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Cutting back a Peony

The Bird LadyThe Bird Lady Posts: 207
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How long should I wait before I cut back the stems of a Peony once it's finished flowering?

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  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 53,918
    I don't cut mine back - only the flowering stems when flowers are finished.  :)
    It'll die back completely by itself over autumn/winter. 
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • The Bird LadyThe Bird Lady Posts: 207
    Yes, I normally leave it but as it's got so big, I have to do something so perhaps I'll just prop it up out of the way!
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 53,918
    Yes - they need good supports put in early on or they flop in rough weather and get damaged. Mine have a permanent support   :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
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