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Grafting
Tree Peonies |
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More examples of scions
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Terminal shoot showing leaf
axils without buds and a suitable scion below |
Terminal shoots with spent bloom and a suitable scion below |
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2.) Selection of Rootstock - Roots are
taken from herbaceous peonies. The roots to be used must be of the
same or nearly the same diameter as the base of the scion or it may be
larger. As the peony roots are harvested you must keep the orientation of the
roots in perspective so you will know
which end of the root is 'up' and which is 'down. Good roots are of finger
diameter or larger and up to 8 inches in length. Do not use roots of
herbaceous peonies that are known to produce adventitious shoots. Common
"Lactiflora" peonies are usually best. |
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a.
Long root cut into two nurse roots. Note the wedge removed to give a flat top
to the lower root and a slanted bottom to the upper root to maintain
orientation. b.
and c. Suitable nurse roots d.
Unsuitable nurse root; difficult to graft on this mass or short roots. |
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