1、 How long does it bloom

Peony cuttings often take two years to blossom. In the first year after cutting, the cuttings need to grow and accumulate certain nutrients. In the second year, the nutrients are relatively sufficient and they can basically blossom. If the environment is bad, it may take longer to bloom

2、 Cutting propagation

1. Cutting time: the cutting time of peony is usually in July. At this time, the temperature is relatively high and the climate is relatively humid, which is very helpful for cutting and rooting. If the temperature is very low, the growth rate of plants will be very slow, new roots are not easy to grow, and they are easy to be frozen

2. Cuttings: first pick a plant that is strong and free of diseases and pests, and cut a 10-15cm long branch from it as cuttings. The cuttings should keep two knots and a little leaves at the same time, but the lower leaves should be cut off and only the upper ones should be kept. Dip the bottom with a little indole acetic acid solution, which can promote rooting

3. Matrix preparation: the matrix prepared for Paeonia lactiflora must be soft and soft. It can be used with river sand, but it must be soaked in 0.5% potassium permanganate solution for disinfection before use, so as not to cause new root infection. In addition, vermiculite or perlite can also be used as the matrix, as long as the drainage capacity is strong

4. Cutting maintenance: insert the cut branches of Paeonia lactiflora into the matrix with a depth of 5cm. If you want to cut multiple plants, you must ensure that the leaves will not overlap and cover each other. After cutting, it shall be watered and covered with plastic shed to keep the temperature between 28-30 ℃ and the humidity of about 50%