To my great delight, peonies made their annual debut at the Greenmarket this past weekend.
(first of season peonies at James Durr)
And I was not the only one excited by the event.
(epic line at James Durr)
I brought the tight little buds home, cradling them tenderly during the trip, and carefully arranged them in my most minimalist vase. Although they reminded me a bit of Audrey II from Little Shop of Horrors, I could not help but be thrilled for the burst of color I knew would be forthcoming.
Bit by bit,
blossoms sprang forth. Massive in diameter, the papery and delicate peonies made me smile each time I walked by.
Here's to a spring and summer home filled with these gorgeous blooms!
They're one of my very favourites too - there's a large peony bush outside my front door and I stand by it willing it on.
ReplyDeletePeonies are the best. Mine have barely broken ground thus far.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous blooms, but yes, I'd watch my back 'round that one hungry-looking bud! (I'd never seen them that way before -- you made me laugh in recognition!)
ReplyDeleteMy favorite flowers on earth, no sight of them in London yes, sadly...
ReplyDeleteLove the time elapsed blossom!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! Mine are getting close...and I will ready with my clippers!!!
ReplyDeleteAh, I do love peonies. They are so unapologetically pretty, aren't they?
ReplyDeleteAnd that certainly is a long line.
They are gorgeous indeed and I'm pleased to report that in a small garden in Brittany there is a peony shrub with two flowers and three more buds.
ReplyDeleteOK obviously I need to buy a peony plant...you all are making me so jealous hearing about yours!
ReplyDeleteWhat stunning burst of colour & beauty your peonies have treated us all too Laura!
ReplyDeleteMillie ^_^
I love peonies ... always remember my visit to Luoyang, in China, famous for its peonies ... they had blossomed and it was heavenly!
ReplyDeleteoh, do i love peonies! but that one opened
ReplyDeleteup to look like a hibiscus. so many unique
varieties.
have a lovely day.