Peony short description for children. Tree peonies in garden design: types and varieties

There are 4 known types of these plants:

Tree peony in the photo

Tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa), which gave the name to the whole group

Three types of semi-shrub peonies:

Peony yellow ( P. lutea)

Peony Delaway ( P. delavayi)

Peony Potanin ( P. potaninii)

These photos show the types of tree peonies:

Tree peony, or subshrub in the photo
P. suffructicosa, aka P. montan and P. arborea in the photo

Tree peony, or subshrub(P. suffructicosa, also known as P. montan and P. arborea, is a polymorphic species that includes all garden forms of tree peonies.

These are exceptionally beautiful shrubs, 1.5 to 2 m high, with large, bright green, double-pinnate leaves. The buds are pale pink. The flowers are white, soft pink or intense pink with a dark magenta spot at the base. The diameter of the flower is 16-20 cm. The stamens with bright yellow anthers are clearly visible. The fruit is a leaflet in non-double carpels, as a rule, 5 carpels, in double ones - from 6 to 10. Each carpel has 6-14 large black shiny seeds.

See what semi-shrub tree-like peonies look like in these photos:

A velvety magenta spot at the base of each petal and numerous large bright yellow stamens make the flower even more striking. From 50 to 100 flowers can bloom simultaneously on one bush. Flowers are single, semi-double, double. The flowering time of one bush is 12-14 days. In the middle zone, tree peonies bloom at the end of May, usually on the 23rd-24th (the timing depends on weather conditions: if spring is early, peonies can begin to bloom on May 17; the latest flowering was observed on June 3). Non-double varieties bloom first, double varieties - three to four days later. After one or two weeks, yellow-flowered semi-shrub peonies begin to bloom.

In semi-shrub species - yellow, Delaway and Potanin peonies - the shoots are straight, few-branched, reaching a height of 2 m. The leaves are large, double-triple, up to 55 cm in length with a petiole length of 20 cm.

When describing tree peonies, it is worth noting that in the conditions of the middle zone, these plants very often behave like herbaceous ones: in winter, the entire above-ground part dies off, and grows back by the end of the season. Unlike the tree peony, which has only one flower per shoot, the yellow and Delaway peonies most often have 3-4 flowers.

Flowers are 4-9 cm in diameter. The yellow peony has bright yellow petals, while the Delaway has chestnut or dark chestnut petals. The fruit of P. yellow and P. Delaway is a bare leathery leaflet with 3-5 carpels. Freshly collected seeds are large, dark brown, smooth. Both species bloom two weeks later than the tree peony, which makes it possible to prolong the flowering of peonies in your garden. First, non-double varieties bloom, then double ones. They usually bloom for about two weeks.

In all tree peonies, the first circle of stamens around the pistil is sterile. These stamens grow together and form the so-called staminodial disc, which tightly covers the pistils at the bud stage.

As a result of interspecific and intraspecific hybridization, numerous varieties of peonies have been obtained, which are divided into several groups: Chinese-European - with double flowers, Japanese - with single and semi-double flowers, and a yellow peony hybrid.

As can be seen in the photo, the flowers of tree peonies of the Chinese-European group (most varieties were imported to Europe from China) have very large, double, dense petals, and under their weight the branches droop greatly, which reduces the decorativeness of the bush during the flowering period:

In Japan, unlike China, peonies with single or semi-double flowers are grown. The main characteristics of tree peonies of Japanese varieties are light, smaller flowers that rise above the leaves, and the presence of strong peduncles. The range of flower colors is wider. The third group is hybrids of yellow peony, Delaway and Potanin with different forms of P. suffruticosa. Currently, these hybrids are the most popular. Breeders have obtained a very rich range of colors for hybrids - from pure yellow to chestnut with various strokes, giving the flowers the greatest attractiveness.

Below you can see photos and descriptions of the varieties of tree peonies, the most popular in Russian gardens.

What tree peonies of yellow varieties look like (with photo)

Peony ‘Academician Sadovnichy’ in the photo
The flower is semi-double, cup-shaped

‘Academician Sadovnichy’. Height 70-100 cm, the flower is located at the level of the upper leaves. The flower is semi-double, cup-shaped, the petals are bright yellow, with a dark purple spot at the base. The stamen filaments of this variety of yellow tree peony are red-purple, the stigma is cream-colored, and the staminodial disc is well defined. One of the best domestic varieties.

Peony 'Kuindzhi' in the photo
Single flowers, wide petals

'Kuindzhi'. Hybrid variety. The flowers are single, the petals are wide, bright yellow, with a red spot at the base. The filaments are yellow, the staminodial disc is red, and the stigma is yellow.

Pay attention to the photo - this variety of tree peony has flowers on a strong peduncle above the leaves:

‘Souvenir de Maxime Cornu’ in the photo
‘Souvenir de Maxime Cornu’ in the photo

‘Souvenir de Maxime Cornu’ -‘Souvenir de Maxime Cornu’. The flowers are densely double, the petals are bright yellow with a pinkish-cream border around the edge. The flowers are very heavy, the pedicels droop. Bush about 1 m tall. They have a pleasant aroma. They keep well when cut.

The best varieties of red tree peonies for the Moscow region

‘Vesuvian’ in the photo
‘Vesuvius in the photo

‘Vesuvian’ - ‘Vesuvius’. The flowers are large, double. Petals are crimson-red, numerous. Flowers with pale yellow anthers and short red filaments. The pistils are pale green, with purple stigmas. Bush up to 75 cm tall.

‘Vladimir Novikov’ in the photo
The flower is semi-double, 18-20 cm in diameter

‘Vladimir Novikov’. The petals are red-beet-magenta, with an almost dark purple spot at the base, the edges of the petals are notched and corrugated. The staminodial disc is light with crimson veins, the filaments are crimson with bright yellow anthers. There are 5 or more pistils, the stigmas are pale pink. Bush 130-150 cm high, spreading. This tree peony, suitable for the Moscow region, has dark green leaves.

‘Gauguin’ in the photo
'Gauguin' in the photo

‘Gauguin’ - ‘Gauguin’. The flowers are large, crimson-red. Petals with dark crimson veins, along the edges with a magenta tint. The staminodial disc is dark pink. The stamens are large, with dark red stamen filaments. The height of the bush is up to 1.2 m.

‘Coral’ in the photo
Blooms in spring and again in mid-summer.

'Coral'. Hybrid variety. The flowers are single, the petals are red-purple, with a dark red spot at the base. The filaments are purple, the staminodial disc and stigma are pink. This is one of the best varieties of tree peonies with a height of more than 100 cm.

Peony ‘Peter the Great’ in the photo
The leaves are dark green and large.

'Peter the Great'. The flower is semi-double, 20 -25 cm in diameter, wide open. Petals are lilac-beet color with purple veins. Pistils from 9 to 13, stigmas bright crimson. The staminodial disc is poorly expressed. The filaments are pale lilac in color. Bush 130-150 cm high, spreading, multi-stemmed.

Peony ‘Stefan’ in the photo
The leaves are bright green.

'Stephen'. The flowers are single, 18-20 cm in diameter. The petals are crimson with lilac veins and a dark purple spot at the base. The staminodial disc is almost invisible. There are five or six carpels, pistils (5-6) with crimson stigmas, the staminate filaments at the base are crimson. Bush 90-100 cm high, small-stemmed, spreading.

Peony ‘Vadim Tikhomirov’ in the photo
The leaves are dark green.

‘Vadim Tikhomirov’. The flower is not double, with a diameter of 11 to 15 cm. The petals are pink, with a small dark crimson spot, with corrugated edges. The staminodial disc is crimson. The filaments are crimson with bright yellow anthers. Pistils with crimson stigmas. Bush 1.5 m high, multi-stemmed. The leaves are dark green.

Peony 'Hoffmann' in the photo
The flower is semi-double, 16-18 cm in diameter.

'Hoffman'. The petals are soft pink, with a pale pink spot. The staminodial disc is white at the base and pale crimson at the top. Pistils with light pink stigmas, light stamen filaments. Bush up to 1.5 m high, multi-stemmed. The leaves are bright green.

Peony ‘Irina’ in the photo
The leaves are green, without anthocyanin coloring.

'Irina'. The flower is semi-double, the lower petals are large, smaller in the center, forming an inner circle with a diameter of 17 cm. The petals are dark salmon with a dark magenta spot at the base. Staminodial disc violet-red; stigmas of pistils and stamen filaments are bright crimson. Bush up to 170 cm high, multi-stemmed.

Peony ‘Muse’ in the photo
The flower is semi-double, 16-17 cm in diameter.

'Muse'. The petals are raspberry pink, forming four circles; external - large, concave, internal - spherical, smaller. This one of the best varieties of tree peonies for the Moscow region has practically no spots on the petals. The staminodial disc is crimson, there are five pistils, the stigmas are pink, the filaments are crimson with bright yellow anthers. Bush 120-130 cm high. Leaves are bright green.

Peony ‘Smolin’ in the photo
The leaves are bright green.

'Smolin'. The flower is semi-double, multi-row, 22-25 cm in diameter. The petals are pale pink, with a bright purple spot at the base. The staminodial disc is light. The stigmas of the pistils are pink-yellow, the stamen filaments at the base are crimson. The bush is 120-130 cm high, spreading, some shoots lie down. The leaves are green with a brown tint.

Peony 'Marianna' in the photo
The flower is semi-double, about 18 cm in diameter

'Marianne'. The petals are arranged in three rows, pale salmon, with a dark crimson spot, the edges of the petals are corrugated. The stamen filaments are crimson, the stigmas of the pistils are pale pink. The staminodial disc is beet-colored. The bush is compact, 120-140 cm high. The leaves are bright green.

Below are photos and descriptions of white peony varieties.

Peony ‘August’ in the photo
Double flower, 17-18 cm in diameter

'August'. The flower is goblet-shaped and retains its shape until the end of flowering. The petals (13-15 in number) are pure white, with a light pink, almost imperceptible spot at the base. Stamen filaments are white; There are six pistils, the stigmas are light yellow, the staminodial disc is light pink, reaching 1/3 of the height of the pistils. The height of the bush of this winter-hardy variety of tree peonies is 120-130 cm. The leaves are large, bright green.

Peony ‘Anastasia Sosnowets’ in the photo
The flower is non-double, compact, 10-11 cm in diameter

‘Anastasia Sosnovets’. The flower is not double, the petals are double-rowed, slightly corrugated along the edges, white, with a bright magenta spot at the base. The filaments are white, closer to the anthers with a crimson tint. There are five pistils, the stigmas are light yellow; The staminodial disc is light. Bush up to 1.5 m tall, compact. The leaves are medium-sized, dark green in color.

Peony ‘Spring Waltz’ in the photo
The flower is not double, 12-14 cm in diameter.

'Spring Waltz'. The petals are pure white, with an almost black spot at the base, the filaments are white, the staminodial disc is red-purple. Bush height - up to 120 cm.

Peony Single flower, 12-14 cm in diameter in the photo
The flower is single, compact, 12-13 cm in diameter

‘Vorobievsky’. The flower is single, goblet-shaped, and retains its shape until the end of flowering.

As you can see in the photo, this winter-hardy variety of tree peonies has almost pure white petals, only at the base there are thin magenta lines:

The staminodial disc is white. The filaments are light lilac below, white above; There are five pistils, the stigmas are light yellow. Bush up to 1.5 m high. Green leaves.

Peony ‘Maria’ in the photo
The flower is semi-double, 18-19 cm in diameter,

'Maria'. The flower is semi-double, the petals are double-rowed, pure white, slightly wavy along the edge. Stamen filaments are light. There are five pistils, the stigmas are light, the staminodial disc is white, slightly colored at the apex. Bush 120-130 cm high, spreading. The leaves are light green, with an anthocyanin border.

Peony 'Tatiana' in the photo
Semi-double flower, 19-20 cm in diameter

'Tatiana'. The flower is semi-double and retains its shape until the end of flowering. Petals are 2-3 rows, white, with a small crimson spot at the base. The staminodial disc is white, the filaments are crimson; 5-6 pistils, stigmas light yellow. Bush 100-120 cm tall, spreading, multi-stemmed. The leaves are small, lacy, green, with anthocyanin coloring.

Here you can see photos of tree peonies, the description of which is presented on this page:

Tree peony ‘Irina’ in the photo

Tree peony ‘Stefan’ in the photo

Tree peonies in landscape design are one of the most promising crops for landscaping, since with the right agricultural practices they can grow in one place for 50 years or more. Peonies can be recommended both for personal plots and for landscaping squares and parks. Among perennial plants there are few that could compete with them in longevity and unpretentiousness. The buds of tree peonies resemble a rose, and during the flowering period the plants fill the garden with an unusual aroma and delight us with the beauty and variety of flower colors. Peonies can be used to create rock gardens, large landscapes, and to decorate parks and garden plots. They can be planted either in groups or individually on the ground. Peonies look impressive against the background of conifers (for example, silver spruce) or next to architectural structures.

Look how beautiful the tree peonies are in the garden in these photos:

These crops bloom at the same time as lilacs and chestnuts - it is no coincidence that many gardeners plant them nearby.

Scilla, tulips, daffodils, and crocuses can be planted between peony bushes. When these early spring plants fade, the leaves of the regrown peonies will completely cover them.

In large parks, peonies are used to create colorful spots, but it is not advisable to plant them in a continuous strip on the lawn. When creating a landscape composition, you need to think in advance about the combination of peonies in color, size and general appearance, not only during flowering, but also in the summer-autumn period. Ceremonial compositions are created, as a rule, from one type of peonies. In mixed plantings, it is advisable to create separate groups of non-double and double peonies.

Despite the fact that the flowering of individual forms is short-lived, by skillfully selecting tree-like peonies of various varieties in the garden, you can create a composition of continuous flowering. The first, in the 20th of May, will be the non-double varieties of tree peony to bloom, a few days later the double varieties will pick up the baton, and after a couple of weeks the yellow peony will begin to bloom. When tree peonies fade, they will be replaced by early-flowering varieties of herbaceous peonies. As a result, peonies will decorate your garden from mid-May to the end of June.

These photos show tree peonies in the landscape design of city parks and private gardens:

Family: peony (Paeoniaceae).

Motherland

Peony is widespread throughout Europe, the Mediterranean, Asia and North America.

Form: herbaceous shrub.

Description

Peony is the name of a genus of perennial herbaceous shrubs. There are about 45 species in nature.

Abkhazian peony (P. abchasica) is a perennial herbaceous plant up to 80 centimeters tall, with pinnately trifoliate leaves of light green color and single white flowers. The flowering period begins in May.

(P. wittmanniana) is a perennial herbaceous peony with a stem height of up to 80 centimeters. The leaf blades are double- or triple-pinnate, shiny, pointed. The petals of the Wittmann peony are usually yellow or yellowish-white in color, the flowers are up to 10 centimeters in diameter. Flowering duration is 10-12 days.

Mountain peony (P. oreogeton) is a perennial plant 60-70 centimeters high. Mountain peony flowers are yellow and large (up to 9 cm in diameter). The filaments at the base are dark purple. The flowering time of peonies of this species begins in May.

Peony Delyaveya (P. delavayi) is a perennial deciduous subshrub up to 100 centimeters high. The flowers are solitary or arranged in groups of 2-3 at the ends of annual shoots. Color varies from orange to dark red-brown. The fruit is a naked leaflet.

(P. suffruticosa) is a deciduous subshrub with erect stems up to 2.5 meters high. Dense, double-pinnate leaves are arranged alternately. The upper side of the leaf blade is dark green, the lower side is grayish-green. Single flowers of white, pink, crimson or purple color are located at the ends of annual shoots. The number of petals ranges from 6 to 12. The tree peony blooms at the end of April, flowering continues for 30-35 days.

Peony yellow (P. lutea) is a monoecious deciduous subshrub up to 90 centimeters high. Peony flowers of lemon yellow or golden color are located at the ends of the shoots of the first year. Yellow peony blooms in June. The fruit is a naked leaflet.

Caucasian peony (P. caucasica) is a perennial herbaceous plant up to 80 centimeters high, with single pink-violet flowers with round-oval petals. The leaves of the Caucasian peony are double-triple. Flowering duration is 8-9 days.

Chinese peony - a hybrid variety of milky peony. Plant height up to 100 centimeters. The flower is large, up to 20 cm in diameter. Unlike other species, it has not one flower on a stem, but three or more.

Peony Maryin-root , evasive peony, or officinalis peony (P. anomala) is a perennial herbaceous plant with many large and powerful stems up to 100 centimeters high. The species is characterized by feathery leaves and flowers up to 13 centimeters in diameter, pink-red shades of varying intensities. The flowering period begins in May-June and lasts 14 days.

Pion Mlokosevich (R. miokosewitschii) - distinguished by a dense bush 70-80 centimeters high. The leaves are dark green. The flowers are light yellow.

Peony milky-flowered (P. lactiflora) is a perennial herbaceous plant with large double-triple leaves arranged alternately. The flowers are solitary, white or pale pink, up to 10 centimeters in diameter. The flowering period of peonies of this species is from June to July.

Peony mutabilis (P. mutabilis) is a perennial herbaceous plant with dark green leaves and hemispherical flowers. The petals are most often of different shades. The flowering period occurs in June.

Japanese peony - subspecies of milky-flowered peony. It is distinguished by the shape of a flower with one or two rows of outer petals; in the center there are stamens, transformed into narrow reed petals. The color of the flowers is white, pink, red. Very elegant peonies. Japanese peony varieties are very popular nowadays.

(P. tenuifolia) is a perennial herbaceous plant 40-50 centimeters high, with triple-pinnate leaves of dark green color. The flowers are solitary, consisting of 8-10 cherry-red petals. The flowering period of peonies of this species begins in early May and lasts on average 10 days.

Growing conditions

Varietal peonies prefer a sunny location. Some species (for example, Maryin-root, Caucasian) feel good in partial shade. Soils are preferably cultivated, loamy, with a slightly acidic reaction. Areas with high groundwater levels are not suitable for peony. In general, peony is a fairly unpretentious flower; even a novice gardener can grow peony.

Application

Peony flowers are used in group plantings, like... The bright, sweet smell of peony creates a special atmosphere in the garden. You can select types of peonies with different flowering periods.

The rhizome of peony is used in folk medicine for diseases of the nervous system and arthritis.

Large-flowered, fragrant peonies are used for cutting.

Care

Peony requires abundant watering, but it does not tolerate stagnation of water at the roots. The soil around the peony is desirable. Peonies are fertilized in the spring, at the beginning of the growing season, with full mineral fertilizer. It is also advisable to feed peonies during budding and flowering with mineral or organic fertilizers. You can learn more about how to grow peonies and how to care for peonies from the special one.

Reproduction

Only wild peony is usually propagated by seeds. Peony seeds are sown in the ground immediately after collection. In garden floriculture, as a rule, the vegetative method of propagating peonies is used. Dividing the bush is most effective. Adult bushes are divided in August-September. To do this, dig up a bush and cut off the stems. On each of the separated parts there should be several buds and part of the rhizome. It is advisable to treat the cuttings with root formation stimulants. Peony seedlings are planted in holes and watered abundantly.

It is not advisable to replant adult peony plants without dividing the bush. If there is a need to replant the peony, it is better to divide the bush into several parts.

In general, it is advisable to carry out planting, replanting and dividing peonies exclusively in autumn or late summer. For peonies, planting in spring can lead to weakening of the plant and an increase in the adaptation period. Peonies planted in spring do not bloom for a long time.

Diseases and pests

Common diseases of peonies are rust, snow mold, gray rot of peonies. Ants on peonies can spread fungal diseases and prevent flowering, so it is better to get rid of them using insecticides (‘Muracid’, for example). In addition, pests of peonies are mites, aphids, and thrips.

Popular varieties

Varieties of milky peony

'Sarah Bernhardt'- plant height 95-110 centimeters. Peony ‘Sarah Bernhardt’ is perhaps one of the most popular varieties of this plant. The flowers are large, densely double, pale pink.

‘Victor Lemoine’- bright crimson peony. The height of the peony ‘Victor Lemoine’ is 80-85 centimeters.

'Alexander Fleming'- pink peonies up to 75 centimeters high. The diameter of the flower is 12 centimeters. The flowering period of the peony ‘Alexander Fleming’ is average.

'Shirley Temple'- white peony, densely double.

'Gardenia'- double pink peony with creamy white flowers. The flowering period of the peony ‘Gardenia’ is average.

'Karl Rosenfeld'- plant up to 80 centimeters high. Peony ‘Karl Rosenfeld’ flowers are crimson-red, with yellow stamens.

‘Pearl scattering’- pearlescent pink peony with a yellow-pink center. The height of the peony ‘Pearl placer’ is up to 80 centimeters.

Hybrid peony varieties

Tree peony will be an excellent solution. Unlike its herbaceous counterparts, it grows into a fairly tall (up to 2 meters) bush, and its lush and incredibly fragrant flowers reach a diameter of 20-25 cm.\

In China, where the tree peony comes from, this plant is loved and revered. A special role in its spread fell to the lot of Buddhist monks who traveled around the country and brought varieties from remote areas to their monasteries.

Growing tree peonies takes longer than the more familiar herbal peonies. But the investment of time and effort is worth it, because a properly planted bush can grow in one place for several decades, or even hundreds, of years.

Types of peonies

More than a thousand varieties of this plant have been bred in the Middle Kingdom, some of which are now actively grown outside the country. In gardens you can most often find Paeonia suffruticosa - a subshrub peony (or simply a tree peony). The color and “doubleness” of its flowers depend on the variety. Thus, “Anastasia Sosnovets” peonies are devoid of double flowers, while bushes of the “Maria” variety have semi-double flowers. Fans of lush terry buds will love the Natalie variety.

Advice! Tree peony is a fairly frost-resistant shrub. But if the air temperature in winter still drops too low, it is better to choose specially bred frost-resistant varieties (“Peter the Great”, “Hoffmann”, “Moscow University”, etc.)

In Russia, Ukraine and other post-Soviet countries, tree peonies are rarely used in landscape design, since for a long time many species and varieties of peonies growing in the mountains of China were unavailable to gardeners in other countries.

Of particular interest in this sense are Peony Yellow and Delaway. Unlike the tree peony, they have not one large flower on the shoot, but several smaller ones (4-9 cm). The color of Yellow Peonies is clear from the name, while Delawaya has brown flowers. These species bloom later than Paeonia suffruticosa.

Idea! By planting several varieties in the garden at once (for example, Tree Peony, Yellow Peony and Delawaya), you will achieve a longer flowering period.

Planting and caring for a tree peony cannot be called too complicated. However, it is better to follow the recommendations exactly in order to protect the bush from diseases.

Landing rules

Planting tree peonies is perhaps the most crucial moment, since the bush will grow in one place for a very long time. Before planting a tree peony, several preparatory steps should be taken.

When choosing a landing site, rely on the following criteria:

• No draft. The tree peony does not tolerate well when its leaves (and especially its flowers) are blown by the wind.
• Moderate shade.
• No weeds.

Advice! Choose a place away from buildings, trees and other bushes. Tree peony requires a lot of space. In addition, keep in mind that the bush can live for about a hundred years, which means that the territory allocated for it will not be vacated for a long time.

Requirements for a seedling

Tree peony seedlings should have 2-3 woody shoots, 20-25 cm high. Pay attention to the root system: there should be no damage or thinning.
When buying a cutting, find out the variety. Check to see if it copes well with frost. Take an interest in the color of the petals.

Landing

Some people buy tree peony in the spring. However, it is better to plant in the fall (late August - early September).

Advice! A seedling purchased in the spring can be planted in a pot so that in the fall the plant, along with a lump of earth, can be transferred into the ground.

First of all, you need to dig a large (70x70 cm) hole. The further course of action is as follows:

• Cover the bottom of the hole with drainage (sand, gravel, crushed stone), since the peony does not tolerate stagnation of water at the roots.
• Mix half of the dug soil with superphosphate, dolomite flour and potassium sulfate (one glass each) and fill the hole with this mixture to the middle. Compact.
• Add 2 buckets of compost to the remaining soil. Pour into the hole so that there is room for the seedling.
• Install the process. The root collar should be in line with the soil.
• Water the soil around the seedling and fill the hole completely.
• The planting site is covered with humus. Sawdust and pine needles are not suitable here; they can cause bush diseases.

Reproduction

Tree peony propagation is carried out in several ways:

Dividing the bush. This becomes possible when the plant is already 5-6 years old. The bush is dug up, the roots are washed and divided. Each part must have at least three shoots. Damaged roots are smeared with potassium permanganate and sprinkled with charcoal.

Layering. Before flowering (in May), one of the lower shoots is cut, bent and covered with earth. In autumn, the rooted shoot is separated and planted.

Air layering. The cut shoot is not covered with earth, but is wrapped with moss and film. This option is ineffective.

Cuttings. Carried out in mid-July. Select a half-woody shoot with buds. The stalk of the tree peony is cut off under the bud obliquely and treated with a growth agent. The cuttings are planted in a mixture of peat and river sand at an angle so that the bud is completely immersed in the soil. The boxes are covered with film or covered

• Peony is rarely watered. 1-2 times 6-7 liters in June and July. There is no watering in August.
• In the spring, you need to remove the mulch, loosen the soil, and remove weeds. Mineral fertilizers should be applied as soon as the snow melts (Kemira will do). Before budding and after flowering, it is useful to feed the peony with phosphorus and potassium fertilizers. It is best to apply these solutions during watering. Ash has a good effect on the plant.

• Pruning is carried out in the spring. Healthy branches are cut to the first living bud, weakened branches - by approximately 15 cm.
• After flowering, not only cut off the bud, but also shorten the branch by 2 buds.
• For the winter, the peony branches are tied up, the roots are covered with spruce branches, and the bush itself is covered with a bag.
• If there is strong humidity and shade, the peony may suffer from gray rot. To avoid this, follow the planting rules. If the disease does affect the plant, it is recommended to spray the bush with a solution of potassium manganese. To prepare it, you will need 3 g per 10 liters of water. You can also use a 0-6% solution of copper sulfate.

• Fungal diseases occur rarely and easily disappear when sprayed with fungicides. Damaged branches are, of course, pruned.
• The main enemy of the tree bush is mice.

Advice! If there are rodents in the area, fence the planting hole with mesh to protect the plant's roots.

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We have long been accustomed to the fact that almost every garden is replete with flowers, which not only bring rainbow colors to the world around us, but also pamper us with their fragrance. What kind of flowers are these? And this peonies, which are not only beautiful, but also useful, since they have a wide spectrum of action. It is thanks to its medicinal properties that this plant has found application in medicine, both traditional and folk. The types, properties and uses of peony will be discussed further.

Description of the peony plant

What does it look like?

Peony belongs to the class of perennial plants and can be herbaceous, semi-shrub or shrub. This plant may have several stems, the height of which rarely exceeds 1 m.

Peony has a large rhizome with powerful, thickened, cone-shaped roots.

The leaves of the peony are arranged in a regular order (they can be pinnately divided or trifoliate). The color of peony leaves varies from dark green to dark purple (rare specimens with a bluish color are found). In autumn, the leaves turn yellow, brown and even reddish.

Single peony flowers reach 15–25 cm in diameter.

The peony fruit is a complex, star-shaped, multi-leafed plant. The rather large seeds of the plant are black and have a round or oval shape.

Peony is famous and loved by many gardeners for its beautiful lush flowers, which are blue, white, yellow, red (it all depends on the type of peony). Most peony flowers are single and apical (in other words, most of the plant stems end in one beautiful flower). Although there are varieties of peony on the stems of which not only central but also side buds are formed (there can be from 5 to 7 such buds), the side flowers bloom only after the central flower has faded. It is the side buds, which are smaller in size compared to the central ones, that ensure long-term flowering of the peony bush.

Interesting fact! In one season, the peony changes its color three times: for example, in the spring the leaves of the plant acquire a purple-red tint, while in the summer they become dark green, and in the fall the peony “dresses” in purple, crimson or yellow-green foliage.

It should also be said that peony is a drought- and frost-resistant plant that quickly recovers even after quite severe damage, and all thanks to the fact that this plant has a large number of reserve buds.

Peony family

Peony is the only genus of the Peony family (Paeoniaceae).

The meaning of the name peony

According to one version, the name of the flower is derived from the Greek word “paionios”, which translates as “medicinal, healing”.

But there is another version, which is associated with the ancient Greek myth, which tells about the doctor Peon, who healed Hades (the god of the underworld of the dead) after his battle with Hercules. According to the myth, Asclepius (the god of healing, who was Paeon's teacher) was jealous of his student's amazing gift, so he decided to poison him. But Peon learned of his mentor's intentions and asked the Greek gods to intercede on his behalf. The gods turned Peon into a flower as a sign of gratitude.

They also say that the flower owes its name to the small town of Paeonia, located in Thrace (Balkan Peninsula), because it is here that peonies grow literally everywhere.

Where do peonies grow?

Today peonies can be found in almost every garden, but in the wild this plant grows mainly in the forest belt of the European part of Russia, on the Kola Peninsula, in the western regions of Yakutia, in the eastern part of Transbaikalia. Peony is especially common in Western and Eastern Siberia.

This plant prefers well-lit (or slightly shaded) and well-warmed by the sun forest glades, edges, meadows, and clearings.

Bloom

Peonies bloom at the end of spring, although much depends on weather conditions: for example, the timing of flowering of the plant shifts in some years.

The duration of flowering depends, first of all, on the peony variety and is about 8–16 days, while for varieties with lateral buds, this period is extended to 18–25 days.

Peony storage

The herb and peony roots are used for medicinal purposes. In this case, the above-ground part is harvested during flowering, that is, in the period from May to June. Roots are most often harvested during this same period.

The rhizome and roots are washed in running water and then dried in the attic or under a canopy.

The above-ground part is dried in the same way. You can dry raw materials in dryers, but the temperature in them should not be higher than 45 - 60 degrees.

It is important not only to dry the plant correctly, but also to store it. To do this, place the dried raw materials in paper or fabric bags, and the packaging must be hermetically sealed.

The shelf life of raw materials is no more than three years.

Peony varieties

There are about 5,000 varieties of peonies, some of which have medicinal properties and are used in folk medicine to treat various diseases. We'll talk about them further.

Tree peony

Tree peonies are deciduous shrubs with woody shoots. The height of this type of peony reaches 1 - 1.5 m, while in the southern regions you can find specimens whose height is about 2.5 m.

Tree peonies are rightfully considered long-lived, since they can grow in one place for about 100 - 150 years. They prefer bright and sheltered places from the wind.

Tree peony flowers, of which up to 30–70 can be formed on one bush, are very large (they can reach 25–30 cm in diameter). Tree peony flowers have the shape of a bowl or ball. They bloom at the end of May, and their flowering lasts about two weeks.

Tree peonies can be white, pink, yellow, red and purple.

This type of peony has healing properties. Thus, the roots of the plant contain substances that help thin the blood. In addition, preparations based on tree peony have anti-inflammatory, bactericidal, tonic, anticidal and decongestant effects, normalize high blood pressure and prevent the formation of blood clots.

Taking into account all of the above, it is not surprising that this plant is actively used in Tibetan, Chinese, Japanese and Korean medicine in the treatment of the following diseases:

• arthritis;
• arthrosis;
• headache;
• diabetes;
• cardiovascular diseases;
• tumors;
• kidney diseases;
• poisoning;
• ulcers;
• stress;
• persistent night fever;
• carbuncles;
• cough;
• hemoptysis.

To prepare the infusion, peony flowers (you can also use the roots of the plant) are poured with boiling water (1 tablespoon of raw material is poured with a glass of boiling water) and infused for about 10 - 15 minutes. The resulting product is taken 2-3 times a day, one-third of a glass.

Peony yellow

This is one of the varieties of tree peony, the range of which covers mainly China.

Yellow peony is a shrub or subshrub up to one meter high. Single flowers, the diameter of which varies between 5 - 10 cm, are distinguished by a golden or copper-yellow color; their petals can have either a round or elliptical shape.

Yellow peony blooms in June.

This variety of peony (mainly the roots of the plant) is used in Tibetan medicine in the treatment of nosebleeds, migraines, radiculitis, joint pain, depression, gynecological diseases, diabetes, thrombophlebitis.

To prepare the decoction 1 tsp. dry crushed peony roots are poured into 500 ml of water, and then the resulting product is boiled for 20 minutes. The cooled and filtered decoction is drunk 100 ml three times a day.

Peony red

The red peony has a branched stem, a short rhizome and large serrated leaves. The height of the plant rarely exceeds one meter. Large single flowers of the plant can be either pink or dark red.

Interesting fact! The red peony belongs to the Ranunculaceae family, not the Peony family, but due to its resemblance to the peony, this plant is often classified as a member of the second family.

Important! The plant is poisonous!

In medical practice, plant petals collected during flowering are used (the raw materials are collected in dry weather, dried in the sun or in dryers at a temperature not exceeding 40 degrees). Red peony roots are collected from September to November, then they are washed and dried in the sun or in a dryer.

Red peony, which has anticonvulsant properties, significantly enhances the tone of the uterus, as well as the intestines and urinary tract. In addition, preparations from this plant promote blood clotting.

Taking red peony preparations is indicated for the following diseases:

• pain in the abdomen and intestines;
• hysteria;
• rheumatism;
• whooping cough;
• asthma;
• gout;
• epilepsy;
• sand and kidney stones.

Red peony infusion
1 tbsp. The petals of the plant are poured with 300 ml of cold and always boiled water, after which the mixture is infused for 8 hours, filtered and taken 100 ml three times a day.

Peony angustifolia (thin-leaved)

Peony angustifolia (also called thin-leaved) has an elongated, pineal-shaped rhizome. The stems of the plant are bare and reach a height of no more than 50 cm.

This type of peony can “boast” of large, regular-shaped flowers, which are located at the very top of the stem. The flowers have about 8 - 10 large petals of bright red color.

Important! The narrow-leaved peony is an endangered plant that can rarely be found in the forest-steppe part of the Crimea, Russia and Ukraine (this type of peony is included in the Red Books of two countries).

Since the natural resources of this plant are excluded, the thin-leaved peony has been introduced into cultivation, that is, it is grown on specially designated plantations.

For medicinal purposes, the plant's grass is used, cut off during the flowering of the plant, as well as the cone-shaped rhizomes. All parts of the angustifolia peony contain flavonoids as well as tannins, while fresh leaves contain large amounts of vitamin C.

Preparations of peony angustifolia are used in medicine in the treatment of:

• anemia;
• epilepsy;
• poisoning (especially alcohol intoxication);
• kidney stone disease;
• hemorrhoids;
• some heart diseases.

Important! The plant is toxic, as a result of which dosages must be strictly observed.

Rhizome decoction
1 tsp raw materials are poured with 400 ml of boiling water and placed in a water bath for 5 minutes. The broth removed from the bath is filtered, squeezed out and brought with warm boiled water to its original volume. Drink a third of a glass of the decoction three times a day, before eating.

Peony (common)

The officinalis peony (also called the common peony) reaches a height of 50–85 cm and pleases gardeners with large flowers of red, white or pink. This perennial plant has coarse stems and separate compound leaves.

Important! Only peonies with purple flowers are used for medicinal purposes.

The crimson-red petals of Peony officinalis are dried immediately after collection (it is important to collect the petals before they fall off). Dried raw materials are stored in dry and always dark containers.

The roots of the plant must also be harvested, which are cleared of soil, washed with cold water, and then cut into strips about 10–15 cm long (the thickness of the strips should be no more than 2–3 cm). The raw materials are dried under a canopy until they become brittle, after which they are dried in a dryer at a temperature of about 50 - 60 degrees. Properly dried roots have a dark brown or yellowish-brown tint, while the fracture of the roots acquires a whitish-yellowish color, which turns into purple along the edges. The taste of dry roots and rhizomes is sweetish-burning and slightly astringent, and the smell is pungent.

In addition, preparations of peony are indicated for intestinal and stomach spasms, hysteria, epilepsy, dropsy, and edema.

Chinese medicine uses Paeonia officinalis preparations to treat the following conditions:

• retinal hemorrhage;
• infectious hepatitis;
• stomach diseases;
• diabetes;
• gynecological diseases;
• nephritis;
• leucorrhoea;
• menstrual irregularities;
• spastic colitis;
• peptic ulcers;
• gastritis;

In Tibetan medicine, a decoction of peony rhizomes is used in the treatment of:

• colds;
• pneumonia;
• liver diseases;
• pulmonary diseases;
• stomach cancer;
• dysmenorrhea;
• polyarthritis;
• gout;
• hypertension;

Powder from the roots of the plant is part of an effective wound-healing ointment, which is indicated for bone fractures.

Official medicine widely uses tincture from the roots of peony officinalis as a sedative for insomnia, neurasthenia and various vegetative-vascular disorders.

Peony infusion for whooping cough and asthma
1 tsp dry peony flowers should be poured into 250 ml of cold boiled water and left in a closed container for two hours, after which the infusion is filtered and consumed one tablespoon three times a day.

Decoction for spasms, hysteria, swelling and urolithiasis
0.5 tsp Pour a glass of water over the crushed rhizome of the plant and put it on fire. The product is boiled under the lid for 10 minutes, then infused for one hour, filtered and drunk a tablespoon three times a day.

Important! The plant is poisonous, so the prescribed dosage should be strictly followed.

Mountain peony (spring)

Mountain peony has an almost horizontally spread rhizome, an erect and single stem, the height of which does not exceed 30 - 50 cm. Moreover, the stem of the plant, which acquires a red-violet hue in spring, is slightly ribbed.

The large mountain peony flower has a light cream corolla (white and pink corollas are less common). The smell of the flower is reminiscent of the poppy.

In the wild, this rare species of peony, listed in the Red Book, is found in the south of Primorye, in East Asia, as well as on some islands of Japan.

All parts of the plant are used in folk medicine in the treatment of diseases of the central nervous system, headaches and some disorders of the gastrointestinal tract.

Peony evasive (Maryin root)

This type of peony, growing mainly in Siberia and the European part of Russia, is popularly called marina root.

This perennial herbaceous plant can reach a height of 1 m or more. Peony evasive has a powerful rhizome and thick roots of a red-brown hue.

The erect stems of the plant have three to five large leaves, the length and width of which are about 30 cm.

Large red flowers with a diameter of 10–18 cm have 5 petals.

It is the evasive peony that is most often used not only in folk medicine, but also in official medicine, so it is this species that will be discussed further.

Composition and properties of peony evasive

Essential oil

• increased secretion of glands;
• promoting increased gastrointestinal motility;
• reduction of fermentation in the intestines;
• regulation and normalization of central nervous system functions;
• strengthening the process of bile secretion;
• strengthening the cardiovascular system.

Starch

• saturating the body with energy;
• increased insulin synthesis;
• removal of bad cholesterol.

Glycosides

• increased urine output;
• vasodilation;
• destruction of germs and bacteria;
• increased sputum discharge;
• calming the nervous system.

Tannins

• improved digestion;
• normalization of gastrointestinal tract functions;
• elimination of foci of inflammation;
• neutralization of bacteria;
• acceleration of wound healing.

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Flavonoids

• removal of toxins;
• neutralization of bacteria and germs;
• eliminating allergies or reducing their manifestations;
• promoting the excretion of bile;
• relieving inflammation;
• acceleration of wound healing;
• relieving spasms;
• increased urine output.

Alkaloids

• relieve pain;
• eliminate spasms;
• help stop bleeding;
• have a calming effect on the nervous system.

Organic acids

• remove toxins;
• restore acidity;
• normalize digestion;
• calm the nervous system;
• relieve inflammation;
• eliminate joint pain.

Glutamine

• regulates metabolic processes and the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract;
• improves the activity of skeletal muscles;
• promotes the synthesis of amino acids and glucose;
• improves the process of hematopoiesis.

Arginine

• strengthens the immune system;
• promotes wound healing;
• enhances the synthesis of growth hormone;
• increases sexual activity in men;
• transports oxygen to body tissues;
• removes toxins, thereby normalizing liver function;
• removes harmful cholesterol;
• prevents the development of thrombosis and atherosclerosis;
• stimulates insulin production;
• lowers blood pressure.

Resins

• accelerate the wound healing process;
• neutralize the effect of microbes and bacteria;
• strengthen the immune system.

Ascorbic acid

• normalizes central nervous system functions;
• significantly improves iron absorption;
• promotes hematopoiesis;
• removes toxins.

In addition, peony evasive contains micro- and macroelements (strontium, chromium, potassium, calcium, sulfur, aluminum, iron, magnesium, copper, etc.), which have an extremely beneficial effect on health, namely:

• normalize the functioning of the female reproductive system;
• regulate the functioning of the central nervous system;
• stimulate mental activity;
• promote wound healing;
• reduce allergic reactions.

Medicinal properties of peony

• Antispasmodic.
• Painkiller.
• Anti-inflammatory.
• Sweatshop.
• Diuretic.
• Hemostatic.
• Diuretic.
• Disinfectant.
• Tonic.
• Strengthening.
• Decongestant.
• Sedative.
• Choleretic.
• Expectorant.
• Astringent.
• Anticonvulsant.
• Hemostatic.
• Antitumor.

The benefits and harms of peony

Peony evasive is an adaptogen that naturally regulates the functioning of the immune system, thereby not only protecting the body from various viruses and infections, but also significantly accelerating the healing process.

Taking peony preparations makes it much easier to tolerate radioactive radiation, as well as chemotherapy. In addition, preparations of peony have a detrimental effect on protozoa, which is why they are used as a bactericidal agent.

In addition, this plant normalizes metabolism and increases the acidity of gastric juice, which has a beneficial effect on the digestive process, not to mention the fact that peony-based preparations accelerate the healing process of ulcers and wounds, relieve spasms of smooth muscles of both internal organs and blood vessels vessels.

Peony - a remedy for nerves

Peony preparations are rightfully considered an excellent remedy for chronic fatigue, overwork, hysteria, stress and lack of sleep, as they have sedative and tonic effects. Thus, peony infusion will help improve your mood, get rid of insomnia and overcome depression.

The therapeutic effect is primarily due to the presence of glycosides salicin and methyl salicylate. In addition, the sedative effect is associated with stimulation of the body's production of endorphins, which cause a feeling of happiness.

To prepare the infusion, 1 tsp. crushed peony roots, pour 600 ml of boiling water and infuse for half an hour. The drug is taken 10 minutes before eating two to three times a day.

Peony flower (petals)

Peony flowers contain aromatic substances, therefore they are used in pharmacology to improve the taste of medicinal solutions. In addition, this part of the plant contains ascorbic acid, so infusions and decoctions of peony flowers are used in the treatment of colds.

As an external remedy, tincture of peony flowers is used for radiculitis and joint pain. To prepare the product, a half-liter jar is filled with plant flowers and filled with vodka. The tincture is filtered after two weeks and used for rubbing into sore joints.

Seeds

Peony seeds contain a large amount of fatty oils, so preparations based on them have long been used in the treatment of sore throat and pulmonary diseases.

Interesting fact! The healers of Ireland used peony seeds to treat postpartum ailments, for which 9 peony seeds were crushed and mixed with borax, almonds, and aniseed white water.

Grass (leaves)

The aerial part of the peony contains a large amount of vitamin C, flavonoids and starch, as a result of which preparations based on this part of the plant are indicated in the treatment of pulmonary diseases, inflammation, colds, nervous disorders, digestive disorders, spasms, allergies, epilepsy.

Tubers

The spindle-shaped tubers of peonies are used to prepare remedies intended to treat gout, seizures and epilepsy. To this day, the Greeks and residents of Altai use peony tubers as a seasoning for meat dishes.

Peony root and rhizome

It is the underground part of the plant that is most widely used in both folk and scientific medicine, so we will pay special attention to it.

Application

Official medicine uses a tincture from the underground part of the evasive peony in the treatment of neurasthenic conditions, insomnia, vegetative-vascular disorders of various origins, headaches, and chronic fatigue.

The roots of this plant have long been included in anti-cancer preparations that help speed up the cure of cancer.

Peony roots are used in the treatment of epilepsy, viral diseases, poisoning, liver and kidney diseases.

So, for stomach cancer, it is recommended to prepare the following remedy: the dried roots of the plant in a ratio of 1:10 are poured with boiling water and infused for at least two hours. An infusion of 100 ml is taken three times a day.

If we talk about folk medicine, Avicenna also used peony to treat pain and burning in the stomach. The roots of this plant were widely used in Rus': for example, gout, rheumatism, gastrointestinal diseases, bleeding, stroke, and epilepsy were treated with decoctions and infusions from this plant. Moreover, the treatment included the use of not only infusions, but also fresh root (a pea-sized piece of root was taken three times a day after meals, washed down with water).

Medicinal properties of peony roots

• Calming.
• Painkiller.
• Antispasmodic.
• Anticonvulsant.

The active substances of the roots and rhizomes of peony have a powerful anti-inflammatory effect, which in its effectiveness is similar to amidopyrine - a drug that has antipyretic, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory effects. For this reason, preparations based on peony roots are used for headaches, neuralgia, arthritis, myositis, and rheumatism.

It must be said that the roots of the evasive peony have a general strengthening effect, since they contain micro- and macroelements that help the body fight many diseases of various etiologies.

Contraindications to the use of peony roots

There are no special contraindications to the use of root-based preparations (with the exception of pregnancy, childhood and individual intolerance).

Use of peony in medicine

Peony evasive is used in the treatment of the following diseases:

• diarrhea;
• peptic ulcers;
• arthritis;
• dysmenorrhea;
• amenorrhea;
• myositis;
• spasms and twitching of various muscle groups;
• gastrointestinal cramps;
• CNS diseases;
• stress and neurasthenia, accompanied by excessive excitability;
• epilepsy;
• insomnia;
• hypochondria;
• vegetative-vascular dystonia;
• lethargy;
• hypertension;
• liver diseases;
• fever;
• colds;
• Peony tea To prevent colds and to improve immunity, the above-ground part of the plant can be brewed and drunk like regular tea.

  Tincture

  The tincture is indicated for the treatment of gastritis, uterine bleeding, cough, pain of various origins, rheumatism and gout.

  Pour 10 g of evasive peony (you can use a collection from all parts of the plant) into 100 ml of vodka, after which the product is thoroughly mixed and left to infuse for two weeks in a dark and cool place. It is important not to forget to shake the tincture regularly. After the specified infusion period, the strained product is poured into a dark glass container. Drink tincture 20 drops three times a day.

  Peony ointment

  It is used externally for joint pain, neurological inflammation, and treatment of inflammation of the trigeminal and sciatic nerves.

  The ointment is prepared from dried peony root, which must be grated, then add pork fat to the resulting mass in a 1:1 ratio. Next, the mixture is sent to a water bath and heated slowly for 30 minutes. Removed from heat and cooled, the mass is used in the form of compresses and rubbing.

  Peony extract in drops (instructions)

  Pharmacy peony extract is used in the treatment of all those conditions that the tincture prepared at home, including:
  • nervous disorders;
  • headache;
  • insomnia;
  • diseases of the reproductive system;
  • some types of cancer;
  • convulsions;
  • epilepsy.
  The pharmacy tincture is taken orally, 25–40 drops three times a day before eating, and the tincture should be diluted in 50–70 ml of water.

  Treatment is carried out over a course of 25–30 days.

  Important! There are no absolute contraindications to the use of peony tincture. Side effects are extremely rare and disappear quickly.

  Peony extract tablets

  Peony extract is available not only in liquid, but also in tablet form.

  The tablets have a sedative, anticonvulsant, membrane-stabilizing, antioxidant and antihypoxic effect on the human body, as a result of which they are indicated in the treatment of sleep disorders, increased nervous excitability and neurocirculatory dystonia.

  The tablets are taken orally, 1 capsule twice a day, half an hour before meals. The tablets are taken for 21 to 30 days. If necessary, the course is repeated after a ten-day break.
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  If the syrup is taken for preventive purposes to enhance concentration, improve memory and calm the nervous system, then the daily dose of syrup should not exceed two tablespoons.

  Important! Children over 14 years old can take 1 tsp of this syrup. twice a day - during the day and in the evening.

  Contraindications to the use of syrup are:

  • individual intolerance to any component of the drug;
  • periods of pregnancy and lactation;
  • childhood.

  Evading peony: properties, application - video

  Contraindications to the use of peony preparations

  Peony is not only a beautiful, but also a poisonous plant, so it is extremely important to follow the dosage prescribed by your doctor.

  Contraindications to the use of evasive peony preparations:

  • individual intolerance;
  • age (children under 12 years old);
  • liver or kidney failure;
  • pregnancy period;
  • lactation.
  In addition, people with high stomach acidity and low blood pressure should be careful when taking decoctions, tinctures and infusions of peony.

  Side effects when taking peony preparations are observed very rarely and are mainly caused by severe overdose.

  Side effects:

  • a sharp decrease in blood pressure;
  • decreased concentration;
  • fatigue;
  • weakness;
  • allergic reactions (redness,

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