It has been fun joining Cathy of Words and Herbs this week in posting a week of flowers. The concept is to share one or more photos a day of our flowers and gardens to spread a little joy.
For Day Four I am remembering the lift brought by peonies for three weeks beginning the last week of April through midMay.
Paeonia ‘Festiva Maxima’
Paeonia ‘Festiva Maxima’
Paeonia lactiflora ‘Coral Charm’ (Coral Charm Peony)
Paeonia lactiflora ‘Coral Charm’ (Coral Charm Peony)
Paeonia lactiflora ‘Sarah Bernhardt’
Paeonia ‘Pink Parfait’ (Peony)
Paeonia ‘Madame Emile Debatene’
Paeonia ‘Madame Emile Debatene’
For more smiles and flowers visit Cathy to see what blooms she and other gardeners chose today.
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They are all lovely Susie. Peony time is always magical and the scent of peonies filling the air is just heavenly. Nice to be reminded of that. I especially like Coral Charm and would like to grow that one some day. I brought my Sarah Bernhardt over from the old garden this autumn. 😃
Glad you “packed” your Sarah Bernhardt for the move. Mine is self-identified–I think that’s what it is. It was a passalong from a friend who wasn’t sure of the name. I ordered another Coral Charm last spring and the rabbits got it. They have expensive taste. Unlike my other peonies Coral Charm has a strange fragrance, not particularly pleasant.
Oh, interesting and I will bear that in mind. There are so many lovely varieties to choose from. I have some new ones planted in my newest flower bed but doubt if they will flower next year. I am planning ahead a bit for the next area to be ‘cultivated’!
Dreamy ! I love peonies but don’t actually have any in this garden. Coral charm is my favourite I think
Coral Charm is usually the first to bloom and is often finished before the others open. This year winter was mild and spring came very early. Festiva Maxima beat Coral Charm in opening but didn’t last long.
Which is your favourite? They are all gorgeous and so voluptuous
I’d probably have to go with Coral Charm, but when Festiva Maxima comes into full bloom it is hard to resist.
Scrumptious! Adore them all, but especially ‘Festiva Maxima’.
Just looked at them all again – can’t choose now!
Ha! Luckily we can love all our flowers and not have to decide! Two years ago Festiva Maxima was exceptional, but last year it didn’t bloom as long. I think it needed more cooling and winter was very mild. Looking forward to it this spring.
It’s a glorious peony!
Definitely swoon-worthy and uplifting, Susie… I LOVE these!
Glad they are having the desired effect Eliza!
Awesome!! Thanks
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Thanks Jane. The Sarah Bernhardt is the one you gave me!
I love raindrops on beautiful flowers! You pictures are wonderful!
Thanks. I agree that water drops make the flowers interesting!
A lovely selection which reminds me that I should really plant more as they’re such thankful, easy plants. Coral Charme is very pretty with its single flowers, I wonder if it attracts bees? By the way I’ve also spotted the first hellebore flowers, how crazy is that.
I don’t remember seeing bees on Coral Charm peony actually. Hmm…
Lucky you getting hellebores in flower already. That’s great.
All gorgeous, Susie. I’m envious all over again.
Thanks Kris. Wish we could do an instant plant swap when your lisianthus is flowering, or any number of other beauties in your garden.
Yum, I agree with Kris. and whoever said they were dreamy.
Thanks Amelia. Peonies do seem sort of over the top frilly and dreamy.
Your peonies are wonderful, Susie. One can never have too many! It looks like you have a great selection that hopefully sees you through a nice long month of blooms?
Thanks March, yes they last almost a month when the weather cooperates.
There is no disputing the lift these wonderful peonies give us! What a great collection.
Those are beautiful peonies. Now I can’t wait until spring!
Yes, I’m thinking about Spring also Beth. For now, Happy Thanksgiving!