Chinese peony and tree peony

Author: Wang Lianying
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Publish Date: 1999-04-01
Features: Peonies and tree peonies, although both are traditional famous flowers native to China, have been widely cultivated and used since ancient times. Especially, their related flower culture, such as symbolism, legends, and mythical tales, are widely known and popular. However, it is a pity that many people today still cannot distinguish between peonies and tree peonies, do not know when to plant them, how to care for them, and do not understand why peonies can be enjoyed in winter. They even have many misconceptions about them, always feeling that peonies and tree peonies, though expensive and beautiful, are delicate and difficult to grow. They cannot be widely cultivated or potted, and their blooming period is short, and so on. Actually, all these are misunderstandings caused by a lack of understanding. This book is compiled by Professor Wang Lianying and others from Beijing Forestry University. It includes the resource distribution and development of peonies and tree peonies, the morphological characteristics, ecological habits, and biological characteristics of peonies and tree peonies, the propagation and cultivation management techniques of peonies and tree peonies, the prevention and control of common diseases and pests of peonies and tree peonies, and a brief introduction to 152 famous varieties of peonies and tree peonies. An appendix on the monthly schedule for the cultivation and management of peonies and tree peonies is also included. For the convenience of readers to appreciate, each famous variety of peonies and tree peonies is accompanied by a color photo. This book is suitable for flower enthusiasts, flower producers and operators, horticultural technical personnel, and teachers and students of agricultural and forestry colleges.