When to Prune Peonies After Flowering: Don't Miss the Moment
Despite the fact that the peony belongs to the hardy category, some gardeners find that it does not bloom as profusely as it could.
You just need to give this flower a little more attention so that it will delight you with luxurious flowers.
The peony begins to bloom in June and continues to bloom for 2-3 weeks until all the buds open.
During flowering, it is highly recommended to trim the peony foliage after flowering, as the leaves are the main source of nutrition for the bush.
A pruned bush will not die, but it will not bloom as profusely as other gardeners.
But after flowering has finished, you can start cutting off all the faded stems - you only need to get rid of the upper part with the formed seed pods.
All fallen petals must be removed from the ground, as they may cause infection.
It would not be a bad idea to add some fertilizer – complex mineral fertilizers, superphosphate or potassium nitrate, 25 g under each bush.
