Rude? My yard man cut my tree peonies back to the stem. How badly will that retard their growth?

Question

They were only three years old,some bloomed this year. I take it they won't bloom next year.

Answer 1

this site....

http://gardenbed.com/source/46/4520_cul.asp

says....

" Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer or rabbits[233]. A very greedy plant inhibiting the growth of nearby plants, especially legumes[54]. The plant does not really need much pruning apart from removing dead or diseased stems. It is, however, very tolerant of pruning and can be cut right back to ground level if it requires rejuvenation[200]. Strongly resents root disturbance, taking some time to recover after being divided[1]. Peony species are usually self-fertile, though they will also hybridise with other species if these flower nearby at the same time[250]. Plants take 4 - 5 years to flower from seed[200]. They generally breed true from seed[1]. Cultivated in China as a medicinal plant[214]."

"very tolerant'' of heavy pruning?.....

and this, from a seller on EBAY.....
http://cgi.ebay.com/Rare-Chinese-Tree-Peony-Twin-Beauty-Hua-Er-Qiao_W0QQitemZ330186463155QQihZ014QQcategoryZ94946QQcmdZViewItem

" If plants become leggy, a moderate pruning in early fall can be done to shape plant and encourage additional growth on the lower part of the plant."

'scuse me... gotta go make a BID!!!!

Answer 2

Ongoing Care of Peony Plants

Use garden fertilisers such as blood and bone, potato fertiliser or nitrophoska blue
Manure can be used if well rotted; do not put over the crown of the plant
Autumn is a good time to apply fertiliser, spring can also be used

Cut off at ground level in autumn and burn tops

Keep weed free to reduce competition and allow good air movement for healthy plants
Some taller plants with double flowers may need support – use wire hoops. Put in the ground after the buds come through. The shoots will grow through them and are virtually invisible once the leaves spread out
The peony will grow better with regular watering especially up until flowering

Answer 3

It is customary to cut them back (herbacous peonies) after foliage is dead or faded in the autumn, to about 2-3 inches high. It should come back okay in the springtime. Tree peonies sould NEVER be cut back. They will not survive it.

You may need to ask him to replace them for you. I am sorry that this happened, but if he ruined your plant, you could ask him to get your another one by all rights.

Answer 4

it relatively is not unlawful to cut back. yet have been will it land? it relatively is prohibited to take down ability strains,drop it on your roof, or out interior the line form of. without putting out cones and having permission to close the line for a jiffy. except this tree is on public components? basically in front of your backyard. interior the easement? then you certainly elect ask them first. generally in the experience that your paying or doing it they say particular. that would desire to in basic terms be a pair of 40 foot tree. Drop the limbs first reducing them back. Then the trunk. or basically cut back of the limbs that are the subject there.