How do peonies survive the winter outdoors in the north? Do peonies shed their leaves in winter?

1. How to spend the winter outdoors in the north

1. Cultivate the soil to prevent cold: The temperature in the northern region is relatively low, so regardless of the size of the plant, you must cultivate the soil. Normally, the height of the soil is about 15 to 20 cm. This height can be determined according to the coldness of the area. If the temperature is too low, you should cultivate more, and make sure to do it before the temperature freezes.

2. Wrap the branches: For some smaller plants, the branches should be wrapped to prevent them from freezing. First, gather and tie them up, then wrap them tightly with straw felt or some weeds. Wrap the outermost layer with a plastic bag and compact it with soil to better prevent wind.

3. Greenhouse: If there are many peony seedlings or the plants are large, it will be troublesome to operate. You can build a simple greenhouse to protect against the cold. The specific size depends on the number of seedlings and the size of the plants. Once it's built, just put it all in.

2. Do leaves fall in winter?

Peony is a deciduous shrub that sheds its leaves in winter, stops growing and goes dormant. It only hibernates in winter and accumulates more nutrients so that it can bloom in the spring of the following year. Therefore, the temperature must be controlled during winter management, neither too high nor too low. If it is too high, it will germinate prematurely and consume nutrients. If it is too low, it will be frostbitten and it will not be good for flowering next year.