It's better not to plant peony in the soil, because if the soil is too alkaline, it will have a bad impact on it, causing it to wither and even die. Planted in the basin, basin soil to choose loose sandy soil, it is best to be fertile and acidic.
It doesn't need to be watered often. Before and after flowering, the water demand will be larger. You can put it outside for a little rain, but you must pour out the water in the basin in time. In addition, when the weather is relatively dry, you can also increase the amount of water
Peony is not very demanding for fertilizer. Generally speaking, it's OK to make three times of fertilizer a year. The first fertilization should be carried out in spring when the shoots are plucked, the second fertilization should be carried out when the leaves are extended, the third fertilization should be carried out when the flower buds are extended, and the last two fertilization is mainly applied with quick acting fertilizer.
It likes the place with enough sunshine, which can be put on the balcony or in the yard, but if the light is too strong, it should be properly shaded.
Note that the peony cannot be pruned when it is just planted, which will affect its growth and even damage its root. Cut off the withered branches and rotten leaves immediately after frost, so as not to infect bacteria or cause diseases and insect pests.
Before flower, pay more attention to cut off the extra buds on the side branches. In this way, the nutrients can be centralized to the top bud, making the top bud blossom more beautiful. After the flower falls, cut off the pedicel immediately, lest it seed and consume the nutrition of the plant.
