Peonies have long settled on our sites and ingardens. The times when they were considered as "old" flowers of the same type were forgotten. Nowadays there is a wide variety of peony variations, including those with the original Pink Spritzer cactus-like flowers or half-double like Coral Charm. But Bartzella is considered to be a true triumph of floriculture - a peony, which appeared in the collections of connoisseurs only thirty years ago and managed to conquer them forever.
History of origin
The original homeland of peonies is China.For many centuries of breeding in this country, the grassy form of these flowers has been developed. But the peony found a second life, being imported to Japan in the 17th century: here they presented him with a new flower shape, which is still called “Japanese”. However, enthusiasts did not stop at this and managed to achieve the yellow color of peonies. Now such versions are known as Ito-hybrids, by the name of professor-breeder Toichi Ito. On the basis of these hybrids, Bartzella was bred at the end of the 20th century, a peony received by American grower Roger Andersen.
Appearance
The result of the efforts of the American was high,almost a meter, a plant with a lemon flower of characteristic Japanese shape, having a dark pink or red center. In diameter, the bowl reaches a quarter of a meter, has a bright but unobtrusive smell. Foliage throughout the season remains decorative, does not dry out and does not fade. On one bush can be up to two dozen flowers. Stalks are strong, do not need garters and props, due to which the Bartzella peony does not lose the shape of a bush. In cutting costs longer than other Ito-hybrids.
We plant correctly
Как и другие представители семейства, Бартзелла (peony) loves the light and does not tolerate swampy and waterlogged areas. When choosing a place for it, it is better to give preference not only to areas that are well lit, but also remote from trees and buildings. It is better to dig holes for it in advance, so that the earth could settle in them. Their size is about 60 x 60 centimeters, and after digging out the bottom is two-thirds lined with a layer of a mixture of peat, humus, garden planting land - all taken equally. A composition of 150 grams of superphosphate, a can of ash and a tablespoon of iron sulphate is recommended as a primary top dressing. The amount of substances should be adjusted depending on the composition and quality of the soil in your area.
Caring for a handsome man
If you are lucky enough to buy a Bartzella peony, planting and caring for it should be perfect for the beauty to remain with you for a long time. There are few rules and they are easy to implement.
- Watering is generous, but with full trackingassimilation of water in order to avoid its stagnation. An adult bush in the heat can drink two buckets, but if it is cool it will turn out to be plenty. The next watering is only after complete drying.
- Regular weeding: Bartzella is a peony that does not tolerate competitors and reacts to them with less lush and prolonged flowering.
The rest is a delightful plant in the careno different from other grassy peonies. And if you fulfill his modest wishes, Bartzella will surely please you with repeated flowering. Thanks to this peony, the garden can remain beautiful and fragrant for almost a month.
