#peonybliss

Sometimes a flower simply speaks for itself. Peony. At the Flower Show in my Mind, the peony unfurls her petals, curtsies, and boldly declares, "It's showtime" What a way to start the day. Did your peony blossoms grace the ground after the rain? Consider creative ways of staking them or growing a sturdy plant - like miniature boxwoods or Germander - so next year the blooms have something to lean on. Statement plantsxlije the peony make great accents in The Urban Garden...right @wdcgardener ? When you think about it, it has to be tiring knowing you have to stand tall, so all can appreciate your beauty. Do you love peonies as much as I do? #allthingsbeautiful #allaboutthegardenlife #allaboutthatgardenfeeling #alwaysthinkingaboutthegarden #peonybliss #springinspiration #springbloomers #seasonalbliss #peonylover (at Washington D.C.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdqWOjyOg2o/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

The peony bud is one of my favorite things to watch evolve in springtime. It is a well sought after bloom we know and love. The simple care of not planting too deeply, cleaning up the previous years foliage, and good air circulation, makes the peony a plant to have in the perennial border. There is a catch. You have to make time to embrace the bloom. On average. The blooms will onlyvlast a few days. I noticed over the past few years that a part shade area allows these beauties to have a longer bloom time in the garden. Do you have a favorite plant in the garden that makes you pause and appreciate the bloom time ? I have enough peonies to view in the garden, cut for the vase, and dream about over the winter. Today, I am waiting, anticipating the bodacious blooms of my favorite flower. #peonybliss #springinspiration #seasonalbliss #cutflower #allaboutthegarden #allaboutthatgardenfeeling #allthingsbeautiful (at Prince George's County, Maryland) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdFEl8oulss/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

As I held this peony in my hand , I thought about how it was glowing. Like an ember surrounded by the richest, warmest color ever. How perfect for it to bloom, signaling a warm day ahead. What sizzling bloom welcomed your morning? #allthingsbeautiful #allaboutthegardenlife #springinspiration #peonybliss #morninginmygarden (at Prince George's County, Maryland) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPDh3TiHanh/?utm_medium=tumblr