The small green stalks in the lower right hand corner below are called Peonies. I did not know the name of this plant when I cleaned up the front yard mid April. I remembered not caring for it last year, then thinking I would see what I could do with it this year and if I didn't like it I could always take it out.
This photo was taken about 10-12 days ago when this huge flower opened practically overnight. I was telling Linda, my co-worker, about these flowers and wished I knew the name of them. She told me about her peonies and how they were ready to clip and she brought some in the next day...same flower as mine. I am so thrilled. But this thing has grown like crazy the last two months.
This is a couple of weeks ago. I walked out and it just looked so pretty I had to run back in and grab the camera.
This is my favorite close up.
I took these next two photos last weekend. The stalks are tied to the railing, and I remember how out of control it was last year. I am curious if the flowering will be over by the end of the month. Last year I moved in June 21, and perhaps I just missed all the fun of witnessing the spring evolution. I also now know it does need more room than I am willing to give it in the current location next the the stairs and in front of the water access. I will be moving it next year. I am sure it will thrive anywhere in the yard, I have new stalks of peonies growing in the back yard planter bed where I cleaned it out for vegetables. Worst case scenario it dies, I mulch it back into the soil and I plant something new. It's all good, much to my delight.
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