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Grafting
Tree Peonies |
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Removal of nurse root
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The
plant on the left represents a young plant with an expanded nurse root showing
clearly beneath the graft union. The scion has produced its own roots.
The same plant on the right with the bloated nurse root removed will need
some extra care for a growing season, but will soon grow more roots freely. |
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11.) Final Notes - Grafting of
tree peonies is a quick and fairly easy way to expand your collection at low
cost. Friends will usually provide a few small scions and preparing a few
grafts of different varieties each year will provide you with a range of new
cultivars. Be sure to provide fair trades. It is easy to make a
few extra grafts and give away your extra plants of interesting varieties.
Remember that grafting is a learned art. Success may be very low at first and
improve as you gain experience. Patience.
There
are other grafting methods that may suit your ability better. Read other
sources and try alternatives that work best. Even professionals rarely have
100% success, so expect a low success rate as you sharpen your
grafting skills. |
Material List
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Herbaceous
root stock |
Waterproof
tape covering |
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Tree
peony scion |
Ziploc
bags |
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Single
edged razor blade |
Labels
& marking pen |
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Cutting
surface |
Alcohol
and clorox for sanitizing |
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Grafting
bands or broad rubber bands |
Paper
towels |