In today's video, I will tell and show an interview with Lyubov Aristarkhova, whom I visited on June 3, 2024. Of course, it was not possible to fit all your questions into such a short video, only 52 minutes, so there will be a continuation. My region is the South of the Moscow Region on the territory of New Moscow. A telegram group where we discuss all aspects of growing various crops in different regions of the world - https://t.me/sadogorodcvetnik. To grow peonies, you only need Lyubov Aristarkhova, everything about growing and caring for peonies. 00:00 Questions about peonies • We discuss general questions about peonies, including their vegetative propagation and the effect of nitrogen fertilizers on their growth. • Important - peonies do not cross-pollinate and do not transmit the characteristics of the mother plant when growing nearby. 03:25 Feeding peonies • A feeding schedule for peonies that includes minimal amounts of nitrogen fertilizers in spring and monopotassium phosphate in midsummer is my approach. • It wouldn’t hurt to use magnesium sulfate and copper sulfate to protect peonies from diseases. 06:04 The effect of nitrogen on peonies • Nitrogen fertilizers are not suitable for peonies because they grow quickly and do not form buds. • An overdose of nitrogen can result in a lack of flowering. 09:49 Universal approaches to gardening 12:39 Planting peonies • How to properly plant peonies in the fall using compost and superphosphate. • Peonies should not be planted in hot weather and that they grow best in raised beds. 17:34 Caring for peonies • Peonies do not need to be fed at the roots in the first year after planting, but it is better to use water-soluble fertilizers for foliar feeding. • Peonies can suffer from gray mold and rust, and recommends using systemic fungicides to combat these diseases. 22:10 Selecting and planting peonies • How to choose a good peony root in a store, paying attention to its condition and the presence of dormant buds. • Peonies are best planted in pots and taken out into the cold so that they can survive the winter. 25:49 Caring for peonies • Peonies do not need shelter, as they do not freeze even without snow. • Mulching with compost is good for the soil and peonies. • Peonies can grow in one place for up to 10-50 years, but hybrid varieties require rejuvenation. 30:22 Choosing a peony variety • The most beautiful, long-flowering and low-maintenance variety is the artificial peony. • Milk-flowered peonies can grow in one place for up to 50 years. 35:00 Caring for peonies in summer • After flowering, peonies are treated with a fungicide and fed with phosphorus fertilizers. • In the fall, the above-ground part of the peonies is cut off. 38:43 Reproduction of peonies • Peony seeds can be from free pollination, but there is no guarantee that something useful will grow. 39:40 Caring for peonies • Peonies do not transmit the characteristics of the mother plant, and if you bought white and red peonies and planted them next to each other, they cannot turn pink. • Peonies do not require special care, and it is important not to cut off the tops until autumn, as this can damage the plant. 40:36 Annual cycle of peonies • Seed pods are cut off from peonies, but not the tops, and this is done so that the plant can overwinter well and delight us with its bright colors next season. 45:16 Tips for caring for peonies • Love for plants is the key to their successful cultivation. I am glad to welcome you to the Garden, Vegetable Garden, Flower Garden channel. On my channel you will find video reviews of various topics related to gardening and vegetable gardening. • Video reviews on various topics related to gardening and growing plants. • Discussions in which you can take part, on the topic of growing different varieties of tomatoes, peppers and exotic plants. • I talk about choosing soil for seedlings and using peat. • Mistakes in growing onions are discussed and the germination and yield of cucumbers in various peat mixtures are compared. • Reviews of products from garden departments of various stores. • The use of a full-cycle mini-farm for growing exotic and common plants and for a blog is discussed. I share my experience of growing various crops and discuss the mistakes I make in doing so. Email for communication - [email protected] Telegram - @sad_ogorod_cvetnik