Julia Rose has recovered from a disastrous spring (2013) along with Cora Louise but had no buds this year. CL has several really nice ones. Hopefully JR will follow suit next year.
I am busily trying to figure out where I can plant another 22 peonies. I really don't want to jam them together. I want to plant other things that complement them like lilies, columbine, any other things I see here. Even poppies. Other wise I will have a wonderful show for about 5 weeks in spring then no flowers at all.