Evaluation of adaptivity of herbal peony varieties, depending on ecological and biological conditions of Moscow region

Abstract

The study, maintenance, and replenishment of the genetic collection of the herbaceous peony in the All-Russian Horticultural Institute for Breeding, Agrotechnology and Nursery is conducted since the 80s of the XX century. The article provides information on the evaluation of reproductive ability: high-productive varieties were revealed – Dawn Pink, Early Scout, Vostok, Yubilej Revolyutsii, Seraphim, Goldich, Ufimskie Zori, Pervaya Radost’, Gloirette, Marry Eddy Jones, Pobeda, Podmoskovnye Vechera, Old Lace, Agidel’, Tomas Waar, Nezhnyj, Martha Bulloch, Mihail Lomonosov, Parkovyj, Pfeiff er’s Red Triumph, Odile et al., their reproductive capacity is estimated of 8-10 points; resistant varieties to Botrytis paeonie Qud were identified – Mamino Serdechko, Varen’ka, Orlenok, El’brus, Moguchij, Polonez, Rossiya, Brat Moguchego, SHkol’nyj Val’s, Valentina Tereshkova, Parkovyj 1, Zhemchuzhina Urala, Zor’ka, Rhapsody, President Wilson, The Fawn, Moon Glow, Yellow King, Waikiki, Белый парус, Sinbad, Gene Wild; varieties strongly aff ected by Cronartium fl accidum (Alb. et Schw.) Wint.) were identified – Lunnaya Doroga, Tajfun, Parkovyj 2, Nahodka, Agidel’, Ufimskie Zori, Kuril’skie Ostrova, Shirley Temple, M-me Calot, M-me Claude Tain, Goldich. The analysis of weather conditions in the years of research is given. Varieties that are resistant to adverse conditions are identified, their significance is determined and in the future the possibility of propagation and use in landscaping, as well as preservation in collection stands. Directions for further study of the collection’s varieties are outlined. Keywords: peony herbaceous, collection, decorative qualities, weather conditions, adaptability