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LADY IN RED ~ 'SCARLETT O'HARA

"Spring unlocks the flowers
to paint the laughing soil."
~ Paeonia 'Scarlett O'Hara'

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Anonymous said…
O my Goodness, what a BEAUTIFUL site!!!!! I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!

I love to garden, cook and "Up North", and this is the best of all.

Thank you.
Rose said…
I don't have any peonies, but if I decide to plant some this variety would be my first choice. With a name like Scarlett O'Hara, you couldn't go wrong!
Catching up on reading blogs today, your last of May post is exquisite--all the beautiful flowers and foliage in your garden!
Anonymous said…
When you first open this post and see it against the black background--it is just stunning. Just like Scarlet---bold and brazen.
joey said…
Welcome Ann! Indeed you have discovered my passions. Is there any lovelier spot than UP NORTH?

Isn't 'Scarlett' lovely, Rose? A must for a peony. I hear you since my life has been hectic caring for my ailing sister. Barely able to post, I have not been able to visit but, trust me, I so enjoy visiting you.

Hi Nancy! Thank you ... delightful to hear from you. My posts aren't showing on Blotanical and don't have time to figure out what to do.

'Bold and brazen' is what Scarlett is all about, Anna. And then the rain hit! Much needed but sad to see her lovely face waning ... other peony faces are in the wings but rain is in the forecast. So goes the life of a gardener!

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