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Pruning Perennial Hibiscus and Peonies in Zone 5

Hibiscus syriacus (althea): prune early spring for shape (tree or bush). Peonies: cut herbaceous to ground in late fall. False sunflowers: cut to ground fall or spring. Don't cut tree peonies to ground.

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