Chinese name: Twisted Peony

Latin name: Calystegia dahurica f.anestia

Family: Convolvulaceae

Genus: Da The genus Osperum

Origin: Heilongjiang, Jilin, Hebei, Jiangsu, Sichuan and other places in China

1. Morphological characteristics of tangle peony

perennial tangle peony Left-handed winding herb, with white latex, stems and leaves pubescent, with branches and nodes, about 2 cm to 3 cm long. The single leaves grow alternately from 6 cm to 8 cm, the petioles are short, narrowly ovate-oblong or oval-ovate, the top is acuminate, the base is halberd, the veins are evenly distributed obliquely, and the margins are not serrated throughout. Flowers solitary in leaf axils, with long stalks about 5 cm to 8 cm, double flowers, rosette-like, slightly thin petals reddish or pink, double petals without exposing the core, irregular in shape, lobes tapering inward, The flower stem is 4 cm to 6 cm, and there is no pollen, no male and female flowers, and no seeds. Flowering March-October.

2. Habits of Twisted Branch Peony

Twisted Branch Peony adapts to the full sun growth environment, prefers sufficient light, warm and humid climate, suitable growth temperature at 15℃-25℃, cold-resistant Extremely strong, overwintering safely and without protection at extremely low temperatures of minus 45°C, generally not suffering from frost damage, strong drought tolerance, normal growth and flowering at 38°C high temperature, tenacious and strong plant vitality, plus a strong Adaptability, stress resistance and reproductive ability, and are superior to other vines, belong to invasive plant species, only suitable for potted planting. The soil requirements are not strict, the loose and fertile soil can grow well, and it is not tolerant of waterlogging.

3. Cultivation of tangled peony

Tangled peony is often propagated and cultivated with rhizomes and roots, dug up in spring and autumn, and cut it into 6 cm immediately after digging out The short joints of about 10 cm are used as cuttings. Before planting, add decomposed farmyard manure to the medium as base fertilizer, mix the soil with it evenly, and then lay the rhizomes horizontally. The thin soil should not be too thick. Can take root, keep the soil moist with proper watering. It can be used in various forms and is used for decorations such as scaffolding and fences, wall greening, balcony guardrails, etc. It has a very strong habit and strong invasiveness. Potted plants with large and beautiful flowers can be used for balcony greening or planting in courtyard flower beds and wall-side viewing.

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