Question about Peonies
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Question about Peonies
I have four large peonies that are planted right against the foundation of our home. We need to do some painting on that side of the house. Now that the peonies have finished blooming can I cut them back without killing them? Thanks.
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Around here, I have seen a lot of peonies planted out in lawns that after they bloomed people just mowed them off.
They seemed to always come back.
Personally, I think the tubers probably need the leaves for a while to store enough starch/sugar for the winter and next season's bloom.
I would leave the foliage during the painting, cover with a drop cloth (they come in 4' by 12' and other lengths and are cheap) and clip off whatever gets too ratty.
Regardless, I don't think they will die on you.
They seemed to always come back.
Personally, I think the tubers probably need the leaves for a while to store enough starch/sugar for the winter and next season's bloom.
I would leave the foliage during the painting, cover with a drop cloth (they come in 4' by 12' and other lengths and are cheap) and clip off whatever gets too ratty.
Regardless, I don't think they will die on you.
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Well I'm going to disagree and matter of fact I need my matoe cages so I'm going to be wacking ours back today!
I have been doing this for over 15 years now and they bloom like crazy! I need the cages which I put out every spring to support the peonies and when I cut them back I leave at least 8" of stalk.
I have been doing this for over 15 years now and they bloom like crazy! I need the cages which I put out every spring to support the peonies and when I cut them back I leave at least 8" of stalk.
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