Should I trim off peony stems after the blooms are gone?




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Elizabeth Michels Pinizzotto on Jun 01, 2017
you can if you find them unsightly, I usually just let the whole thing (leaves and stems) die off naturally and then take away the dead stuff later, usually after the first frost.Helpful Reply -
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Molly Anmar on Jun 01, 2017
See if you don't find this informative:http://www.clemson.edu/extension/hgic/plants/landscape/flowers/hgic1170.htmlHelpful Reply -
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Treva Kirby Adams on Jun 01, 2017
I leave the greenery standing until it turns yellow, then trim to about 3". This is supposed to help the plant retain health and lengthen its life, according to the local Master Gardener classes.Helpful Reply -
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Wanda sinnema on Jun 01, 2017
Yes, trim the flowers off, leave the foliage until it dies down in the fall.. then trim thatHelpful Reply -
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Janet Pizaro on Jun 01, 2017
No you should leave them alone.Peonies are grown by rhizomes and should be treated the same as bulbs.They need the foliage to feed on. Once they are totally brown then cut them.Helpful Reply -
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Cindy on Jun 01, 2017
Hello Sis. Yes you can snip off the dead blooms. But I follow the "old way" of: From Spring thru Fall only prune during the months that contain the letter "R" in their name. For example: you can prune in April but not in May. Because April has an R. May does not contain the letter R. I have been using this method for many years and have had success with it. Hope this helps. Good luck.Helpful Reply -
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Sis on Jun 01, 2017
Thanks everyone. I will trim off dead blooms and let the rest die down naturally.Helpful Reply -
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Gina on Jun 01, 2017
I have a question for Aljosjer is it ok to deadhead your rose bushes in MayHelpful Reply -
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Gra8828849 on Jun 01, 2017
I have Call as from my grandfather, so they are old. I always take them out in the fall. In the spring I bring them out clean them of all old roots and plant. They multiple so fast I give them away every year.Helpful Reply -
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Patti on Jun 01, 2017
dead head the flowers remove all petals around the plantto. in the fall cut stems back to soil level and remove.Helpful Reply -
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