Beautiful peonies 🌸
Paeonia suffruticosa
Peony (lat. Paeónia) is a genus of
herbaceous perennials and deciduous shrubs (tree-like peonies ). The
only genus of the Peony family (Paeoniaceae), previously the
genus was assigned to the ranunculaceae family (Ranunculaceae).
Peonies bloom in late spring, are valued by gardeners for their lush
foliage, showy flowers and decorative fruits (in some species ).
Origin of flower name
It owes its Latin name to the healer god Pean, who healed the gods and people from wounds received in battles. The Latin name of the plant is found in Theophrastus.
Distribution and ecology
Species of the family grow in the subtropics and temperate regions of
Eurasia and North America.
Peonies prefer well-lit and sun-warmed areas, although they can tolerate
some shading in the middle of the day.
The best time for planting peonies is August - September .
Peonies are propagated by dividing the bushes, but if you need to get a
lot of plants of the variety you like, then you can propagate by
layering , stem and root cuttings . The most reliable way is
reproduction by buds with pieces of rhizome. Each part of the rhizome
should have at least 2-3 buds.