How to feed peonies in spring — fertilizers for lush flowering
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Any plant in the garden needs regular feeding, including peonies. Experienced gardeners told us what to feed these beautiful flowers with in the springtime so that they can then delight the eye with their incredible blooms.
Novyny.LIVE shares useful pieces of advice for gardeners.
What are the benefits of feeding peonies?
Fertilizing peonies plays an important role in the formation of beautiful buds in these flowers. This procedure provides these plants with the necessary nutrients they need for healthy growth and abundant flowering. But for fertilization to be truly beneficial, it is important to know what kind of fertilizer to use.
How to fertilize peonies in the garden in spring
Mullein infusion
This organic fertilizer helps flowers develop green mass faster, and to prepare this infusion, mix mullein with water in a ratio of one to five, leave it to stand for a week and dilute it in a ratio of one to ten before use.
Dry yeast
Yeast contains a large number of elements that help plants grow. To prepare an effective mixture, mix dry yeast, sugar and warm water together, leave for several hours and dilute with water before use.
Complex mineral fertilizers
You can also feed peonies with complex mineral fertilizers that contain phosphorus, potassium, and nitrogen. The fact is that these useful components improve the growth and flowering of plants, as well as strengthen the roots of these flowers.
When to fertilize peonies
The first time you should fertilize these flowers is in early spring when you see the first sprouts. In general, this is done several times during the spring and summer to support peonies at the time when they are most actively growing and developing.
