Can't be sure given the weather patterns, but I think Summer is finally here. The Peonies are beginning to bloom and for me that is a sign that Summer is finally here.
The Peony that you see in the attached photo is Nymphe, a single. I like single Peonies as the flowers are not as heavy as the larger doubles and are more likely to stay upright after a rain. The Nymphe was planted three years ago and this is the first year for a really spectacular show. Nymphe is described as a pink Peony, although I think it more rose than pink, that will grow to a height of 30 to 34 inches in full sun and well drained soil. With all of the rain that we have had this Spring, it has reached it's full height.
The nice thing about Peonies is that after the flowers are gone, you still have this nice clump of darker green foliage that is attractive throughout the summer. We have three other varieties that are yet to bloom and a fringe leafed Peony that is a harbinger of Spring.
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