"It always seemed to me that the herbaceous peony is the very epitome of June. Larger than any rose, it has something of the cabbage rose's voluminous quality; and when it finally drops from the vase, it sheds its petticoats with a bump on the table, all in an intact heap, much as a rose will suddenly fall, making us look up from our book or conversation, to notice for one moment the death of what had still appeared to be a living beauty."
~ Vita Sackville-West
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Comments
So very pretty and delicate
Eileen
The month of June in MI & WI is the best, isn't it?
Enjoy.
donna
can't get enough of these gorgeous flowers!!
Marnie
Jen
Kiki~
PS; thank you for the super thoughtful words..they always mean alot to me!
Kiki~
"bump" as the petals fell!
I too have frills posted!
Let's enjoy them while they are here!
Thank you, Clare. Though short lived, peonies are stunning. Beloved and fragile, they seem to attract heavy downpours :(
Mine are looking pretty pitiful today too, Monica :( What is it about blooming peonies and rain!
Thanks, dear Kala. I do so wish they stayed around longer :(
Welcome Nazzareno! Thank you for visiting and sharing your kind comment.
Right on about the great minds, Rick, and your peonies are stunning!
Thanks dear Liz! Just returned from across the sea ... your whole garden looks totally 'fabby'!
Love your take, Krista! Thank you ... you always make me smile :)
Mine are on their way out too, Eileen, especially after today's heavy rain. I was thrilled to see these after being away for 5 days. Sadly, Scarlet O'Hara is no longer with us :(
Welcome, Chasity, and thank you! Peonies are definitely a delight to photograph.
After May, June is my favorite month, Donna! Spring smells linger ... yes, we are both blessed to have the best of the best!
Thanks, sweet Jen. So enjoyed your hosta/glasses post :)
Thanks, Marnie, and totally agree about the length of blooming time. I do so wish they would stay around longer ... they would never wear out their welcome.
Always a delight to hear from you, dear Kiki. Thank you for the kind thoughts.
Interesting perspective, Sweet Bay ... I like it!
Thank you, dear Rose. Catching up after the long away weekend, sure enjoyed your post (sigh). Curious about the book ... sounds good ... what's the name?
Thanks Jan. Happy you could stay awhile. I too have been lax about visiting all my favorites. When away, it's stressful using another computer ... plus our 14 nose count at the lake over the weekend consumed a bit of my time :)
Thanks, dear Anna! Just returned from viewing your stunning peonies, the most 'frillalicious' I have ever seen! We are both blessed :)
Happy Spring
Thanks Rosey ... the recent rain really pelted them! Happy early anniversary (mine is today)!
Stopped over to wish you a very happy anniversary (loved that photo you shared on FB.) My peonies have a month to go before the show. Yours are quite lovely. :)
Nice to find your blog!
Our 'Bowl of Beauty' is just beginning to bloom; one of the regular peonies with its huge blossoms are on the ground because of the volume of rain we have had; a few more are about to bloom just as the rains are supposed to subside (fingers crossed).
Have a wonderful Joey.
Happy June!
I love, love, love peonies!!! I think they're my favorites,or until the next little beauty blooms;).
Do you cut them back after blooming? I never have, but they do crowd others out, like my lilies coming along.
Happy Anniversary,
Ann