How to grow Brazilian purple peony

Brazilian Purple Peony Growing Conditions

Brazilian purple peony likes a sunny, warm and humid climate. It is not demanding on soil and prefers slightly acidic soil. It is relatively cold-resistant and shade-tolerant. It grows well in a semi-shady environment, but the number of flowers is relatively small.

How to grow Brazilian purple peony

Brazilian purple peony will grow faster and stronger and bloom more if there is sufficient light. However, it can also grow normally in a slightly shaded environment. Even in Guangdong, the high temperature and strong light in summer will not harm it.

Watering Brazilian Purple Peony

Do not water the Brazilian purple peony too frequently during maintenance. It has a certain degree of drought resistance. Generally, in an environment with sufficient light, it only needs to be watered once every two days. No water accumulation is allowed. The temperature is lower in winter, so watering should be controlled. In summer, spray more water to maintain moisture.

Brazilian Purple Peony Fertilization

Brazilian purple peony is a flower that likes fertilizer. Fertilization should follow the principle of applying thin fertilizers frequently. When planting, you can apply sufficient base fertilizer and apply compound fertilizer once a month during the growth period to promote the healthy growth of the plant and effectively increase the amount of flowering.

Brazilian purple peony pest control

Brazilian purple peony is generally rarely infected by diseases, but it still requires the best prevention and control measures. Spray fungicide once a month. If the maintenance environment is stuffy, scale insects are likely to appear. If the amount is small, they can be peeled off manually. If the amount is large, spray with speed fruit emulsion. In addition, when the air is dry, it is easy to cause red spider mites, which can be sprayed with thiophanate-methyl emulsion.

How to grow Brazilian purple peony at home

Brazilian purple peony should be planted in slightly acidic soil with good drainage and air permeability, loose and fertile. This flower has strong cold resistance and can adapt to the climatic environment of many places. It has a wide range of adaptability. The main method of reproduction is cutting propagation, which can be carried out in spring and autumn. Cuttings in spring are the best and have the highest survival rate.

Brazilian Purple Peony Maintenance Precautions

After the Brazilian purple peony sprouts new buds in spring, you can keep 4-5 branches and remove the rest. This will concentrate nutrients and allow the flowers to be large and colorful in the second year. Although the plant can withstand severe cold, it is best to move it indoors for maintenance in winter so that it can enter a better growth state next year.