Re: Peonies & envelopes

the best way to propagate a paeonia is by division.........just like other
perrenials.................
-----Original Message-----
From: BJC <bjc@nh.ultranet.com>
To: seeds-list@eskimo.com <seeds-list@eskimo.com>
Date: Thursday, November 05, 1998 4:23 PM
Subject: Peonies & envelopes


>Regarding the Paeonia - from Plant Propagation Principles and Practices
>(Hartmann Kester & Davies) Paeonia spp. Seeds are difficult to propagate
>taking 5-7 years to produce a flowering plant.  It may take 1-2 years to
>break its epicotyl (stem) dormancy.  They suggest another method is to
>collect seed before it is ripe (black), don't allow to dry out, sow in
>pots and bury them (pots) in the ground for 6-7 weeks which will allow
>roots to develop then dig them up and plant in a protected area, or
>under mulch, for the winter.  This gives them the necessary warm/cold
>stratification.
>
>Keep in mind that plants from seed usually won't be true to type.  The
>plant may revert back to one of its parents properties.  If you want to
>duplicate the plants you have you should propagate them by division in
>the fall. Be sure that each piece has a at least one "bud eye"
>preferably more.  Good Luck!
>
>Regarding envelopes, if the glassine don't seal tight enough just use
>some tape.  Using plastic for storage is risky due to the possibility of
>fungus and molds. The only time to use plastic is if you are stratifying
>and then you must be sure that your media is sterile and not too wet.
>Dampened vermiculite & peat or sand and peat are what is typically used.
>
>
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