Paeonia lactiflora must be planted in sunny places with high terrain and good drainage, not in low-lying places where water is easy to accumulate.The loose and fertile soil is more conducive to the growth of roots, and good drainage can also avoid the root being drowned and rotten.Family farming, then need to use garden soil, sand and rotten pine needles mixed preparation, the ratio of 5:3:2.
Paeonia lactiflora is a kind of light-loving plant, in its growth process must ensure adequate light, so not only conducive to flower bud differentiation, but also can make the plant better photosynthesis, so as to accumulate nutrients.Potted plants should be placed in sunny places, such as balconies and windowsills in the south, and they need to be properly shaded in summer to avoid being exposed to the sun.
Paeonia lactiflora itself has certain drought tolerance, and also has fleshy roots, its water demand is not very high, the growth process can not let the soil too wet, especially can not have water.Usually, relatively sufficient water should be provided before and after flowering, and water should be stopped during flowering period.If the climate is humid, it is usually necessary to postpone watering time.
When planting peony, it is necessary to apply enough base fertilizer first, so that it only needs topdressing three times a year.The first topdressing is in March and April, generally using manure with cake fertilizer and calcium superphosphate, the second fertilization is in late April, the third fertilization is in November, and the fertilizer is mostly barnyard manure.For potted plants, fertilizer can be supplemented regularly during the growing period.
