Peony Flower Life Cycle. Spring through to early summer. Obovata is a peony flower that blooms in the spring starts flowering during the summer and sheds leaves and enters dormancy in late autumn Halevy et.
The new monocarpic shoot initiated in the renewal bud at the end of June with the formation of the first leaf. Planting peonies are simple as they need little maintenance for them to grow properly. For those who enjoy planting the peony they should know the perennial plant can last 100 years if taken care of properly.
Fertilize peonies in spring and summer with 14 cup of 5-10-5 fertilizer.
In Europe during medieval times peony became popular enough to be integrated as a part of Christian symbolism representing wealth feminine beauty and healing power. Floral initiation and differentiation of peony do not require low temperatures. During the rest phase the part of the plant above the soil dies. In its first year a peony wont blossom yet.