Peony, Primevere

Primevere is one of my favorite garden perennials. They are always attended by ants which feed on the sappy nectar of the opening buds. This variety is especially robust in growth and blooms. Highly recommended!

Peonies are a garden favorite here, and Primevere is one of the best and loveliest depending on one's tastes. It is a robust grower with high bud count. The plant easily reaches 40 inches on strong stems. The colors open with pristine white outer petals; and the centers are a light canary yellow. Outer petals can sometimes show a faint blush of pastel pink depending on lighting.

Below are some photos illustrating its form and coloring. The first with the ant is the one I used for the banner. The second & third show buds opening & fully opened. The last were taken in early morning showing the entire plant. Lighting was inadequate for the last two; however they show plant size in relation to other garden plants.

The Banner Photo

Partially & Fully Opened Buds

Entire Plant

TBGN...As always Leon ....beautiful pic of peony and lovely color. Absolutely my fav.

I agree with Bumplbea! Just lovely Leon. The 🐜 is a great addition.

Thank you for sharing your beautiful pics! I just bought Primevere this fall and cannot wait to see it bloom. After seeing your pics I'm even more excited! By chance, do you know the name of the red iris in the last pic? So pretty.

Perfect banner Leon!

A very thorough presentation of your whimsical banner. The black ant almost seems posed/posted for the photo and is the eye catcher at first glance; but then the subtle beauty of the peony overshadows the little critter. Put it all together and a superb banner is composed.

Oh yes! Perfect little ant! Good job, Leon!

greenappleagnes said:Thank you for sharing your beautiful pics! I just bought Primevere this fall and cannot wait to see it bloom. After seeing your pics I'm even more excited! By chance, do you know the name of the red iris in the last pic? So pretty.

I'm glad you bought Primevere; you won't regret getting it. The red iris you asked about is Lenten Prayer. I don't have a mug shot handy; but here is a view showing it just left of Primevere and behind Yaquina Blue. It is a very robust iris. (Schreiner, R. 1998)

Gorgeous banner Leon. It perked up a dreary day

This is such a splendid banner!

TBGDN said:
I'm glad you bought Primevere; you won't regret getting it. The red iris you asked about is Lenten Prayer. I don't have a mug shot handy; but here is a view showing it just left of Primevere and behind Yaquina Blue. It is a very robust iris. (Schreiner, R. 1998)

Leon ~ What a beautiful shot!

Thank you Leon! That photo is just perfect. Your garden is truly a special place.

Now I have two more irises added to the wish list!

Casey summer is quite a ways away. However if I dig that iris bed in July I'll put your name on the list!

To the following please accept my thanks for your thumbs; bumplbea, dirtdorphins, EscondidoCal, evelyninthegarden, Fleur569, Frenchy21, GaNinFl, greenappleagnes, iciris, jmorth, Legalily, Lestv, Mutisia, plantmanager, slowcala, touchofsky, vic & wildflowers. And to the following for your gracious, heartwarming comments; bumplbea, Casey, Evelyn, Fleur, Ginny, Christine & Rj! Thank you!

And my sincere appreciation to these individuals for their generous gifts of acorns; Evelyninthegarden, Fleur569, greenappleagnes, slowcala & vic! And to everyone tomorrow is the last day of 2019. It doesn't seem possible that another year has passed! I know 2020 will bring challenges & opportunities. My wish for everyone here is good health, happiness, great gardening and peace! Above all have a very Happy, Blessed and Safe New Year!

Leon ~ Thank you! And a wonderful New Year for you as well!

Thank you Leon!

What a wonderful sentiment. Wishing you - and everyone - a Happy New Year too!