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I have a concern about one of my peonies. #834851

Asked June 10, 2023, 7:12 AM EDT

I have a peony that the leaves I am concerned about. They are curled modeled and the growth seems to be stunted. A little background on this. I accidentally missed this one when I was removing mulch and it was  under the fabric barrier until I discovered it in late may. The bottom leaf looks healthy. 


I have a feeling it's sun damage but am unsure

Should I cut it back now or wait till fall

Species is Buckeye Belle 

Crow Wing County Minnesota

Expert Response

I am surprised your plant is actually growing.   I don't know why you had fabric over the top of it but that is why the leaves are deformed.  They were trying desperately to get to sunlight and oxygen.  Give you plant a lot of TLC this year and do not cover it again.  It will hopefully recover next year.
Barbara, Anoka County MG, TCA Replied June 10, 2023, 6:07 PM EDT

Hi and thank you for your answer. It was weed barrier that I have  around the Peonies (I had a hole cut out and pulled away when I planted them)  somehow this one came up under it.  I didn't even notice until I was walking by and saw it growing. It was very pale and in hindsight, I should of exposed it to the sun slowly. 

Hopefully iit will bounce back 

Alison 

The Question Asker Replied June 10, 2023, 8:27 PM EDT

Hi and thank you for your answer. It was weed barrier that I have  around the Peonies (I had a hole cut out and pulled away when I planted them)  somehow this one came up under it.  I didn't even notice until I was walking by and saw it growing. It was very pale and in hindsight, I should of exposed it to the sun slowly. 

Hopefully iit will bounce back 

Alison 

The Question Asker Replied June 10, 2023, 10:03 PM EDT

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