by johnah on November 23, 2020
It’s time to get started with growing hybrid peonies! You are probably wondering what kind of plants to grow. There are many types of peonies out there. Some are hardy, some need lots of water, others like full sun or partial shade.
So which type do I want?
The first thing you have to decide is whether you want a bush or a vine. A bush will grow anywhere, but they prefer cool weather and moist soil. They require less care than vines, but tend to flower later in life (or never at all). If you’re looking for something easy to grow, then bushes are your best bet. But if you like the challenge of growing something special, then vines might be right for you!
Another factor to consider is how much space you have available. For example, if you live in a small house, then you’ll probably only have room for one plant. If you live in a large house with several rooms, then vines may be better suited to your needs because they don’t mind taking up more room.
So which type of peony do I want?
Well that depends on where you live and what kind of climate it has! For example, if you live in a small house somewhere in Kansas then you probably don’t want a vine since they require so much room to grow. If you like winning trophies and getting ribbons at fairs then the “Itoh Peony Types” or “Mountain Silverspade” might be just the thing for you! But if you’re more of an indoorsy kind of person, then perhaps the “Bartzella” or “Prairie Dusk” is more for you!
The amount of sunlight your peony gets is also very important. Most Itoh peony types need at least 6 hours of sun a day, with 8 being ideal. If you only have partial sun available then a “Bartzella” or “Mountain Silverspade” might be the perfect choice for you! If you have no sun at all and live somewhere cold then a “Hinsdale” or “Pink Petticoat” might do better. Make sure to take good care of your plants and they’ll bloom in no time!
With all these different kinds, we’re sure to have the perfect type of peony for you!
So what are you waiting for?
Go out there and find the peony of your dreams today!
The Itoh Peony Types – Tips On Growing Hybrid Peonies In The Garden is great and all, but there are a wide range of other Peony Types to choose from.
What is the best way to find what you are looking for?
There are a couple things to take into consideration such as where you live and what you want to grow. Since there are so many different types of peony bushes out there, it’s important to know a little bit about each one before you decide to take one home. If you want something that will bloom year after year, you’re going to need to do a little research on growing and caring for your peony plants.
The two most popular types of peony plants are bush and climbing. Bush peonies are easy to care for since they don’t grow very tall at all and you can grow them in containers or in your yard. Climbing peonies are a little more work since they need something to climb on, but they have the advantage of flowering at eye level when you’re standing.
When picking out your new plants, make sure that you pick healthy ones. They should have no signs of disease or bugs on them and the leaves should be a dark green color. The roots should be firm and not mushy to the touch.
When you get your new peony home, you’ll need to prepare the soil before you plant it. Dig out a hole for it about 3 times larger than the size of the root ball. Add some fertilizer or manure to the bottom of the hole and mix it in with the existing soil. You should water it enough that you create a small puddle in the hole but not so much that the soil is saturated. After this, you are ready to plant.
If you have the time and patience, you can also start your own peony from seed but this process can take up to 5 years to grow from seed to maturity.
Here are some of the most popular types of peony plants and what you need to know about caring for them:
Itoh Peony Types – These are one of the most popular types of peony. They can either be bush or climbing and come in various colors. They need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight and like well-draining soil. The leaves are typically a dark green color. Itoh peony plants are hardy in zones 3-9.
Anniversary Peony or Fuldblume – These are extremely popular in gardens because of their colorful and very showy blooms. They grow best in zones 3-7. The leaves are dark green and the plants typically grow to be 3-4 feet tall.
Michele Hybrid Peonies – These types of peony plants are native to France and come in a wide range of colors, typically red, pink, purple, yellow and white.
Sources & references used in this article:
Paeonia Itoh Hybrids by M Page – The Plantsman, 2005 – martin-page.com
Herbaceous peony (Paeonia): genetics, physiology and cut flower production by R Kamenetsky, J Dole – Floric. Ornam. Biotechnol, 2012 – globalsciencebooks.info
Microsatellite marker development in peony using next generation sequencing by B Gilmore, N Bassil, A Nyberg, B Knaus… – Journal of the …, 2013 – journals.ashs.org
gardener’s guide to growing peonies by M Page – 1997 – agris.fao.org
Peony: The Best Varieties for Your Garden by DC Michener, CA Adelman – 2017 – books.google.com
Characterisation and development of EST-SSR markers in tree peony using transcriptome sequences by J Fearnley-Whittingstall – 1999 – Harry N Abrams Incorporated
Passion for Peonies: Celebrating the Culture and Conservation of Nichols Arboretum’s Beloved Flower by J Wu, C Cai, F Cheng, H Cui, H Zhou – Molecular breeding, 2014 – Springer
Polymorphic sites in transcribed spacers of 35S rRNA genes as an indicator of origin of the Paeonia cultivars by JGN Davidson, AB Beaverlodge
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