However in this case, prune the herbaceous part down to the woody party, which you should leave intact. The best time to prune a tree peony is right after it blooms. Do not cut it back in the fall as you would an herbaceous or Itoh peony.
You can do a light pruning in the spring before the shrub blooms. Use clean pruners to remove suckers around the base, as well as any dead wood. Hi Val, September is a good time to transplant peonies so they have time to become established before the winter. Cut back the plants as mentioned in the article and dig around the crown, being careful not to disturb the roots.
Japanese beetles are a huge problem for the peonies at my house. An advise for keeping them away would be much appreciated. Thank you I have used rose shield spray, but am looking for other ideas. It would be nice if folks would share what state, or part of the country, that they live in when offering advice. Especially timing type issues so I would know if it would work for me here in Northern California.
Thnx, Lulu. Hi Lulu, The article mentions that you should trim back the peony after a hard frost. That will differ from region to region. Your email address will not be published. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
Skip to primary navigation Skip to main content Skip to primary sidebar. Peonies are a beautiful addition to a spring garden. Knowing when to cut back peonies—both the flowers and the foliage—will help to maintain a healthy plant and encourage those blooms! When to deadhead peonies Hopefully you get to enjoy the flowers before a spring storm makes a mess of them. When to cut back peonies Throughout the season, your peony leaves may start to look less than stellar.
Peony foliage is susceptible to fungal diseases, like powdery mildew shown here. Other gardeners, however, disagree and are in favor of pruning and end-of-season cutting back. They believe it goes a long way in protecting the plant from disease and insect infestation. They also advocate deadheading, arguing that it not only improves the appearance of the plant but also allows it to focus its energy on healthy leaf and root growth rather than seed production.
The final decision, however, is yours to make. However, for the purpose of this article, we argue in favor of cutting back. We believe it does maintain a healthy plant by providing both pest control as well as promoting new and healthy regrowth the following year. A healthy peony plant can live up to years or more! These hardy perennials require only moderate pruning, if at all. Deciding whether or not to prune peonies is a personal choice, but the practice will aid in maintaining and possibly improving the overall health of the plant.
Good luck, fellow hobbyists and happy gardening! How to Grow a Bowl of Beauty Peony. Previous Post Do Petunias Spread? August 31, Leave a Reply Cancel reply Comment. Enter your name or username to comment. Enter your email address to comment. Though it may seem as if the arrival of winter is killing off your garden peonies, bear in mind this deathly, above-ground appearance is a defence against winter. Your peonies are working hard to develop flower buds for next year and welcome the cold weather.
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