These three hybrids are the best bloomers. Strong stems are a must. I missed staking the stems before a storm, so some ended up soaked on the ground. I will put circles in place earlier next spring to prevent this.
Karl Rosenfield has dozens of blooms on each plant. There are also multiple blooms per stem.
Sarah Bernhardt is slow to open. But the buds are gorgeous.
Duchess de Nemour has slightly asymmetrical blooms.
This last hot pink p double is from my great grandma Pearson’s farm in Ohio. It now belongs to four generations of my family.
I put some beside my mama’s pink urn at her memorial service this weekend. It felt right to have those flowers with Mama for her service.
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Beautiful peonies, Flow. Your mother’s flowers and urn was a touching tribute. 🙏🏼
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She would have loved every bit of her service. Thanks Eliza
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How lovely to have such a sentimental flower at your sweet mother’s service.
Prayers as you and your family grieve this loss.
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It felt right to have those beside her.
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A fitting memorial tribute. Beautiful in every way. So very special.
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Thanks Cindie. We felt loved
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Beautiful peonies.
As you wrote, a strong stem is important, otherwise they fall down when in full bloom. This is especially important here at the sea as it’s windy all the time.
We love peonies and just published a post about peonies, too.
We wish you a happy week
The Fab Four of Cley
🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂
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