Japanese anenome / peony
My japanese anenomes have finished flowerin. Do I need to cut them back (if yes, how far?) or just leave as is.
My peonies flowered beautifully earlier this year. After the flowers were done, I more or less left the plants in tact because the foliage at this time of the year is lovely. How late can I leave it until I cut the peonies all the way back.
Thank you.
Derek
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I leave my Japanese anemones as they are for the winter and cut them hard back in the spring. Their foliage remains for quite a while providing interest in the garden for the winter and also providing a bit of cover and protection for the smaller plants and of course, for the wildlife.
I find the peonies die down when they are ready - I just remove the dead leaves when they're brown and withered.