How to prune peonies in winter? Will they freeze to death in winter?

1. How to prune in winter

1. Pruning time: Pruning in winter should be done after the leaves fall, not too early. If you prune before the leaves fall, the plant will easily bloom prematurely, so it may not bloom next spring.

2. Pruning principles: The overall pruning should be carried out according to the principle of one foot long and eight inches back. Normally, the third and fourth axillary buds differentiate, and the buds above the fourth will slowly die and should be cut off.

3. Pruning steps: When pruning, first cut off the dead branches, diseased branches, and weak branches. If you are pruning a large seedling, you need to cut off three branches and remove one, that is, when there are three branches together, you need to cut off the middle branch. Of course, you should cut off the ones that are too small. You also need to prune branches that are too long and dense, keep the bent ones, and cut the straight ones, so as to adjust the overall shape. When retaining the bud points, leave them facing outwards so that the new branches have more space to grow and the plant shape will be more beautiful.

2. Will I freeze to death in winter?

It has a certain degree of cold resistance and is not afraid of freezing and will not freeze to death. However, you still need to pay attention to management methods in winter. There is almost no need to worry about it in the southern regions, and it can survive the winter outdoors. The temperature in the north is lower, so it is recommended to take anti-cold measures to avoid frostbite. You can add soil in time, wrap the branches with straw felt, or build a simple greenhouse and put all the plants in it to ensure that they will not be frostbitten.