Peony "celebrity": description, origin, care

Many people in their household plots are growing beautifulgentle pink flowers - peonies, which people rightfully admire for their charm. However, few people know that pions have so many varieties - more than thirty-six. One of them is the peony "celebrity".

History of origin

Peony is the oldest plant. According to a miraculous legend, earlier this flower was a man - a doctor Peon (another version - Pean), who studied with Aesculapius, and even saved people and even gods, healing their battle wounds. Envious of Peon's talent, Aesculapus planned to kill his disciple, but the god of the underworld saved him: he turned Peon into a flower.

The birthplace of the peony is China, in Russia it isbegan to spread only from the 18th century. There is an opinion that the plant seeds were brought to our country by none other than Peter the Great. Peony "celebrity" (from English this word is translated as "celebrity") is really a celebrity among its peer colleagues. He favorably differs from others with his extraordinary beauty!

Description of peony "celebrity"

This species has a rather tall spreading bush -can reach 100 centimeters. The leaves are dark green, slightly openwork, to the onset of frost, their shade becomes crimson. Blossoms "celebrities" in late May, in June (while in some other varieties this process begins in early May). He has large, lush flowers of all shades of pink and white, in diameter reaching up to 15 centimeters.

In the photo of the peony "celebrity" it is seen that the flower does notdiffers in love for the order - the petals of him stick out in different directions, as it is necessary. But it has a fragrant aroma that can be felt from afar, but pleases the eye with its beauty, it is no less than two or three weeks. Well worth the "celebrity" and after cutting - ten days at least (subject to the replacement of water, of course).

Care of the plant

Peony "celebrity" is loved by summer residents not only forits beauty, but also for its unpretentiousness: it almost does not require care. Very fond of flower various fertilizing, especially organic fertilizers. For this purpose, bird droppings can be used, but one must remember that one plant requires a whole bucket.

After flowering peonies must be pamphoned - then the buds become larger and their number increases. However, it is important to note that in this case the plant will fade faster.

Peony "celebrity" is quite cold anddiffers longevity. If you properly care for him, then you can not change it for a full twenty years. For the location of the peony, it is best to choose a fertile, nutrient-rich soil. The plant will get accustomed to any soil, but it is on this that it will feel best. And it is doubly beautiful if this soil is in a well-lit garden area. Plant the flower in autumn, do not forget to water abundantly. Peonies are very fond of water, but it is necessary to avoid its stagnation. To this end, the soil near them is worth mulching.

The "celebrity" multiplies by dividing the rhizomes. It is recommended to do this in late August or early September. The stem of the peony must be cut off, leaving no more than ten centimeters above the ground. The bush should be bored and carefully scooped, carefully making sure not to damage the kidneys. The pulled out bush should be carefully divided into several parts, see if the roots are in order, if there are rotten ones, they must be removed. The main thing here is not to tear the bush sharply, otherwise you can break the whole root system. On each part of the bush it is desirable to leave at least five kidneys - then the plant will get well and will not "starve".

Interesting Facts

1. The ancient Greeks believed that peony frightens off evil spirits.
2. If the peony of "celebrity" ceased to bloom, it is a signal to divide and transplant.
3. The most common diseases of pions are powdery mildew and gray mold. In general, this is the most flower that is not susceptible to pests and diseases.
4. In no case can not replant a whole bush - it simply disappears.
5. When watering, you need to use several buckets of water for one bush.
6. Europeans of the Middle Ages called the peony a rival of the rose.

Each flower has its own meaning. And the peony symbolizes the desire for good and prosperity. Give peonies as often as possible!