Although the peonies are soon to be on their way out, I saw some today that were still pretty spectacular. I had a photo shoot in Shoreham and when I was driving back to work, I decided to pay a visit to my favorite flower farm, Golden Russet Farm, also in Shoreham. I bought a few things and as I was leaving, spotted all of these along the driveway.
It had rained this morning which caused all the heads to droop, but the sun had come out before I saw these and they were starting to dry out. The white peonies are the most scented and since there was a bit of a breeze, it filled the air. I love the single petaled ones with the big yellow center. These add wonderful scent and color to a garden. Why don't I have any? I brought one with me when we moved into this house 11 years ago, but it didn't make it. I'm putting these on my "must have" list knowing they'll go on sale when the blooms are gone. But they'll be back next year!
I love peonies too. I have one in NC and it was beautiful when it bloomed. Wonder if they grow in Mn. Hope I have a yard with good sun.
Posted by: terry thoresen | June 14, 2009 at 08:45 PM