Peony tulips: photos, varieties, description, cultivation

The article presents peony tulips: photos, varieties, description, rules for planting, care, protection.

Tulips are the most popular spring flowers for any gardener. Among tulips, there are a huge number of hybrids that are similar to other plants, among them peony tulips, which are distinguished by their lush and dense flowers, so similar to peonies, hence the name of these plants.

Peony tulips: description

Peony tulips: description

Currently, the number of tulip species bred by breeders is more than 1.5 thousand. Of these, terry varietieslooking like peonies. Such interesting plants appeared back in 1613. They got the name - a double tulip, all due to the fact that they had a terry corolla, folded from several rows of petals. They differ in height and flowering time (from two weeks to a month), as well as in shape and circumference (flowers can be from 9 to 16 cm).

Peony tulips: photos, cultivation features

Peony tulips: photos, cultivation features

Unfortunately, not everyone knows how to grow this magnificent flower. Let us examine in detail the features of growing peony tulips:

First of all, purchase tulip bulbs, it will not be difficult, it is available in any flower shop or via the Internet. This should be done in September. Make sure the bulbs are brown, very hard-skinned and medium in size.

Before planting tulips, find a location with sufficient light and wind-free conditions. Where groundwater is located nearby, it is also not suitable, otherwise the plantings may rot or become infected with diseases. To eliminate pests in the soil, treat the soil with a manganese solution before planting.

Next, we are planting the bulbs. When planting, leave a distance of about 9 cm between the bulbs, and leave at least 19 cm between the rows.Large bulbs are planted to a depth of about 14 cm, and small ones - 6 cm. At the bottom of the hole for the bulb, a substrate is made, for example, of sand. After placing the bulbs in the holes, they are covered with soil and mulched with spruce branches or sawdust.

When properly planted, tulips will not need more attention before spring arrives. But with the arrival of spring, be sure to remove the mulch and do the weeding. Further, as needed, carry out weeding, water the soil and feed with nitrogen fertilizers. When flowers appear, it is advisable to feed again, only with phosphorus and potassium.

When the tulips have bloomed, be sure to remove all bulbs and their babies from the ground. After that, they are sorted out, all the dirt is removed and put to dry in a warm and dry place, so that later, when the time comes, they can be dropped off.

Peony tulip: varieties, description

There are a huge number of tulip varieties bred by breeders all over the world. They have different shapes and colors. Let's consider the most common ones:

— Exotic Emperor.

Peony tulip: varieties, description

A late variety, the stem length reaches 35 cm. This species will not leave anyone indifferent, thanks to its stunning color. The bud itself is pale white, with a large number of thin green strokes. Outside the flower, strong, dense petals, due to this, they are the most persistent. This species is quite resistant to adverse conditions and can hold petals for a long time.This variety is often used in parks, and also for cutting.

— Double Red Reading Hood.

The variety is late, the height can reach 35 cm.This variety has lush and very large, bright red buds, and the foliage is covered with dark spots, but in order to delight others with its splendor, this species should grow in an area with good lighting, but in the shade it does not bloom. It is often used in the creation of flower beds and flower beds.

— Monte Carlo.

When the flowers of this variety open, they cannot be distinguished from peonies (this happens on sunny days). It is an early variety. It can be up to 40 cm in height. It has a bright lemon color, due to which it can be seen from afar. Often used for forcing in pots and flowerpots.

— Peach Blossom.

An early variety, the stem height can reach 35 cm. It has a similar color and flower shape as in peonies, so it is difficult to distinguish it from these flowers. The flowers are large, can reach up to 12 cm in diameter. This species blooms for a long time, up to 4 weeks, rather persistent.

— Royal Acres.

Late variety, height 35 cm. Magnificent double variety with pink-lilac color. Resistant to unfavorable weather conditions, it does not care about bad weather. Often used for growing in pots and flower beds.

— Mount Tacoma.

Refers to late varieties, very similar to peony. It has white flowers, double. The stem is 40 centimeters long. In most cases, they are used for cutting. Blooms for almost three weeks.

— Humilis Tete-a-Tete.

This variety belongs to the early, dwarf (height reaches only 10 cm). It has unusual large scarlet flowers, with barely noticeable green lines on the petals. I use it more often on flower beds and to create alpine slides.

— Sensual Touch.

Quite long plants (the stem reaches 55 cm in height) with large, up to 10 cm in diameter, orange-red buds. They are used in the design of gardens and parks, and in cutting.

— Cartouche.

The variety is early, double, up to 40 cm high. The flowers are white with a bright pink border. This plant is used for growing in pots and in flower beds.

— La Belle Epoque.

Late variety, terry. Quite a large plant (height up to 55 centimeters) with a dark pinkish color and light pink tint (tops of the petals). They are used for forcing, cutting and decorating flower beds.

How peony tulips reproduce

There are several ways for reproduction, emerging babies or seeds.
Children: they are formed from the main bulb. They are separated from the main bulb and planted in the soil in the fall. At first, only leaves appear, they do not bloom, but next year they will already bloom in full force.
Seeds: This method is considered very time consuming among gardeners, therefore it is rarely used. The first flowers with this method will appear only after five years, plus, this method often does not reproduce, unfortunately, all varietal characteristics.

Pros and cons

This species has more advantages than disadvantages. Let's consider them.

The pluses include the following:
- lush, unique flowering
- very long flowering
- used both in flower beds and decorate sidewalk paths, parks, gardens, alleys
- reproduction is carried out in several ways.

The disadvantages include:
- tulips are susceptible to various viral diseases
- they produce too few daughter bulbs.

Diseases and pests

The most common cause of the disease is improper or insufficient care. But you can always fight the disease by using folk methods or special means designed for this. These plants have one distinguishing feature: the transmission of the disease among themselves, therefore, after the treatment has been carried out, start transplanting the infected plant to another place, and for healthy flowers, carry out prophylaxis. The most common diseases are:

- Fusarium. With this disease, the stem becomes thinner, and the flower does not develop. For treatment, a manganese solution is used.
- Root rot. Happens after a wrong landing
- Gray rot. The cause is improper care. For treatment, they are treated with chemicals.
- Powdery mildew. When infected, it is treated with soapy water.
- August disease. If infested, immediately dispose of the affected tulip by incineration. The disease manifests itself in the form of brownish spots on the entire plant.

Also tulips can attack insect pests, which are also carriers of diseases. These include: slugs that damage the entire plant; bears, because of their activity the plant dies, as they damage the root system, special baits with poison can be made against them; onion mite, affects the main bulb, but, as a result, the whole plant dies, use any fungicide against it.
It is very difficult to choose varieties of these beautiful flowers to grow from such a huge variety. Everyone will be able to breed peony tulips, because this process is not difficult, and the result exceeds all expectations and pleases the eye with its beauty.

Peony tulips