Peonies
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Janet Pizaro on Oct 06, 2015assuming that they are finished flowering and the leaves are browning you can cut them back now.Helpful Reply
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Chase on Oct 06, 2015zone 4 is really cold. Now would be a great time to cut them back. If they get mildew after flowering (usually around August) you can cut them back then. Remember never to mulch peonies.Helpful Reply
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Martha on Oct 06, 2015They need their leaves to feed the tubers, so I cut them back when the leaves have pretty much turned brown or yellow.Helpful Reply
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MaryAnn B on Oct 06, 2015Now is good. They should be turning brown. I cut mine back a few weeks ago, all except the ITOH which still look pretty good.Helpful Reply
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Pam Bednar-Huff on Oct 06, 2015Hi, I am also in Ohio! Zone 5. I have already cut mine back, they were starting to look ragged so off the came! Good luck!Helpful Reply
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Deb on Oct 07, 2015Martha, (my sister"s name too) that's what I was actually wondering about. They had mildew like Chase said and I wanted to showcase my new Mum so off they came. Hope it was a good decision as one of the peonies came from my old home. Guess next yr. will tell. Thanks to you all.Helpful Reply
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Pam Bednar-Huff on Oct 08, 2015Deb. you might try something I've been using on my Zinnias for years! By the way, I haven't purchased seeds for over 20 years! I just harvest my seeds when I dead head the dried flowers. They are huge and picture perfect yer after year. Now, what I have been using to control mildew on all my flowers that need it is a mixture of 1 tsp of regular baking soda, 1 tsp of liquid soap and a quart of water. Just adjusts the amounts as needed! Hope it works for you!Helpful Reply
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