Paeonia lactiflora is a kind of herbaceous plant. Its branches grow rapidly. They usually need to be properly pruned about half a month after germination every spring. This vacation is necessary. If it is not pruned, the peony will not blossom or the flowers will be very small.
A pruning was carried out in the bud stage. From the middle of March to the first ten days of May, the nutrient consumption can be reduced by removing the flower bud and some flowers of peony. It can not only ensure that the remaining flowers are bright and luxuriant, but also accumulate nutrients for the plants.
At the end of autumn, the third pruning should be carried out to cut off weak branches, diseased branches, dead branches and leaves, clear the garden in time and burn it intensively to reduce the occurrence of diseases and insect pests.
When pruning peony, first remove all weak branches, leaving only the thick ones. If it is removed, it can ensure that the peony plant is beautiful. Only one robust bud or two larger buds are left on each branch. Another point is that generally, only 5-7 leaves are left on the branches, and the redundant leaves are removed.
The perennial peony, because it is pruned every year, has the most beautiful flowers. Therefore, before germination, some old branches should be cut short. According to the professional terminology, it is to make the old branches "shrink back" and rejuvenate, which can make the plant type neat and promote the germination of new buds. After germination, the over dense branches are cut to ensure good ventilation and light transmittance. Don't be reluctant, you know, which branch you are reluctant to bear now, you may not see more than a dozen flowers!
