trimming peonies

Question

Can trimming peonies in late May kill them? I wanted to cut some of them back because they were getting to thick in my flower garden. I have other shrubs and plants in the the garden also.

Answer 1

Pruning should take place after your plants have finished flowering.

Here are some articles that will help you.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/peony/peony-pruning.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/peony/dividing-peony-plants.htm