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Wednesday, June 3, 2015

My FIRST Peonies!!!

I have never had peonies before. Yes, that's right. I did have a few peony bushes at the old house but since we were in the woods they never bloomed and finally died out. BUT, now I DO have peonies and am so excited to share them with you!!! Someone described these beautiful blooms as the jewels of the garden. I have to agree!!!
 I cut them and placed them in one of my blue and white jars.
 So delicate.


 What a joy to see them first thing in the morning.

 Here they are outside on the bush.
 I plan to add several MORE bushes.
 As you may know the blooms are very top heavy so we support them with these rings.

 At night.


 
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22 comments:

  1. Barbara F.June 3, 2015 at 9:13 AM

    They bloomed beautifully. The perfect color, Pinky. My favorite flower. I have never grown them.

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  2. Barb June 3, 2015 at 11:35 AM

    Oh my goodness, I love peonies and yours are beautiful!

    Barb

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  3. Rosemary and ThymeJune 3, 2015 at 8:17 PM

    Congrats Pinky. How wonderful. They are spectacular. Aren't they the most gorgeous flowers???? It is so delicate and feminine. I just all all its delicate petals. So glad you got to pick a few to enjoy in your home. Beautiful photos.

    Thanks for visiting me. Have a lovely week.

    Janet

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  4. Pat@BPMJune 3, 2015 at 8:46 PM

    We had peonies at the farm and loved them. We never had any luck growing them at our old house. Maybe we can try them here.
    Yours are gorgeous!!!

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  5. Kristin AquariannJune 3, 2015 at 9:57 PM

    Pretty peonies! I'm stopping by from Thursday Favorite Things and hope you'll share your fabulous photos on my Flower Friday Hop.

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  6. Katherines CornerJune 3, 2015 at 10:18 PM

    beautiful my friend, I have pale pink ones too but they were damaged in the recent hail storm. I'm hoping there a re still a few blooms yet to come. Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop xo

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  7. Debra@CommonGroundJune 3, 2015 at 10:45 PM

    Just beautiful, interesting that they wouldn't grow in the shade. you have the perfect spot for a nice variety, now. love that sweet shade of pale pink!

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  8. chateau chicJune 4, 2015 at 8:25 AM

    Your peonies are gorgeous, Pinky! They look beautiful in the blue and white jars...love that combination!
    Mary Alice

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    1. Pinky at Designs by PinkyJune 5, 2015 at 10:15 AM

      Thanks, Mary Alice. Have a great weekend! Thanks for stopping by!

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  9. Shirley@Housepitality DesignsJune 4, 2015 at 7:37 PM

    Wow...they are gorgeous .... and look so fabulous in the blue and white vase!....I would be happy too!!!

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  10. Doreen@foxdenrdJune 4, 2015 at 11:37 PM

    Peonies are my favorite flower Pinky. I just wish they last longer. We had dinner at a friends last week and she had a single bloom in a vase that was bigger than a dinner plate! I'm not kidding. It looked like a crepe paper flower. Remember those?

    I accidentally threw away a peony bush this week.

    Don't ask. :/

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    1. Pinky at Designs by PinkyJune 5, 2015 at 10:13 AM

      OH NO!!! You threw one away??/ I would love to have seen that huge bloom!!!

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  11. Mademoiselle MermaidJune 5, 2015 at 10:39 AM

    They're stunning!! Love them in the vases you chose. It's a perfect snap shot of spring=)!!

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  12. Rattlebridge FarmJune 5, 2015 at 6:57 PM

    Swoon!

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  13. Woodside ParkJune 6, 2015 at 2:17 PM

    Welcome to the world of peonies, Pinky! I can't get enough of them. Yours look beautiful. I call the peony the queen of the garden. Only thing is wish the blooms last longer, right?

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  14. Yvonne @ StoneGableJune 6, 2015 at 2:30 PM

    Pinky, I know how much you wanted to have Peonies! They are gorgeous and look so pretty in your blue and white. Enjoy their gorgeous fragrance!!! xo

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  15. Mary BethJune 6, 2015 at 5:28 PM

    Oh my goodness, Pinky, your peonies are beautiful! I have some peony bushes and they are one of my favorite flowers and the scent is amazing. I'm so glad you're enjoying yours. Have a lovely weekend.

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  16. S H ElliottJune 6, 2015 at 7:25 PM

    Your peonies are beautiful. I love peonies! My mother in law had them all around her house. I tried to transplant them...but they did not make it. I need to purchase some and start over!
    Sheila

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  17. lorraines resources and rewardsJune 6, 2015 at 7:49 PM

    love the flowers they really make the table shine thanks for sharing on foodie friday have a great weekend

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Thanks you for leaving your lovely comments. xo, Pinky