How Do You Trim A Peony Bush?
Peonies are beautiful ancient plants that produce magnificent blooms. They were first cultivated in China and Japan. Peonies are a symbol of prosperity and wealth. The peony bush is a hardy plant that produces blooms in a wide variety of colors from pink to yellow. The peony bush is a deciduous perennial, so proper pruning is essential. Trim all dead blooms off of the bush to help spur new growth. Cut all the yellowing or brown leaves off the peony bush. Prune the bush back to winterize in late September to early October. Trim the stems back to almost ground level when winterizing. These stems will not bloom again whether you remove them or not, so it is best to remove them. The peony bush will produce new stems in the following spring. Remove all dead blooms, leaves and stems from your garden after cutting. Do not use peonies for compost.
