Last year I had pruned my peonies so that a few stems would have smaller blooms and some stems would have larger blooms. This year I was so busy that I didn't get around to it so they're all large blooms! I feel like my peonies won't bloom for as long this year, I think the heat started too quickly and it's been staying consistently above 80 degrees, even before June started.
Once my peonies are finished blooming, I will trim them down so they stems are about 18 inches tall and they look like pretty green bushes or shrubs. It's an easy way to clean up the garden before fall and to keep your peonies all neat and tidy. I also am able to weed the stems a little easier without the huge blooms in the way.
My goal is to get at least two more peonies for my boulevard. The dogs and pet owners seem to steer the animals clear of peeing on the peonies so I'm hopeful that continues! Each year I am determined to find a fern leaf peony and I can never find one until later in the year when they're a little more stressed to be planted. I think this year, if I find one, I'll just buy it! They're so pretty!
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