in the spring, when the risk of frost has passed.
Pests and diseases
The main diseases that peonies are susceptible to, including Raspberry Sunday, include:
- gray rot;
- rust;
- spots, circular mosaic on the leaves;
- viral diseases;
- fungal diseases.
To prevent these problems, high-quality care, good drainage, and regular inspection of the plant will be required.
Root nematodes, aphids, caterpillars, and bronze are considered dangerous pests in relation to peonies. These pests are successfully destroyed with vitriol, green soap and other special products.
Conclusion
Peony Raspberry Sunday is a flower of amazing beauty. First of all, gardeners and fans of this culture are attracted by beautiful flowering, large buds with a pleasant aroma, openwork of the bush and a long flowering period. In addition, the culture is easy to care for and does not require special maintenance. Growing these flowers is a simple and enjoyable activity, and the result will be a real decoration for any garden.
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