What to do with peony blossoms when they start to fall apart?

[Anonymous]

Is it best to clip them off or just leave them on the plant?
The most recent rainstorm really battered our beautiful peony bushes and I'm not sure the best thing to do.

[Anonymous]

You can remove them. One they get waterlogged and fall down the flowers will never regain their glory.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You can remove them. One they get waterlogged and fall down the flowers will never regain their glory.

Ok, thanks I will. Should I remove them right below the flower, or further down the stalk? Or does it not matter?
Thanks for you patience with an obvious novice at gardening!

[Anonymous]

You can cut down to just above the top leaf. Might be a good idea anyway with the heavy rain we're supposed to get tonight.