trimming peonies

Question

i am wondering if i can trim back my peonies when they are about knee-high in order to keep them from growing as tall as they normally do…i have the largest peony cages i could find and they still grow above the highest level and the stems then bend and break…

Answer 1

They height of the plant will, likely, be controlled by its genetics. You can, however, strengthen the stems by applying potassium silicate at 1/4 strength at the beginning of flowering. This will make the plant a little more sturdy while providing some extra help with the blooming process.

Answer 2

thank you so much for your answer...
if i understand correctly, i need to combine potassium silicate with 3 times the same amount of water, then spray my plants when they begin to flower?
michelle