How to prune peony 'sarah bernhardt'

Deadhead immediately after flowering (late spring to early summer); cut back to ground in autumn after foliage dies. Remove spent flower heads by cutting the stem back to the nearest healthy leaf. In autumn, after frost kills the foliage, cut all stems down to 2–3 inches above the soil surface. Do not cut below ground or disturb the eyes (buds) near the crown.

Deadhead once after flowering; cut to ground once in autumn. Peony 'Sarah Bernhardt' needs minimal pruning. Deadhead spent flowers promptly to prevent energy going into seed production. In autumn, once foliage has yellowed and died back completely, cut all stems down to 2–3 inches above ground. Never cut back in spring or summer — the foliage is photosynthesizing and building next year's blooms.

Remove spent flower heads by cutting the stem back to the nearest healthy leaf. In autumn, after frost kills the foliage, cut all stems down to 2–3 inches above the soil surface. Do not cut below ground or disturb the eyes (buds) near the crown.