The first Peony this year opened two days ago…
… as usual a little earlier than the others.
To make up for its lack of fragrance it has a wonderful double flower.
It is also slightly shorter than my other peonies, which means it stands up to wet and windy weather much better.
By the way, the common name for peonies in German (Pfingstrose) translates as Whitsun rose, as they usually flower at Whitsun. I have never heard a common name for them in the English language… Have you?
OK First let me say I am envious, my peonies are still in tight bud stage. Next I am not copying, I just forgot to post my tree peonies photos from Winterthur, I can’t keep a thought in my head sometimes!
The other peonies will need a good week or two before they open… Look forward to seeing photos of yours Bonnie!
I am envious too! We cannot grow these in the South! They are beautiful!
Is it too dry for them? Or too hot? Yes, they are lovely flowers!
I think it is the combination of heat and humidity-who could blame them 🙂 They say there are some varieties that grow well here, but I have never had any luck with them!
By any other name, this is still a gorgeous, fluffy thing! And the only name I know it by is, “peony.”
“Fluffy” is a good word Robin!
you know what, i learn so much from you…i really appreciate the knowledge that one imparts to other people…if time permits, i will surely scan your blog from its roots 🙂
Thanks Jymiely, that’s really sweet of you. 🙂
Very pretty! I can’t wait for mine to start blooming!
Hope to see some photos then! 🙂
Hello, this is such a gorgeous site – I’m so glad I found you! And, just for fun, I have to bemoan my northern clime that I am delighting in watching my 2 peonies coming up… the first has leaves beginning to open on 6″ sprouted stalks, and the second one is peeking it’s red bumps a couple of inches high. Ah the joys of Zone 3! I shall drool over your flower photography until I can see my own blooms. We do have daffodils, violets and bergenia blooming, thank heavens. Cheers, Gina
Thank you so much Gina! I hope your peonies flourish, and enjoy the anticipation of seeing them bloom! 😀
Hi cathy! 🙂 Nice. I love the color. I have yet to grow any Peonies but I do admire my neighbor’s, I do think yours is better though.
Thanks Strawberryindigo! This one is well-established now, and gets better each year!
Great photos Cathy. The color of your peony is lovely.
Thank you! I love that deep pink too!