Peonies are a popular ornamental flower that is loved for their beautiful, graceful flowers and rich, colorful blooms. Often referred to as the "King of Flowers," peonies are a symbol of happiness, prosperity, and peace.

To grow healthy peonies, it is important to provide them with the right environment. They prefer warm and cool temperatures and are relatively cold and drought-tolerant. Peonies should be planted in loose and fertile, high and dry, well-drained neutral sandy loam soil.

If the soil is acidic or sticky, the plant will grow poorly. During the summer, when temperatures are above 26℃, the peony may enter a temporary dormancy, which will be lifted when the temperature is suitable for growth.

Peony flower buds require a low temperature of 0-10℃ for 30-60 days before they can bud, branch, grow leaves, and bloom in the spring. Therefore, when promoting flowering in the winter, it is essential to meet this requirement and break the dormancy first to achieve success.

The life cycle of a peony begins with the formation of an embryo and ends with the death of the plant. During this period, the plant goes through four stages: young, young adult, young adult, and old adult.

Generally, under a good environment and normal cultivation management, its lifespan can reach a hundred years or several hundred years. The age of peony plants is roughly divided into 1-3 years for the juvenile stage, 4-14 years for the young stage, 15-40 years for the strong stage, and over 40 years for the old stage.

Usually, the growth is slow during the juvenile period, and after three years, the growth and development will accelerate gradually, and it will be able to bloom normally in four to five years. This is the best age for ornamental purposes, and there is a saying that "old plum blossoms and less peonies."

When promoting the flowering of peonies during the Spring Festival, it is essential to choose plants that are 4-5 years old after fixing, which have strong growth potential and good flowering effects.

When cultivating peonies in pots, the soil should not have too much water. Otherwise, the fleshy roots will be easily rotted. In case of continuous rainy weather, it is essential to drain the water in time and not allow its roots to accumulate water.

Potted plants should be moved indoors during continuous rains. During the summer, do not water peonies. However, in spring and autumn, when the temperature rises, water them once in about ten days.

If it cannot be watered to the bottom of the pot at one time, it can be watered several times until the water seeps out from the bottom of the pot. Later watering will depend on the dryness of the pot. In summer, pay attention to watering and do not let the potting soil dry up too much, affecting the growth of the plant.

Keep the potting soil moist as appropriate. Newly potted peonies should not be fertilized. Fertilization should only be applied after six months. Fertilizer should not be applied too often, but 2-3 times a year.

Apply fertilizer once in early March when the buds and leaves are extended and once in late May when the flowers have just faded to replenish nutrients.

To manage peonies after flowering, it is necessary to pick flowers and cut branches in time. Combine undercutting according to the natural growth of the tree shape you wish, and apply a healing antiseptic film at the pruning mouth to protect the wound and prevent germs from invading the infection.