All of these photos were taken yesterday. This last photo is of the first peony to open. Oh heaven. I took a big old sniff of that wonderful scent. The peony above it is just about to open. They are about a week early this year. The yellow rose opened yesterday, along with some red ones. And the poppy…sigh…the poppy. I call it The Peeking Poppy because it hasn’t yet fully opened. Perhaps it’s shy? That shot of orangey color among the other plants is glorious.
And I had to show you the pod. It had just started to fall away from the flower, so I scooped it up.
Ain’t nature grand?
Yes, nature is grand! Love the color of your peony. Next year I may try poppies. They truly are gorgeous flowers. I’ll have to google them to see how long they last. The peonies have a heavenly scent one of my bushes began blooming last week. Your gardens are lovely.
Oh, enjoy the aroma of your peonies! I am missing mine since they are all done.
This is always such a glorious time in the garden … when each morning brings new flowers … like old friends returning for a visit. I think I wait for the peonies with the most anxious anticipation.
Such beautiful pictures. Love all the colors in your gardens. And what’s a peony without an ant, hah
Have a wonderful week-end.
Oh peonies. If only we could grow them here. I have to enjoy them through pictures only. I have never even seen them sold here as cut flowers. Just too far I guess.
Claudia,
Just beautiful photos of gorgeous flowers. Next weekend we shall be in Maine and I hope there is a lilac or two left for me to smell. Our peonies will be coming shortly and in Bridgton the whole town has planted them up and down the streets – just heavenly.
Have a good weekend.
Carol
Indeed it is. We have a postage stamp yard – and no cutting flowers but the roses – so I’m enjoying your garden.
It never gets old, does it?! So beautiful!
Hugs,
Jill
What beautiful colors you have in your garden, Claudia! That poppy is so dear, the way it has its head bowed. I think you’re right… she’s a shy one! And what lovely peonies. I wish I could make mine bloom but I just haven’t had any luck. I hope you enjoy your garden today. Take care.
I am green with envy Claudia ( green thumb envy). Your area is so far ahead than us. In Ontario nothing is really blooming yet. It is close but my Peonies are just buds right now. Everything looks gorgeous.
Claudia, I so enjoyed reading your recent gardening posts. You gardens are looking like impressionist paintings.
I just remarked to my husband the other night that I love the way our yard looks after years of constantly adding and layering in new plantings.
Peonies are gorgeous~!
So pretty Claudia! In the first shot the flower looks almost as if it is made of paper and is being unfolded. Ann
My Poppys are on tomorrows post..Never thought of doing all the stages..Mine are red and yesterdays rains have done them in, I’m afraid…
My Poppys are on tomorrows post..Never thought of doing all the stages..Mine are red and yesterdays rains have done them in, I’m afraid…
I must say Im coveting your Poppies! :) Just Gorgeous photos! Love your blooms! Please stop by and see whats blooming in my neck of the woods.Deidre~ http://simplysimplisticated4.blogspot.com
Peonys are so pretty. They can’t take rain or wind, as you well know, but don’t they make a wonderful cut flower for the table. You are doing well with your flowers Claudia. Hope all is well . Smiles, xo, Susie
Beautiful flowers Claudia. Love the poppies and lavender together. Pretty!
I am so glad that you are home to enjoy some of the beauty of your gardens. I HAVE to get some poppies! xo Diana
It is so totally grand! Love the peonies … I need to plant some!
Dear Claudia,
I will take 1/2 dozen of the peonies. Those can be shipped to my home address. Thank you.
Glorious photos of your beautiful flowers dear. Safe weekend and enjoy those blossoms.
Your flowers are just fantastic! I’m so sad as my peonies are all finished and just about off the bushes..they should just be blooming, but were a good month early because of the odd warm weather this year.
Am so glad you are home to enjoy them…
Mare
Beautiful flowers for a beautiful lady! So glad you are getting blooms now – must be warming up which is good news.
Hugs – Mary