Peon "Solange", which was bred by French breeders a hundred years ago, is increasingly found in our gardens. This chic, elegant and delicious perennial will fit into any landscape. He conquers hearts with a heady aroma and elegance. To this is added and such an advantage as unpretentiousness in the care.
Peony "Solange" - description
The plant is a compact shrub with the height of 0.85 m. It blossoms late - in June-July. "Solange" is distinguished by large, up to 18 cm in diameter, thick-flowered flowers. Color petals surprisingly gentle, combining salmon, pink, cream shades. A juicy aroma attracts a myriad of insects. Peony Solange preserves the beauty and at the end of flowering before the onset of severe winter.
Stamina and unpretentiousness - these are the two qualities that characterize the peony. The variety "Solange" was no exception. He perfectly tolerates all the hardships of winter in temperate latitudes. He will survive without regular fertilizing , but still the bushes that are taken care of, blossom better.
Growing Peony Solange
The variety is very fond of light, so the bushes are planted in a sunny place in fertile loamy soil. The first fertilizing is needed during the budding period. Until then, the plant will have enough fertilizer in the soil. October marks the circumcision of the branches almost to the root. For winter, the plant is covered with humus or compost.
"Solange" multiplies by dividing the bush. For this purpose, the land is prepared, digged and fertilized. Planting occurs in early autumn. For a good growth the flower is enough regular watering, loosening the soil and weeding.
Three-year-old plants are fed twice a year. During the flowering period, nitrogen fertilizer is used, and then - phosphoric-potassium fertilizer. Before the onset of frost, the shoots remain untouched, since at the end of the summer there is a strong bookmark of flowering buds.
Having planted the peony "Solange" in your garden, you will receive an incredibly effective decoration of the site.