How to prune peony

When is the right time to prune peonies?

Pruning time: Peonies are suitable for proper pruning around the spring equinox, which is late March, when the flower buds grow to 3 to 5 cm.

How to take cuttings: Cut the cuttings, separate them from the mother plant, insert them into the soil or other substrates, place them in a well-ventilated and sunny place, and then water them appropriately to encourage them to take root quickly.

How to prune peony branches and leaves

Pruning method: First, after the peony blooms, some of the old leaves around it need to be pruned, and some dead branches also need to be pruned. These branches basically will not branch again. You can also pruned all the surrounding branches and leaves, leaving the flower buds, and then cut off some leaves under the center of the peony.

Process steps: The first pruning of peonies is between March and May. At this time, you need to prune the dense branches and retain the thick branches.

The second pruning of peony is after the flowers of the plant have faded. At this time, the remaining flowers need to be cut off in time to reduce the consumption of nutrients and water of the plant and help it grow quickly.

The third pruning of peony is in October. At this time, the dead branches need to be cut off. In addition, attention should be paid to ensuring the smoothness of the wound to promote rapid healing of the wound.

Peony Pruning Tips

Peony pruning tips : In early spring, check the small buds on the branches of peonies, keep only 2 to 3 buds at the top, and remove the rest. After it blooms, all petals and dead leaves should be removed. When winter is approaching, cut off all overlapping branches, crossed branches, and diseased and insect-infested branches on the plant.

Things to note when pruning peonies

When pruning peonies, pay attention to the wound being neat, round and flat. Do not cut it into a horseshoe shape. Ensure that the side branches and main branches are not cracked. Neat wounds can reduce water evaporation and promote rapid healing of wounds without damaging the tree. Leaves should be removed from bottom to top to avoid damaging the buds.