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    Peony Time

    Published by Pam Kessler | 181 words. · About 1 minute to read this article. - 20 Comments

    It's time.

    The peonies are here!!!

    White peony flowers setting amongst vintage alarm clocks.

    I know. Crazy, right? After this incredibly stupid winter and totally frustrating spring, the peonies decided to put on a show after all.

    This vibrant pinkish-purple variety is called Victoire de la Marne. The "official" books call it a purple-red variety, but I swear mine are always more of a dark hot pink.

    Victoire de la Marne peony.

    BTW, this photo is straight out of the camera, except for the watermark. If I would have tweaked it at all, the peonies may have blinded you.

    Duchesse de Nemours is a beautiful white one. I can see this in a wedding bouquet. It's very virginal!

    Victoire de la Marne peony.

    And my Sarah Bernhardt would be a delicate light pink, if it was actually blooming on time. This is the only bud that is even remotely close to opening right now.

    Sarah Bernhardt peony.

    Well, I'm off to some garage sales today, field day at my son's school, grocery shopping and buying some more flowers for the garden. And no really huge plans this weekend, just the normal picnic and parade-type stuff.

    What are you up to this weekend?

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    1. [email protected] Sentimental Life

      May 24, 2013 at 7:17 am

      Sarah Bernhardt is my favorite. They smell so good and just look gorgeous in a bouquet!

      Reply
    2. Tricia

      May 24, 2013 at 7:41 am

      I love Sarah Bernhardt. I think that's the variety I have too. I'll have to check mine out today and see how they're coming along. I had a garage sale yesterday...ugh, it was horrible. Hope you have a good weekend!

      Reply
    3. Joanne Noragon

      May 24, 2013 at 8:06 am

      Our peonies haven't quite burst yet. The poppies have, though.

      Reply
    4. ThrifterSisters

      May 24, 2013 at 8:37 am

      I am heading out to buy some beautiful peonies, that's what I'm doing this weekend!

      Erica

      Reply
    5. Shabby chic Sandy

      May 24, 2013 at 9:38 am

      Love your Peonies--my pink ones are just starting to open. But this is Oregon--and of course it is raining cats and dogs!

      Reply
    6. Karen Mary Butterfly

      May 24, 2013 at 9:53 am

      I love them. Gorgeous peonies! I think I need to plant some!! Did you find anything good at the garage sales?
      Karen

      Reply
    7. Pat

      May 24, 2013 at 10:07 am

      Love the big fluffy white ones. Don't you just love the smell of them too? I have pink and red, now I need that white.

      Reply
    8. Into Vintage

      May 24, 2013 at 10:26 am

      Not a peony in sight here so it's so nice to be blinded by yours! I have a long list of yard sales for tomorrow (oddly, very few today) and then a trip into the city to see friends. Have a wonderful long weekend!

      Reply
    9. Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces

      May 24, 2013 at 10:48 am

      Beautiful photos, Pam! Must be just gorgeous in your yard right now! Grandkids are here for the weekend...so LOTS of activity here!

      Reply
    10. TARYTERRE

      May 24, 2013 at 5:53 pm

      LOVE the peonies. Just gorgeous. Have a fun weekend. Nothing planned here. playing it by ear.

      Reply
    11. Vickie @ Ranger 911

      May 24, 2013 at 6:39 pm

      I have got to plant me some peonies! I had them in our previous yard, and after seeing your gorgeous photos, I'm going to buy some this weekend and get them planted! I don't think they bloom for the first couple years, so about 3 years from now I'll take some photos of mine. 🙂

      Have a great weekend!

      Reply
    12. Carlene @ Organized Clutter

      May 24, 2013 at 7:44 pm

      I only have one peony bush, and it always rains the week it blooms so the blossoms hang near the ground! Yours are beautiful. I am planting this weekend and so happy to be outside.

      Reply
    13. Musings from Kim K.

      May 24, 2013 at 9:21 pm

      Bring on the peonies! We're a few weeks out, but I love them so. We transplanted several of them from my late grandparents house to our own. Enjoy your Memorial weekend.

      Reply
    14. Jill

      May 24, 2013 at 10:23 pm

      Very pretty! Our lilacs might actually bloom in the next few days!

      Reply
    15. Vetsy

      May 24, 2013 at 10:54 pm

      I can relate to your love for this dainty ladies. I fell in love with Peonies when I was 5 years old. My grandmother had five peonies shrubs in her backyard. I have always wanted them but never had the opportunity to grow any. I hope to have some next year.

      Reply
    16. Melinda

      May 25, 2013 at 5:49 pm

      Such pretty flowers.

      My biggest plan for the weekend is
      getting over over the laryngitis
      I picked up at the end of my school
      year!

      Enjoy your holiday weekend.

      M 🙂

      Reply
    17. JunkStuffTreasures

      May 25, 2013 at 8:16 pm

      Such a beautiful flower! We have several plants and the smell is heavenly!

      Reply
    18. [email protected]

      May 25, 2013 at 10:19 pm

      I have got to plant some of these! They are so beautiful! Life to the full! Melissa @ DaisyMaeBelle

      Reply
    19. Judy Biggerstaff

      May 27, 2013 at 2:56 pm

      Your peonies are beautiful, our are opening now. I always love to see them open.

      Reply
    20. Debra Oliver

      May 29, 2013 at 10:33 pm

      these are just gorgeous, and yes, I'm so jealous!!!

      Reply

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