By Pdb
Lancashire,
United Kingdom 
I’ve been cutting my peonies back today and noticed I have some fresh shoots growing already. Should I leave them showing or cover them with a little soil to protect from the cold winter.
Thanks
10 Nov, 2020
Answers
Many thanks for your prompt reply. I shall leave well alone then.
10 Nov, 2020
Yes mine are about 1" clear of the soil. I always leave them alone to get frosted.
10 Nov, 2020
Agree with the consensus. As long as it's green, it's still photosynthesizing which means more and bigger flowers in the spring.
12 Nov, 2020
Leave them alone. They need cold ripening to make them flower.
10 Nov, 2020