Friday, 22 May 2015

Have a pe ...

… ony.

The peony is at its best this year with heavy, blowsy flowers of a deep magenta. They will eventually become too heavy to hold themselves up and then the only course of action is to cut them off ...


… and bring them into the house.


I shall marvel at their beauty both outdoors an in.

xx

7 comments:

  1. I have plastic covered green stays to hold my flowers up, but my plant has only produced 5 flowers this year. your plant looks lovely.

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  2. We are all a bit peony possessed in blog land right now!! I have a peony just like yours - photos are on the blog x

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  3. gorgeous colours, the peonies will be out at our old house now (SIGH) Have a good weekend.

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  4. Our peonies are smothered in buds this year. Mindst you everything so far has been glorious. Cherry blossom and coming out clematis best I've seen.

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  5. What beauties x

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  6. Mine are only babies so it will be next year before I have flowers, I have planted mine near the roses so hope for good displays in the future.

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  7. I can't grow peonies in my garden so I shall just enjoy yours.
    Anne xx

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