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Monday, June 13, 2011

Peony love...


Hi  everyone!
Just wanted to share my beautiful white peonies with you!




Aren't they lovely?
What could be better than a bouquet of beautiful scented peonies...other than hydrangeas, cabbage roses, tulips in the spring, lol.


They look great in any container but especially nice in a large vintage ironstone pitcher.


These are one of the first perennials I ever planted.
I had them for about ten years in our old house and when we moved to our current home five years ago, I dug this little lady up and brought her with me.
It took a couple of years for her to get used to her new home but she turned out spectacular this year.

The scent is simply amazing and it brings back so many memories of early summers when my kids were young.

I usually get a couple of bouquets out of her every year. 


I try to leave some blooms left on the plant so the neighbors can enjoy them too.
I also heard that you shouldn't cut all the blooms off, not sure on the rationale behind that though.


Thanks for stopping by and letting me share my peonies with you!
Hope you all have a blessed week!
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25 comments:

  1. raggygirlvintageJune 13, 2011 at 1:07 AM

    So pretty, they are my absolute fav. I have a pink bush and this year was given a white bush for mother's day, it has one solitary bud on it! I was told they don't flower the first year after they are planted, but that wasn't true, and I usually end up cutting all my blooms to enjoy in the house, and it still comes back every year. So far mine haven't been too temperamental, can't wait for them to bloom!!
    Tracey

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  2. Joy@aVintageGreenJune 13, 2011 at 2:05 AM

    Love love love peonies. My first white and pink opened one blossom each yesterday so I took pictures right away. I've got 4 plants - one white, two medium pink and one dark pink and I am totally in love with all of them. In a few days I can bring a few blossoms into the house. Thanks for sharing such great pictures.
    - Joy

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  3. Red Door HomeJune 13, 2011 at 6:20 AM

    My favorite flowers along with hydragneas!

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  4. Blondie's JournalJune 13, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    Beautiful!! I have been spotting them everywhere. They make such pretty cut flowers. I love your ironstone pitcher, too!

    Have a great week, Kim!

    XO,
    Jane

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  5. UnknownJune 13, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    Just beautiful Kim... my white ones are still to young so maybe next year I will have flowers, the pink one did great this year.. Love how you put them in the pitcher have a good week

    Pattie

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  6. michelleJune 13, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    They are so beautiful Kim and I love your beachy vignette!

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  7. UnknownJune 13, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    i juts LOVE peonies (almost as much as roses). your white ones are gorgeous and the way you display them.... even more so!

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  8. HeatherJune 13, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    I must say, I am quite envious since I can't grow peonies here in Southern California! If I could, I would definitely grow white ones like yours...they are absolutely beautiful.

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  9. Craftberry BushJune 13, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    I must admit i'm feeling a little jealous...they are sooo pretty........have a great week!.......xo

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  10. Sandi~A Cottage MuseJune 13, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    Thank you for sharing...have a wonderful week!

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  11. KellyJune 13, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    Aren't they just the most dreamy flower ever??



    Kelly

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  12. White Ironstone CottageJune 13, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    gorgeous flowers and pictures too
    xxoo
    Pam

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  13. Ali RichardsonJune 13, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    Pitter patter goes my heart. Those are BEAUTIFUL! They are by far my favorite flower. Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing them with this brown thumb :)

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  14. Free Art PrintablesJune 13, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    I love when the peonies when they finally come in bloom!!

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  15. Pam@OurAdventuresInHomeImprovementJune 14, 2011 at 1:11 AM

    I love peonies too! Yours are beautiful! Mine are just about to explode and I am so excited. When my Mom died, I planted peonies (her favorite!) in my yard. Unfortunately, when we moved two years ago, we had to stay in a hotel for a few weeks before getting in our new house, so I wasn't able to take them with me. I planted several in this yard and think of my Mom every time I see them. :)

    Thanks for sharing.

    Pam

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  16. lisaroyJune 14, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    They're so beautiful! White ones are my favourite :)

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  17. Jen @ BungalovJune 14, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    I too LOVE peonies. I have three I bought a week ago and super excited to plant them. I cannot wait. Yours are so beautiful. I hope mine look just as nice. :)

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  18. AnonymousJune 15, 2011 at 12:47 AM

    LOVE these flowers!!! They are just gorgeous!
    Can't comment as me :(
    XO
    Kristin
    my uncommon slice of suburbia

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  19. TriciaJune 15, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    Oh those are pretty. I have a love affair with peonies too :)

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  20. A New England LifeJune 15, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    Love these photos and the white peonies, one of my favorite flowers! If only the scent could be bottled. There's nothing like it.

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  21. KayeJune 16, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    You always have the best pictures! Love them! I have lots of peonies in my yard; I should follow your lead and take pictures of them. They do smell wonderful!

    TFS!

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  22. TaraJune 19, 2011 at 3:06 AM

    Thank you for sharing,they are gorgeous..xx

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  23. Something Nice and PrettyJune 20, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Just beautiful! I'll be getting one for next year that's for sure!

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  24. AnonymousJune 24, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    peonies are one of my faves. they are absolutely gorgeous! it's too bad they don't last long.

    x
    j

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  25. UnknownJuly 2, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    You show us precious things in the blog. It is a precious blog.
    The peonies and roses are my favorite flowers.
    i´m a new follower.
    Besos.
    Victoria.
    <3

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Thank you all so much for taking the time to leave a comment! Ilove reading each and every one.
Kim