The term farmer's rose is not clearly defined. This can mean an old variety of rose, as well as the hollyhock or the peony. Roughly speaking, this means flowers with rose-like blossoms from the cottage garden.
What are the requirements and care instructions for farmer's roses (peonies)?
The farmer's rose, often referred to as a peony, is an easy-care, lushly flowering plant that requires a wind-protected, sunny to partially shaded location with permeable, not too nutrient-rich soil. Water young plants regularly, water old plants moderately in dry conditions.
What is meant by a farmer's rose?
Since the term farmer's rose is very flexible, you may understand something different than your neighbor. This depends on how the name is used in your community or family. However, it is widespread to call the common peony a farmer's rose. It is sometimes also called the farmer's peony, so confusion with other plants is almost impossible.
Interesting facts about the peony
In home gardens, the farmer's peony, which is quite easy to care for, is predominantly found, but the Chinese shrub peonies are being seen more and more often and are serious competition. Both only bloom for a few weeks, but they bloom very profusely, mostly in various shades of pink or pink, but also in white.
Peonies are not suitable for planting in containers, they like it sunny to slightly shady, but in any case protected from the wind. Because they form long taproots, the soil should be well-drained. However, if it is very nutrient-rich, the peony may not want to bloom properly. Do not plant peonies too close so that they can grow undisturbed.
About caring for the peony
The peonies, as peonies are also called, are considered quite easy to care for, but they only bloom reliably when they feel comfortable. In addition to the correct nutrient content in the soil, this also includes the planting depth and the daily amount of light.
You should especially water young plants; older peonies usually draw enough moisture from the depths with their long taproots. If the peony blooms quite profusely and is in a rather dry place or there is a prolonged drought, then water this plant a little in the morning or evening without causing standing moisture.
The most important things in brief:
- wind-protected sunny to semi-shady location
- permeable, not too nutrient-rich soil
- no planting in containers
- easy to care for in a well-chosen location
- Water young plants regularly
- Water old plants moderately if drought persists
Tip
Give your Peony or farmer's rose enough space so that it can bloom profusely.
