It looks a bit windswept! Im hoping mine still has its buds on after this storm passes! I think the answer is..if you want seed leave on, and if you want tidy, remove the flowering stem. I always do the latter as I want the energy to go into the roots, not the seed pods. But the seed pods are very attractive.

You will have had it for a few years. You can either dead head it or leave it. The plant may develop seed pods and when they split open they are a stunning pink with black seeds. I tend to leave mine alone.

See two different views saying the same thing :o)

Exactly! :)

This may sound like a silly question, but I'm not familiar with peonies. Will the seeds produce more peony plants?

Yes, but the birds will probably take them elsewhere! Which is probably how you got this one.

If that is a fully double flower then it will not produce seeds.

Thanks OB...I did not know that. :)

It does depend. Some of the double ones have exchanged the anthers etc. for petals which is why they are sterile. You only get seeds if the sexual parts are still present.

Many thank for your answers folks, much obliged. Please see my next questio. I think it will tease some of you experts.