I cut my peonies down to a few inches for winter did I do it too soon..its nice out still?

You did just right. It is time to cut them down and a few inches is fine. Don't leave the cut down leaves on the peonies. It causes them to get a disease. When it gets colder cover them with some mulch - whatever you generally use for your garden.

I cut my peonies down to a few inches for winter did I do it too soon..its nice out still?
no it's ok. My mom cuts them down with lawnmower after the last bloom they come back everyyear.
Reply:As long as they had most of the summer with foliage, they'll be fine. They need that summertime to store food for the winter, and help them start well next spring.
Reply:u should be o k
Reply:It is a little early. I usually don't cut anything back until first freeze, but I'm sure it won't hurt them since they die back to the ground anyhow. You might see a sprout before freeze, but if you do don't worry because you will still get a return in Spring. Also, this is the time of year to plant new Peonies so there really isn't anything to worry about.


Good Luck