How to fertilize peony? Pay attention to these five items!

Base fertilizer before planting:

Before planting peonies, prepare the flowerpots with sufficient base fertilizer, which should mainly be composed of decomposed bone meal, manure and compost, and then cover with soil.

Fertilize after the flowers fade:

The peony blooms generally around early May, and the flowering period is relatively long, lasting at least one month. Fertilization is required two weeks after the flowers wither, as the plant is in a state of fertilizer deficiency at this time. Because when the flowers bloom, they absorb almost all the nutrients in the soil. At this time, it is best to apply high-phosphorus fertilizer, which can lay a good foundation for the second flowering period and make the second flowering period more vigorous.

Fertilization in autumn and winter:

In autumn and winter, additional fertilizer can be applied to prepare for flowering next year.

Fertilization tips:

In daily care, you can observe the color of the soil to determine whether it is lacking in fertilizer. If the soil is dark in color, you can reduce the amount of fertilizer appropriately. You can observe the condition of the plants. If the color and fullness of the plants are different, you should increase the amount of fertilizer.

Note:

After each fertilization, you should actively carry out related work, such as timely watering and loosening the soil. Especially in the early stage of flowering, it is necessary to fertilize well, as a large amount of nutrients are needed during the flowering period. After the flowers fall off, the flower stalks should be cleaned up in time to avoid unnecessary loss of nutrients.