Do I have to cut back peonies in the Fall?

by Carolyn from NH

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I live in zone 7 ( I think) New Hampshire. Do I have to cut my peonies back or just let them do their thing on their own.

Carolyn of New Hampshire

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Susan on Oct 09, 2018

Just for aesthetics I would cut them back in the fall.

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- Carolyn from NH on Oct 09, 2018
  
  Thank you Susan
  
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Tere on Oct 09, 2018

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/peony/peony-pruning.htm

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- Carolyn from NH on Oct 09, 2018
  
  Thank you Ter8724692
  
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Cynthia H on Oct 09, 2018

Hi Carolyn! I would at least deadhead them.

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- Carolyn from NH on Oct 09, 2018
  
  Thanks for the help Cynthia H.
  
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Maura White on Oct 09, 2018

Yes - deadhead them, and then I just leave mine alone.

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- Carolyn from NH on Oct 09, 2018
  
  Thanks 😊😀Maura
  
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