The Burden of Beauty

I love my single Peonies.

I love their floppy petals and their dusty yellow centers.

But I adore the doubles.

Beauty can be a burden.

These blooms need staking.

They must be shaken lightly after rain to prevent broken stems.

I marvel at the loveliness of all those clustered petals.

Oh, the burden of beauty!

Poor peonies.

Flower

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derrickjknight says:

May 6, 2019 at 9:08 am

We were only talking about these yesterday. Ours are not quite out yet. Well photographed as ever

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1. Flower Roberts says:
  
  May 6, 2019 at 11:02 am
  
  Thanks Knight.
  
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Ann Mackay says:

May 6, 2019 at 9:32 am

They are absolutely beautiful! Makes me think I should make space for some more in my garden! (I do have a couple – it will be a while before they’re out yet.)

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Christina says:

May 6, 2019 at 11:43 am

Gorgeous. I hope I haven’t missed the peony farm here this year.

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1. Flower Roberts says:
  
  May 6, 2019 at 12:15 pm
  
  I bet that is heavenly.
  
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