Pruning guide
How to prune chinese peony 'sarah bernhardt'
Best time
After flowering or in early spring
How often
As needed through the season
Technique
Deadhead spent blooms; cut back leggy stems to a healthy bud or node.
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Pruning chinese peony 'sarah bernhardt' — FAQ
When should I prune chinese peony 'sarah bernhardt'?
After flowering or in early spring. Deadhead spent blooms; cut back leggy stems to a healthy bud or node.
How often does chinese peony 'sarah bernhardt' need pruning?
As needed through the season. Prune chinese peony 'sarah bernhardt' mainly to shape it and encourage more blooms. Deadhead spent flowers through the season, and carry out any harder structural pruning at the plant's dormant or post-flowering window to avoid cutting off the next round of buds.
How do you prune chinese peony 'sarah bernhardt'?
Deadhead spent blooms; cut back leggy stems to a healthy bud or node.