The seeds for planting can be purchased, and the best choice is to choose the seeds with large, full and good quality. Or self harvesting. Its seeds are mature in August every year. They can be harvested around July. Seed collection must be carried out before August. If the seeds are delayed, they will be too mature, which will affect the germination rate.
The seeds of peony need pre-treatment before sowing. The impurities and dried seeds need to be selected out, and then soaked in warm water at about 50 ℃ for 24-48 hours. In this way, it can effectively filter out the seeds that are not full, soften the seed epidermis, and improve the germination rate.
The requirement of peony flower to soil is not very big, it is OK to choose sandy soil or loam soil with good aeration, and its adaptability to soil is more extensive. Do not use too sticky heavy and sticky soil on the line.
Dig a small pit no more than 5cm deep in the flowerpot, put the seeds in it, bury the soil, and then compact it gently with your hands. After pouring water once, put the flowerpot in a cool and ventilated place and wait patiently for germination.