Variety: There are many varieties of peony, including single-petal type, lotus type, chrysanthemum type, rose type and other flower types, and the flower colors cover red, pink, white, yellow, green, black, blue, purple, etc., as well as compound color and transitional color varieties.
Propagation method: Peony is mainly propagated by dividing, grafting, cuttings and planting. Dividing is a commonly used and easy-to-operate means of propagation, while cultivation is mainly used for the cultivation of new varieties or large-scale propagation.
Growth characteristics: peony is light-loving, cold-tolerant, has high soil requirements, and prefers loose and fertile sandy loam soil with good drainage. They are drought tolerant, but avoid standing water. Peony is a deep-rooted plant with a well-developed root system, suitable for planting, and can also be potted.
Life cycle: After planting or dividing, peony seedlings go through a certain period of growth, usually taking several years (such as 3-5 years) to reach the flowering age. Mature peony seedlings bloom every spring, and the flowering period generally lasts for several weeks.
