Do I need to cut back my peonies for winter? - Ask Extension
I am wondering if I need to cut back my peonies to the ground for winter and mulch over them? They are
young bushes, no more than 2ft high and the ...
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Do I need to cut back my peonies for winter? #775797
Asked October 19, 2021, 12:03 PM EDT
I am wondering if I need to cut back my peonies to the ground for winter and mulch over them? They are
young bushes, no more than 2ft high and the leaves are looking dead.
Alamosa County Colorado
Expert Response
Yes, herbaceous Peonies benefit from being cut to the ground once the foliage has died, usually with the first frost. An organic mulch of chopped leaves or grass clippings helps keep the area free of weeds and preserves some moisture.
