What mistake gardeners make when peonies fade

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It is difficult to find a person who does not like peonies. After all, these flowers decorate the plot, delight with their lush and bright flowering. Everyone knows that peonies, like any plants, need care. But not everyone remembers that after they fade, they still need to be looked after.

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Usually, during this period, the last top dressing with phosphorus-potassium fertilizers is carried out. Phosphorus should be 20 percent, potassium 15 percent. As gardeners note, this product can be used for foliar spraying.

It is also worth remembering about pruning. It is necessary to remove faded caps, which not only spoil the appearance of the bush, but also waste the energy of the plant.

At the same time, all leaves and flower stalks should not be pruned. All fallen petals should be removed, as they serve as a source of infections.

Do not forget about watering. The soil should be loosened and moistened.